Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
The Beaux Arts Ball, presented by DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia, returns October 24, 2026, at Girard College. This year's theme, Be Revolutionary: America Turns 250, invites us to connect across the past, present, and future of the thinkers, creators, and movements that shaped who we are today.
After an unforgettable evening at Lynnewood Hall in 2024, we heard one thing from our community...bring it back. So, for America's 250th birthday, we're doing just that. Celebrating 250 years of the United States of America is an opportunity to reflect on our past and look forward to our future, while intentionally focusing on our superpower – being indivisible. America's strength resides in our diversity and our unity.
Expect an immersive black-tie experience unlike any other, featuring large-scale art installations, live performances, extraordinary costumes, and a gathering of Philadelphia's most visionary individuals.
And the best part? Early bird tickets are on sale through the end of July (or while supplies last).
250 tickets at $250.
Girard College
2101 S College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ticketing
Due to the nature of the demand of the event, only 150 tickets will be sold at emerging professional pricing and 250 tickets at early bird pricing.
Emerging Professionals: 35 and under. Will need ID to verify purchase.
