The 2026 Joe's Pub Annual Gala
The Joe's Pub Gala is destined to be a fabulous evening of standout performances from 2026 Vanguard Honoree Justin Vivian Bond and band, Kate Douglas, Daniel Emond, Lisa Stephen Friday, Bianca Leigh, Taylor Mac, Pooja Reddy, Gregory Richardson, and Garnet Williams.
The evening will consist of a cocktail reception in The Library restaurant at The Public, and a seated dinner in Joe's Pub with performances throughout. Seating at the dinner and performance will be determined based on giving level. For questions or to make a reservation, contact events@publictheater.org or purchase tables and tickets directly below.
Proceeds from this event support Joe’s Pub and The Public Theater's year-round programming and activities, including career development programs like the Joe’s Pub Working Group and the New York Voices artist commissioning initiative.
Kate Douglas
Daniel Emond
Lisa Stephen Friday
Bianca Leigh
Taylor Mac
Pooja Reddy
Gregory Richardson
Garnet Williams
ALCOHOL SPONSOR
CO-CHAIRS:
Brown Bartholomew & James Garnett
Millicent & David Fortunoff
CELEBRATING 2025-26 Vanguard Artist Justin Vivian Bond
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Limited Availability
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**We cannot guarantee more than two tickets sat together in Joe’s Pub. Table purchases are the only way to guarantee 4 seats
together. Seating is based on ticket-level purchased.
Please note that donor-advised funds (DAF) cannot be used as payment — either partially or wholly — for any Gala tickets, tables, or auction items that confer goods and/or benefits with substantial value. However, you may still support our event through a DAF by making a fully deductible contribution. Donations and purchase of tickets are final and non-refundable.
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A gift of any amount will further the mission of The Public and support artists at all stages of their career.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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*Purchases at the $350 ticket level and above made before Monday, February 23 may be acknowledged digitally.
