Media Release
MAD HOT BALLET 2026: An Evening of Reverie
The National Ballet of Canada’s Annual
Fundraising Gala Returns Tuesday, June 2
Tickets Now on Sale
March 31, 2026… Glide above the clouds at The National Ballet of Canada’s annual fundraising gala, MAD HOT BALLET. Join the company for an evening celebrating the magic of dance while raising more than $1 million for essential Community Engagement programmes. Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director and Charlotte Geeves, Executive Director, are delighted to unveil this year’s theme, Reverie, inviting guests to a living daydream, a voyage suspended between reality and imagination. MAD HOT BALLET takes place on Tuesday, June 2 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are now on sale.
A highlight of Toronto’s social calendar, MAD HOT BALLET draws together dance lovers, trendsetters and culture connoisseurs for a one-night-only celebration of fashion and philanthropy. Since its inception in 2007, the gala has raised over $17 million.
Guests will be treated to an evening of whimsical adventure starting with an exclusive one-hour performance of curated works by The National Ballet of Canada. Following the performance, guests will enjoy a reception in the lobby with delectable nibbles, signature cocktails and some surprises, all taking place in the stunning Four Seasons Centre. Guests who choose to host a table or participate in the VIP Experience will be welcomed onto the main stage for a private dinner.
Through MAD HOT BALLET, guests help ignite the imagination and dreams of children throughout the community. The proceeds of the evening will support the National Ballet's accessible engagement activities and initiatives designed to promote movement, creative expression and collaboration.
“We're excited to be co-chairing this year’s MAD HOT BALLET Gala and look forward to welcoming everyone to Reverie on June 2. We both have a deep passion for the arts and understand the need to champion culture, creativity and ingenuity in the city. As we lead this year's amazing gala committee, we're so proud to bring people together to support The National Ballet of Canada's mission. We look forward to a sensational evening of dance that celebrates a magical spirit of imagination, inspiration and expansiveness,” said Trish Del Sorbo and Amanda Riva, Co-Chairs of MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie.
Repertoire and casting to be announced at a later date.
Single tickets starting at $125 can be purchased online at madhotballet.ca or by calling 416 (1 866) 345 9595.
Date and Venue:
June 2, 2026, 6:30 pm
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, Toronto
Tickets:
MAD HOT BALLET Party Experience
Single Ticket: $125 – $200
MAD HOT BALLET VIP Experience
Single Ticket: $1,750
Tables of 10: $25,000 and $15,000
MAD HOT BALLET Gala Committee
Gala Co-Chairs
Trish Del Sorbo
Amanda Riva
Honourary Chairs
Suzanne Cohon
Nicholas Mellamphy
Gala Committee
Amanda Alvaro
Nichole Anderson
Emily Burnett
Amy Burstyn-Fritz
Melissa Campisi
Dimitri Chris
Rochelle de Goias-Jackman
Rana Florida
Tatjana Freger
Charlotte Geeves
Rex Harrington
Christina Hatziioannou
Cynthia Hawtin
Kristy Luciani
Adrian Mainella
Hope Muir
Heather Ogden
Linda O'Leary
Natasha Penzo
Candice Sinclair
Alexa Tepperman
Melissa Tilley
Jennifer Watson
Cheryl Woodin
Mary-Kathleen Young
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MAD HOT BALLET
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Lead Sponsor: CIBC
The National Ballet of Canada gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Canada Council for the Arts; the Ontario Arts Council; the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council; the Government of Canada – Department of Canadian Heritage with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages; and the Government of Ontario with the Honourable Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Minister of Sport.
Agnes Su. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
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The National Ballet of Canada
Catherine Chang, Associate Director of Communications & Content Strategy
Sarah Johnsen, Interim Communications Manager
Media@national.ballet.ca