THE JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PRESENTS
THE GALA 2026
THE JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PRESENTS
THE GALA 2026
AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING:
THE GALA 2026 - FROM CHICAGO, WITH LOVE
Join us for a lively night of celebration and world-class music as the Jazz Institute of Chicago celebrates 57 years of promoting and nurturing jazz in our city.
Wednesday, May 27
6 pm - 9 pm
6 pm Cocktail & Culinary Reception
(Please note: Food service concludes at 7:30 PM. We invite you to enjoy our curated food stations and passed lite bites during this time, as there is no sit-down dinner.)
7:30 pm Gala Program and Chicago Jazz All-Star Concert
Morgan MFG
401 N. Morgan St. | Chicago, IL
General Admission Tickets Include:
Entry to the full Gala celebration
Three drink tickets valid for the evening
Access to our cocktail and culinary reception, featuring a variety of curated food stations
All-star jazz concert, featuring an elite line-up of Chicago's finest musicians (line-up TBA)
VIP Tickets Include:
Exclusive VIP Reception Area: Enjoy a private bar and dedicated food station in a space reserved only for VIP guests
Early & Exclusive Access to the Performance and Program area
Premium Front Row theater-style seating
VIP Champagne Toast to celebrate the evening's performance.
Support the Music
Your ticket purchase fuels the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s mission to provide accessible world-class public jazz programming and essential education to our city's next generation of artists.
