Attend the Gala

The Walnut Street Theatre Annual Gala returns on May 13, 2026 to the Ballroom at the Ben!

Join us to celebrate arts education accessibility and the legacy and future of America's Oldest Theatre.  Help us to raise $300,000 to support the Walnut Street Theatre's award-winning education programs. Your participation will enrich the lives of over 100,000 students annually throughout our community, and maintain the world-class production values of all our performances.

As America's Oldest Theatre, our walls have echoed with generations of artists and audiences. Their stories of joy and struggle, progress and possibility, all mirroring the American experience itself. This year's theme "Voices and Stories" honors this extraordinary legacy while celebrating the power of theatre to amplify voices and connect communities across time. 

We will also proudly honor our 2026 Edwin Forrest Award recipients, Frank and Marianna Mirabello.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please reach out to the Development Office at 215-574-3580.

Donate Now

Help our cause by contributing to our fundraising efforts.

No act of generosity is too small to make a difference.

Hosted By

Walnut Street Theatre Corp
Click the logo above or visit walnutstreettheatre.org/gala to purchase tickets. Questions? Please reach out to the Development Office at

Ballroom at the Ben

834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA