Gala de L'Alliance New York 2026
The Gala de L’Alliance New York will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel, celebrating the enduring ties between the French speaking world and American culture. The evening begins with an elegant cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner and live auction in the Grand Ballroom, featuring exquisite cuisine and the presentation of the Trophée de L’Alliance and Trophée des Arts awards.
The celebration continues with a glamorous after-party in The Plaza’s Palm Court, where guests can enjoy dancing and late-night refreshments to close out a truly unforgettable evening.
Proceeds from the evening support L’Alliance’s mission to promote French language and francophone culture through innovative educational and artistic programming.
Tables and tickets
Champion Table
$100,000
- Exceptional seating for 12 guests
- Invitation for four to an exclusive dinner the evening before the Gala (10/28)
- Recognized as an event Co-Chair on the Digital Gala Invitation and Dinner Journal
- Private table with bottle service for all guests at the After Party
- Acknowledged for your support from the podium
- Brand logo or name on screen during the dinner
- Underwrite 10 rising artists and educators’ seats at Gala dinner
Benefactor Table
$75,000
- Premium seating for 12 guests
- Invitation for four to an exclusive dinner the evening before the Gala (10/28)
- Recognized as an event Co-Chair on the Digital Gala Invitation and Dinner Journal
- Private table with bottle service for all guests at the After Party
- Acknowledged for your support from the podium
- Brand logo or name on screen during the dinner
Ambassador Table
$50,000
- Premium seating for 10 guests
- Invitation for two to an exclusive dinner the evening before the Gala (10/28)
- Recognized in the Benefit Committee on the Digital Gala Invitation and Dinner Journal
- Access for all guests to the After Party
- Acknowledged for your support from the podium
- Brand logo or name on screen during the dinner
Leadership Table
$30,000
- Preferred seating for 10 guests
- Recognized in the Benefit Committee on the Digital Gala Invitation and printed Dinner Journal
- Access for all guests to the After Party
- Brand logo or name on screen during the dinner
Sponsor Patron Ticket
$5,000
- Cocktails and Dinner at The Plaza with Premium seating
- Access to the After Party
Prime Patron Ticket
$2,500
- Cocktails and Dinner at The Plaza with Standard seating
- Access to the After Party
About the Gala de L'Alliance New York
The annual Gala de L’Alliance New York is our largest fundraising event, gathering more than 500 international guests to celebrate the honorees of the Trophée des Arts and Trophée de L’Alliance awards. Funds raised during the evening support L’Alliance New York’s innovative educational and artistic programming, that inspire and engage a wide range of audiences. The event, which is held under the patronage of the French Ambassador to the US and the French Consul General in New York City, kicks off with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner, live auction, and an afterparty.
Created in 1992, the Trophée des Arts award recognizes a distinguished artist or cultural icon who exemplifies L’Alliance New York’s goal of cross-cultural exchange. The Trophée de L’Alliance (formerly Pilier d’Or) award, established in 2006, recognizes a leading business figure, diplomat, or philanthropist for outstanding contributions to the Francophone-American community. In 2022, a Featured Artist spotlight was added to the Gala; their artwork is displayed at and interwoven into the event. The art of gastronomy is also at the heart of the evening, thanks to the participation of acclaimed chefs each year such as Georges Blanc, Yannick Alléno or Dominique Crenn.
Key past Trophée des Arts recipients include actress Sofia Boutella, chef Alain Ducasse, actress Jane Fonda, painter and writer Françoise Gilot, actress Catherine Deneuve, and music producer Quincy Jones. Recent Trophée de L’Alliance awards were given to Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and former CEO of L’Oréal; Bruno Pavlovsky, President of CHANEL Fashion; Dominique Senequier, Founder & President of Ardian; and, in November 2025, hotelier and art collector Paddy McKillen.