An evening in support of the art of Canada
#moonlightgala2026
Map
Itinerary
6:30 pm
Guest Welcome
Cocktail & Dinner Reception | Tent & Grand Hall
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres & Food Stations
Bars Including Specialty Cocktails & Mocktails
DJ Barbi | Tent
Photo Booths | Tom Thomson Shack Path & Grand Hall
Live Auction Artwork by Ben Reeves On View | Main Stage, Grand Hall
Gallery Viewing, Founders’ Lounge & Gallery Shop Open
7:20 pm
ENTERTAINMENT
7:30 pm
REMARKS
Elvira Caria, Master of Ceremonies
Chef David Wolfman
Sarah Milroy, Frances and Tim Price Executive Director and Chief Curator, McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Debra Fenwick and Laura Mirabella, Moonlight Gala Co-Chairs
Hon. Steven Del Duca, Mayor, City of Vaughan, Moonlight Gala Honourary Co-Chair
Hon. Stephen Lecce, MPP King–Vaughan and Minister of Energy and Mines, Moonlight Gala Honourary Co-Chair
Hon. Stan Cho, MPP Willowdale and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Moonlight Gala Guest of Honour
8 pm
GALLERY TOURS
9 pm
LIVE AUCTION
A Night at the National Bank Open
Swimming Hole, Lynn Creek by Ben Reeves
9:15 pm
DANCING, DESSERTS & MORE
Dessert Stations
Scotch Tasting & Cigar Lounge
10 pm
LATE NIGHT
11 pm
Gallery Shop Closes
DJ Barbi | Tent