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462 Results in category Philanthropy
Charity Galas & Philanthropy Events Calendar
The charity galas guide on LuxuryLifestyle.com gathers the most sought-after dates on the international calendar. Inside you will find black-tie charity galas, benefit auctions, fundraising dinners, charity balls and donor receptions, each chosen for quality, atmosphere and access. These occasions take place in grand ballrooms, museums, private estates and historic landmarks, and every listing explains what to expect, from the program and dress code to hospitality and ticket tiers. Whether you are mapping out a full season of travel or hoping to find something memorable this month, the category is built for donors, foundation leaders and guests who want an evening to make a difference. Each entry links straight to the organizer, so you can confirm details and reserve your place directly.
Securing the best experience usually comes down to timing. Tables and sponsorships usually sell before individual tickets, so contact the host organization early and confirm what your gift supports. Beyond tickets, think about where to stay, how to get there and whether a private guide, driver or concierge would make the day smoother. Our listings flag useful details where organizers provide them, and the broader events section of LuxuryLifestyle.com can help you fill the rest of your trip. Running an event of your own? Submit it for inclusion and reach guests who seek out the finest occasions.
12/01/2026
UNICEF USA's annual New York gala, hosted by Sofia Carson; cocktails 6 PM, dinner 7 PM.
25 Broadway New York, New York - NY
United States
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opens its 2026-27 New York City Center season with its black-tie Opening Night Gala performance, followed by dinner and dancing at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Proceeds support the nonprofit AILEY.
131 West 55th Street New York, New York - NY 10019
United States
212-405-9029
The Fondation Yves Cotrel of the Institut de France hosts a friendraising gala evening at the Musee Jacquemart-Andre to present the scientific advances it funds in scoliosis research and to welcome new supporters to its circle.
158 Boulevard Haussmann Paris, Ile-de-France 75008
France
12/01/2026 - 12/02/2026
The Spanish Association Against Cancer's second charity gala at The Palace Hotel Madrid: welcome cocktail, charity dinner, show and benefit auction supporting small-cell lung cancer research.
Madrid, Madrid
Spain
I Virtuosi del Teatro alla Scala perform a benefit concert at Milan's legendary opera house for VIDAS and its Casa Sollievo Bimbi children's hospice. The program features Haydn's Toy Symphony, Boccherini and Mozart's Musical Joke.
Milan, Lombardy
Italy
12/02/2026
Black-tie LACC Foundation Gala at the Beverly Wilshire, with red carpet, gourmet dinner, live entertainment and auction; Bill Maher receives the Rodney Respect Award.
9500 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, California (CA) 90212
United States
1-323-953-4011
send email12/02/2026
Make-A-Wish Malaysia's WishBall returns to The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, a charity ball where corporate tables and guests help grant life-changing wishes that support the treatment journeys of children with critical illnesses.
Malaysia
12/02/2026
Your VIP Pass hosts a rooftop holiday gala above Radio City Music Hall with fine dining, open bar, dance performances, live band and DJ, and a private view of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting, benefiting Make-A-Wish.
New York, New York - NY
United States
+1 646-866-7272
send email12/03/2026
Cosmetic Executive Women France's annual Dîner de Gala gathers more than 350 beauty-industry professionals at the Pavillon d'Armenonville for a cocktail and dinner benefiting CEW's free socio-aesthetic care programme for hospital patients across…
Paris, Paris
France
12/03/2026
The Kids' Cancer Project's Christmas for a Cure fills the Fullerton Hotel Sydney's Grand Ballroom with a premium three-course festive lunch, Veuve Clicquot tables, live and silent auctions and an afterparty funding childhood cancer research.
1 Martin Place Sydney, New South Wales 2000
Australia
