General Admission - $200 (Dinner Not Included) (9:00pm-12am)
Early Bird VIP - $500
Table - $5,000 (Includes 10 tickets)
VIP Elite Corporate Table - $10,000 (Includes 10 tickets)
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Chicago Culture Ball
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: (VIP) 7:30 PM - 12 AM, (GA) 9 PM - 12 AM
Location: Obama Presidential Center
For five years, the Chicago Culture Ball has been the city's defining celebration of the people, creativity, and community that shape our culture. This year, we mark the milestone in a setting that matches the moment: the Obama Presidential Center.
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the visionaries, builders, and cultural icons moving Chicago forward. Expect an elevated experience from start to finish, with a curated awards ceremony recognizing this year's honorees, live performances, exceptional food and cocktails, and a room full of the tastemakers, creatives, and leaders who make this city unlike any other.
This is more than a gala. It's a homecoming for Chicago culture, a night to celebrate where we've been and where we're going, set against one of the most meaningful backdrops in the country.
Dress to impress. Come ready to celebrate. Be part of the fifth chapter.