Heart of the City Gala

10.26.2026

Join us for a not-to-be-missed evening of jazz, gathering and shared joy!

Proceeds from the inaugural Heart of the City Gala support the restoration of the Strayhorn piano and contribute to the rebuilding of public spaces at Saint Peter’s, particularly Jazz Studios and performance space, following a city water main break.

6:00 P.M. VIP Champagne Reception

For our guests in the Landmark Circle and Skyline Circle.

6:30 P.M. Cocktail Reception

For our guests in the Landmark Circle, Skyline Circle, Cornerstone Circle, Community Partners, and Neighborhood Partners.

7:00 P.M. Concert and Awards

8:30 P.M. Dessert After-Party

Location

Saint Peter’s Church

619 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Jazz came to Saint Peter’s Church in 1966 with a weekly Vespers Service on Sunday afternoons. Saint Peter’s has remained a weekly gathering place enduring as a spiritual home for jazz musicians and lovers of jazz alike.

 

The Heart of the City is Co-Produced by

Saint Peter’s Church

The Arts and Architecture Conservancy at Saint Peter’s

For more information, please contact heartofthecity@saintpeters.org.