For 25 years we have been able to inspire and entertain the Cologne audience with the greatest authors, the most sensational stage artists, the most enchanting actors and the most moving musicians. An audience that is unique in the world - that much is certain! That is why tonight, on the 25th anniversary of lit.COLOGNE, we are celebrating everything that was, everything that is and everything that is to come. And we want to say thank you. Thank you for listening and reading, for laughing and clapping, for trusting and encouraging us. Olli Dittrich, Sibel Kekilli and Hans Sigl read the most beautiful letters of thanks and other texts that name what makes us grateful, inspires us and makes us feel blessed. Tilda Swinton bows to David Bowie and Virgina Woolf thanks her husband. Oliver Sacks says thank you for the whole rich life and Thomas Mann joins in.

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The grand gala of lit.COLOGNE 2025

Museum Ludwig

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days.

Radio Ga-Ga

Malvern Theatres

JAMES BOND GALLA is a terrific concert led by Scandinavia's greatest jazz singer, Sinne Eeg. The Danish diva presents a pearl string of the well-known theme songs from the Agent 007 films, accompanied by star singer Patrick Dorgan. The music is performed by a well-dressed orchestra, including with the participation of the American pianist Josh Nelson, who has worked with world stars such as Natalie Cole, Ivan Lins and Kurt Elling. 

Look forward to hearing iconic classics such as "From Russia With Love", "You Only Live Twice", "No Time To Die", "License To Kill", "Nobody Does It Better", "Goldfinger" and "Live And Let Die”. Find your sharpest agent clothes and travel along on the evening's exotic mission, enveloped in sound, elegance and beautiful music.

James Bond Gala

The Royal Danish Theatre

Celebration of the American Diva is a rare, one-night-only opportunity for Omaha audiences to hear world-renowned, GRAMMY® Award-winning soprano Christine Goerke in an intimate recital format. Hailed as a “beacon of brilliance” (New York Magazine) and “true heir to the daunting dramatic soprano repertory” (New York Times), Goerke’s program features triumphant arias, modern art song, and more, all curated to showcase one of the most powerful operatic voices of a generation and celebrate the dynamic legacy of the great American soprano.

Opera Omaha 2025 Gala

Steelhouse Omaha

OperaFest 2025, a gala fundraiser, complete with a gourmet dinner, fine wines, a no-host bar, upscale silent and live auction items, and the grandest opportunity to listen to, meet, and visit with the cast and director of the Rimrock Opera Foundation/NOVA production of the opera, Hansel & Gretel. An amazing time for opera and theater lovers alike.

OperaFest

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts

An extraordinary evening in the spirit of charity with top-class artists on stage and illustrious names in the audience: for the 15th time, Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the German AIDS Foundation invite you to the gala at Düsseldorf Opera House. International opera stars and award-winning singers from the Deutsche Oper am Rhein ensemble will perform at the gala together with the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra. All artists waive their fees so that the net proceeds can go to aid projects of the German AIDS Foundation in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia and for affected children and young people in Ukraine and southern Africa. By purchasing your ticket and making a donation, you are actively supporting this important aid for people with HIV/AIDS.

AIDS-Gala

German Oper am Rhein

HaZamir Gala Concert

Carnegie Hall

Join us on March 25, 2025 for The March of the Mammoth: An Anniversary Gala for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company! This will be a party of mammoth proportions!

March of the Mammoth Gala 2025

Woolly Mammoth Theatre

Join Virginia Opera for our 50th Anniversary Gala, an extraordinary celebration. Your evening will begin with cocktails in the historic Rotunda, followed by an elegant, seated dinner that includes wine and live opera performances.

Virginia Opera's 50th Anniversary Gala

Hilton The Main

The Jefferson Hotel

Golden Gala

The Pico Union Project

More than just a fundraiser, Harmony is a celebration of the power that music has to bring people together, build community, celebrate diversity, and advocate for change. Together, we will enjoy a three-course dinner, open bar, and performances from the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, Youth Pride Chorus, and our friends from Broadway! With live and silent auctions, this will be the event of the season.

Harmony: Annual Gala Fundraiser

The Edison Ballroom

Step into a world of enchantment and celebration at this year’s gala, Happily Ever After. Inspired by the timeless allure of fairy tales, this magical evening unfolds amidst breathtaking architecture, where elegance and whimsy meet, and the beauty of the Denver skyline shines through the building’s magnificent windows.

Theatre of Dreams Gala 2025: Happily Ever After

Denver Art Museum

With works spanning centuries from Palestrina to Copland, this special event will feature the accomplished brass players of the GGFSO in a breathtaking night of brass fanfare. You are sure to recognize well-known pieces such as the Fanfare for the Common Man, and just as likely to leave with new favorites. Join us for a truly sparkling night of music!

Brass Brillance | A Celebration of Brass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Infinite Possibilities: Blooming Beyond 50 Years

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

2025 Gala

Princeton University

Join Signature on Monday, April 14 at 8PM for a star-studded evening with live performances and video tributes to celebrate Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Mandy Patinkin, the recipient of the 2025 Stephen Sondheim Award!

2025 Sondheim Award Gala

Signature Theatre

The 2025 Bravo! VSO Gala is set to take place at the McAllen Convention Center on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Bravo! VSO Gala is our annual fundraiser with an evening full of music and elegance in support of our education and performance programs. The event has dinner, drinks, music, a charity silent auction, and entertainment.

Bravo! VSO Gala

McAllen Convention Center

Enjoy an intimate three course dinner with drinks and a jazz performance at The Establishment on Broad Street for a unique jazz dining experience. Artist to be announced soon.

Charleston Jazz Festival | Dinner + A Show at The Establishment

The Establishment

The 2024/25 Season marks the 50th Anniversary of the Ryan Opera Center, Lyric's world-renowned artist-development program. Commemorating the occasion are two Golden Celebrations: the Golden Gala in February and Rising Stars in Concert in April. 50th Anniversary sponsors receive benefits for both events.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center 50th Anniversary Golden Celebrations

The Casino Club

Civic Opera House

We hope you join us at Gala 2025 as we gather together as a Merit community, experience amazing student performances, and honor our special guest, Emanuel Ax, for his contributions to the arts.

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Kölner Philharmonie

Radio Ga-Ga

Malvern Theatres

James Bond Gala

Det Kongelige Teater

Opera Omaha 2025 Gala

Opera Omaha

OperaFest

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts

AIDS-Gala

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

HaZamir Gala Concert

Carnegie Hall

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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Virginia Opera's 50th Ann...

Virginia Opera

Golden Gala

Angeles Chorale

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New York City Gay Men's Chorus

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Central City Opera

Brass Brillance | A Celeb...

Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra

Infinite Possibilities: B...

Chicago Opera Theater

2025 Gala

American Repertory Ballet

2025 Sondheim Award Gala

Signature Theatre

Bravo! VSO Gala

Valley Symphony Orchestra

Charleston Jazz Festival ...

Charleston Jazz

The Patrick G. and Shirle...

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Gala 2025

Merit School of Music