Coming Up: NYCB's Fall Fashion Gala 2026

A dancer's tulle skirt caught mid-turn in an archway, illustrative of a gala performance

Illustrative image — not a photograph of an actual NYCB performance

Coming Up: NYCB's Fall Fashion Gala 2026

Three world premieres set for October 1, each paired with a fashion house

Company New York City Ballet
Date October 1, 2026
Choreographers Jennifer Archibald, Alysa Pires, Justin Peck

New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala, which pairs new choreography with runway-adjacent costume design, returns October 1, 2026, with world premieres from Jennifer Archibald, making her NYCB debut with costumes by London-based designer Robert Wun, and Alysa Pires, creating her second commission for the company with costumes by Amsterdam fashion house Viktor&Rolf. NYCB resident choreographer Justin Peck has since been added to the same evening with a third premiere, costumed by Irish designer Simone Rocha — giving the gala's fashion-forward format a rare pairing of a resident choreographer alongside two guest artists in a single program.

Why It's Worth Watching

As with any season announcement, casting and program details can still shift before opening night — check New York City Ballet's official site closer to October for the confirmed program.