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La Soirée

An elegant table setting at the annual gala

A party with a purpose.

Get ready for an evening of fun & fundraising!

Celebrate 30 years of the LFC with an elegant evening inspired by the Parisian Art Deco era—a golden age of creativity, culture, and intellectual vitality.

This annual Soirée supports the LFC Fund—the engine behind our academic excellence, world-class faculty, and student programs.

La Soirée: Les Années Folles
May 29, 2026
City Hall Events

✨ Early Access is Here! ✨ Sponsorship, Underwriting & Table Purchases are NOW OPEN. Individual tickets go on sale April 20. Questions? Email gratitude@lyceechicago.org.

LFC 30th Anniversary Soirée: Les Années Folles

New This Year: Choose Your Experience

Whether you want the full gala experience or just the late-night vibes, we have a seat (or a dance floor) for you:

  • Soirée Complète Ticket - The traditional full program: cocktail hour, formal dinner, "Raise the Paddle," live entertainment, and the Speakeasy after-party.

  • Speakeasy Ticket - Skip straight to the party! Includes late admission for the champagne toast, coffee and desserts, light bites, DJ, and silent auction.

We can’t wait to celebrate 30 years with you. See you there!

Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities

Help offset event costs to ensure that funds raised from the Soirée directly benefit Lycée students, programs, teachers, and operating goals by sponsoring or underwriting unique opportunities. The cost of each package may be split between multiple parties. All sponsorships and underwriting are tax-deductible; the Lycée is a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID # 36-4002001. The deadline for sponsorship and underwriting opportunities is May 1, 2026.

Support the 2026 Soirée

Sponsorship

Underwriting

In-Kind Donations

If valued at $1,500 or more, we will recognize you with benefits similar to those for sponsors and underwriters.

Teacher & Community Support

Help make Soirée 2026 accessible to all by sponsoring a ticket for a teacher, former teacher, parent or guardian who would like to attend but may not have the means to do so.

  • Tickets will be distributed confidentially through the financial aid department to those who express an interest in attending.
  • The number of tickets available depends on the total funds raised.

FAQs

LFC Soirées Through the Years

LFC Funding Priorities