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Join Collaboraction in our most electrifying night of the year, celebrating radical joy, immersive performances, and community-powered change.
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In celebration of our 30th Year, Collaboraction is pleased to announce our 2026 theme, "Purple Reign".
Purple is Collaboraction's signature color; the place where red and blue meet.
It is a statement that this room holds no factions, only one shared purpose. Where purple reigns, every guest — donor, artist, neighbor, ally — sits as royalty. It’s the color of a community that stands as one.
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Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, a gourmet three-course dinner, inspiring live performances, a dynamic auction, and dancing alongside Chicago's artists, business leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers. Together, we'll celebrate the impact of Collaboraction while raising critical funds in support of our mission.
Every ticket purchased helps sustain Collaboraction's three pillars of impact:
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Mainstage – Award-winning theatre that sparks empathy and dialogue to advance social change.
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Youth Development – The Light and The Luminaries, our paid civic activation and workforce development programs that prepare the next generation of artists and leaders.
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Community – The House of Belonging, where all generations of artists and neighbors gather to build a more vibrant Chicago.
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Come dressed to reign and invest in a future where every voice belongs.
Attire is cocktail formal and in keeping with the theme, we request guests wear something PURPLE.
GALA
Saturday, October 3, 2026
6PM
TICKET DETAILS
Early-Bird Pricing Extended thru September 8!
As September 1 approaches, we’ve decided to extend our early-bird table and ticket pricing for one more week!
SAVE $500 PER TABLE
All tables are nearly accounted for, please submit your table commitment by September 8th to lock in early-bird pricing and save $500 per table.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
$225
TABLES FOR 10
$2,250
Beginning September 9:
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
$275
TABLES FOR 10
$2,750
Claim your crown early and join us for Purple Reign!
UTOPIAN BALL HIGHLIGHTS
CO-CHAIRS
Amy Carr & Brook Jay
'26 ARTIST AWARD
NK Gutiérrez
'26 OURHAUS AWARD
Paul Angell Foundation
EVENING SCHEDULE
6PM
Cocktails and Passed Hors d'oeuvres
7PM
Three-Course Dinner & Program with live band, The Waves
& thrilling Live Auction by RaisingPaddles.com
9PM
Dancing with Chicago's own DJ Patricia CVIII
LOCATION INFO
VENUE WEST
221 N. PAULINA ST.
CHICAGO, IL
TRANSIT
TBA
PARKING
TBA

