The 66th edition of the Museum Ball
Auction
The Museum Ball auction is officially open!
It offers you an opportunity to support the MMFA and land some incredible prizes at the same time. Highly sought-after experiences await you!
The Museum Ball is sold out!
We warmly thank you for your generous support.
If you would like to join the waiting list for individual tickets, please contact us at: baldumusee@mbamtl.org.
Join us on November 7 for the 66th edition of the Museum Ball, a must-attend highlight of Quebec's philanthropic calendar, presented to you by IG Private Wealth Management.
The 2026 edition of the Ball will be co-chaired by Rana Ghorayeb, Executive Vice-President and Head of Real Estate at La Caisse, Yves Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal, and Annamaria Testani, Head of Strategy, Advisor and Client Experience at IG Private Wealth Management.
All profits from this major event will go towards funding the MMFA's main priorities.
Theme
The theme of the 2026 Museum Ball is meant as an ode to the power of human connection, the sense of belonging, unity and love. The slogan “Returning to Love” reminds us of the strength of the ties that bind us together. We owe this slogan to our friends at MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels), whom we thank for partnering with us to present this 66th edition of the Ball.
The evening will be an opportunity to reflect on art in all its glory, but also on the power of art. This much-anticipated event will also pay tribute to the superb work of renowned Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota.
Installation view of Chiharu Shiota’s Uncertain Journey (2016/2019, metal frame, red wool, variable dimensions), in the exhibition Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, 2019. Photo Sunhi Mang. Photo courtesy Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
Guest chef
Youssef Jbari, Executive Chef at Vancouver's Lobby Lounge & RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC, is guest chef of the 66th Ball and is set to craft a special gastronomic menu for the event. Formerly the Executive Chef at Nobu Marrakech, Youssef is known for his mastery of Japanese cuisine. He believes in respecting tradition while embracing innovation, viewing food as a cultural bridge and a means of connection.
For me, food has always been a language — a way of connecting, communicating and creating a shared experience without words. For the Museum Ball, I wanted to explore the idea of ‘Returning to Love’ through the lens of Canada in winter, bringing together the beauty of seasonal ingredients, the artistry of Japanese cuisine and the spirit of Nikkei cooking. Each dish is an expression of connection — to place, to culture, to nature and, ultimately, to one another.
Guest scenographic artist
Canadian artist Karilee Fuglem is this year’s guest scenographic artist and will be in charge of designing and decorating one of the galleries. Fuglem is known for her works that create a collaboration between ambient light and movement. Her materials are sometimes barely visible or made to reflect light onto a surface, such that the reflection itself is the art.
Photo Frédéric Faddoul
Photo Sébastien Roy
Photo Matt Smilenot
The Museum’s After-Ball
Starting at 9 p.m., this celebration invites you to groove into the wee hours in our transformed galleries by enjoying as many bites and beverages as you want while DJs spin vibrant beats that keep the crowd dancing.
Precious Allies for a Memorable Evening
Every edition of the Museum Ball is the result of the union of art, philanthropy, and the dedication of partners who share our conviction that art has the power to unite, inspire, and transform.
Presenting Sponsor of the Museum Ball
Official After-Ball Partner
Hall of Honour Sponsor
Festivity Partners
Photobooth Partner
Official Wine Partner
Beauty Partner
Gifts sponsored by
Ackownledgments
Chiharu Shiota
JOY Wellness Club
Camellia Sinensis
Chef Youssef Jbari, Lobby Lounge & RawBar, Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver
Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver
Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth
RE Le Traiteur
SAQ
Forand Événements
EQ3
Avera AV
ABP
Caserne
Metro
Also thank you to Anaïs Maison Florale, Atelier Le Traon, Aube Expérience, Bernie Beigne, Florence Boulianne, Broken Nails, Canada Sauce, Catastrophe, Célébrations, Cochons tout ronds, Comète, Concordia Business Services, Dr. MaD, edible arrangements, Fred Faddoul, Gabriel Fournier, Fréchette, Vins d’exception, Jimmy Hamelin, HIDI, Hôtel Warwick Le Crystal - Montréal, Hydro-Québec, Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec, Alexis Johnston-Benamou, LeBooth Activation Inc., Charlotte Lefebvre, Lester’s, LG Chabot, Les Marchands, Master Shucker le maître Écailler, Henry Mizrahi, Orbita Futura, Oxide Design, Peinture Denalt, Peter’s Heaters, Phénix Acroarts, Poterie Mylo, Pro Séri, Québec Photobooth, Myriam Reid, Dylan Ross-Aubré, Sizons, Matt Smilenot, Les Sœurs en vrac, Staff Personnel, Studio C, Studio Sveja, Tenue de Soirée et Valet Prestige.
Thank you to the management of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for its support, as well as to all of the Museum's employees who collaborate in the realization of this important fundraising event.
Installation view of Chiharu Shiota’s Uncertain Journey (2016/2019, metal frame, red wool, variable dimensions), in the exhibition Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, 2019. Photo Sunhi Mang. Photo courtesy Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
