WELCOME TO
THE SWISS GALA
About the Swiss Gala
The Swiss Gala 2026 will be hosted on Saturday, March 14, 2026 and we have again secured the wonderful event location at 583 Park Avenue.
We are honored to welcome Kathryn Bradney, Swiss-American Artistic & Executive Director of the Prix de Lausanne, as our Guest of Honor for the Swiss Gala 2026.
A former Principal Dancer with Maurice Béjart’s Ballet Lausanne, Kathryn has built an exceptional international career as a performer, teacher, and choreographer. Since 2018, she has led the Prix de Lausanne—the world’s premier ballet competition—continuing its mission to discover and nurture young talent across the globe.
Born in the United States and now also a Swiss citizen based in Lausanne, Kathryn embodies the cultural bridge between both nations and the spirit of artistic excellence that the Swiss Gala celebrates.
This year’s Gala will feature a delicious three-course dinner, including a vegan option, along with an open bar, and a scrumptious candy corner. Guests can capture memories at our photo wall and photo booth, enjoy an engaging fireside chat with our Guest of Honor, have the ability to win exclusive prizes in our exciting silent auction, and dance along the live band entertainment into the night. The evening promises plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.
Make sure to take a peek at the pictures of our 2025 edition of the Swiss Gala here for a taste of what is ahead on March 14, 2026!
Event Details
Date / Time
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 6:30pm – 11:30 pm
Location & Directions
583 Park Ave, 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Admission
Individual tickets
For more details, please see the ticket section on the right side.
Sponsoring Tickets
As a valued sponsor, your company will enjoy exclusive benefits, including prominent logo placement and visibility of your brand across all our communications. In addition, you will receive perks such as a dedicated VIP table at the prime location of the venue and exceptional networking opportunities.
Depending on your needs and wishes, we offer the different bundles as sponsoring opportunities:
Bronze - $3,000. This includes 2 tickets to our Swiss Gala
Silver - $7,000. This includes 5 tickets to our Swiss Gala
Gold - $13,500. This includes 10 tickets to our Swiss Gala
If you are interested in supporting the Swiss Gala as a sponsor, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions via Email to our Sponsoring Team or get in touch with us through this form.
Dress Code
Black-tie optional. For some ideas and references about our dress code, please find more information here.
Fellowship Prize
Each year, the Swiss Society awards a fellowship prize to an organization, that does good for the community. Join our Gala and help us support those communities!
Last year, the Fellowship Prize has been awarded to the New York City Women’s Soccer. In 2023, it has been awarded to Youth for Understanding.
The impact such a Fellowship Prize can have can be read in this letter and endorsement by the 2023’s recipient Everett Albritton.
Program
06:30 pm | Welcome & Cocktail Reception in Arcade Room (lower level)
07:30 pm | Guests invited to Ball Room for Dinner (Appetizer served)
07:55 pm | Speeches Silvan Lehner (President Swiss Society of New York) & Ambassador Niculin Jäger (Consul General of Switzerland)
08:00 pm | Entree
08:30 pm | Fireside chat with Kathryn Bradney (Guest of Honor)
08:50 pm | Handover Fellowship Prize
09:00 pm | Dessert
09:30 pm | Start Live Music & Dancing
10:30 pm | End of Silent Auction Bids
11:30 pm | End of Event
This program is still subject to change. A final version will be sent to all attendees before the event.
Tickets
For our Swiss Gala in 2026 there are two ticket options available for purchase.
General Admission
This ticket allows access to the full evening of the event with all perks, such as the three course dinner, open bar, a chance to bid at the silent auction, networking, and dancing to live music.
Purchase your Swiss Gala ticket now to secure yourself this remarkable night to create unforgettable memories with us!
Dancing ticket
With this ticket, you will be granted entry to our gala starting at 9:30 pm and be able to join us for the active part of the evening - the dancing and networking! Use this opportunity to network in a joyful atmosphere, grab yourself a treat at the candy corner, or enjoy the open bar with live entertainment!
Ticket sales
The ticket sales this year are managed through an external website. Please follow the link below to be guided to the givergy website, where all the information is available as well.
The ticket sale start will be announced soon.
Note: Refunds are up to the sole discretion of the Swiss Society - under normal circumstances refunds for tickets are provided until February 14, 2026 for a $50 service fee per ticket. After February 14, no further refunds will be granted.
