BlackStar’s premiere fundraising event, supporting a suite of year-round cultural programming for and by Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists.
The Luminary Gala is an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, dancing, and the presentation of the Luminary Awards. Proceeds from the event support BlackStar’s suite of year-round cultural programming that provides Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists with the resources, support, and shine they need to thrive.
The 2025 Luminary Gala will be a semi-formal event that honors some of the brightest stars in the fields of art, film, and cultural production. Last year’s awardees were New Negress Film Society, Tourmaline, Annemarie Jacir and Louis Massiah. This year’s awardees will be announced soon.
The gala will feature a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and after party.
When
November 21, 2025
6 PM – 10:30 PM
Where
The Switch House
1325 Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Tickets
We’ve partnered with this year’s venue, The Switch House, to open up their beautiful on-site hotel for the evening of the Luminary Gala.
Click here to book your discounted room today.
Check-in begins on November 20 and check out is November 22.
