Annual Luncheon
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
We hope you will join us at the 2026 Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, February 25, for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Principal Dancer, Megan Fairchild, as she prepares to retire from her 25-year career with the Company and embark on a new chapter.
A devoted mother, author, and MBA graduate, Megan embodies the art of balance—onstage and in life. From her beginnings in Utah to her rise as one of ballet’s brightest stars, she has performed a wide range of leading roles during her storied career with the Company, and inspired generations of dancers through mentorship and advocacy. This special program will feature excerpts from Donizetti Variations, Ballo della Regina, and more—plus the rare chance to see Megan share the stage with her brother, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert Fairchild.
The 2026 Annual Luncheon is generously sponsored by Christian Louboutin.
Always a highlight of New York City’s winter social season, the Annual Luncheon will begin at 11 AM with the dynamic onstage program, and will continue into the afternoon with an elegant seated luncheon on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater. Funds raised from the afternoon will support NYCB’s education and engagement programs. These programs invite current and future audiences of all ages, with and without disabilities, to engage with the Company and foster creativity, joy, and meaningful connections to the art form through inclusive and accessible programs, events, and workshops.
For more information about this year’s event please contact the Special Events office at specialevents@nycballet.com.
ANNUAL LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRS
LeeAnn Black
Lu Leng Chua
Mary Giuliani
Jessica Hopfield
Jennifer Lipschultz
Jenny Paulson
Lilah Ramzi
Jennifer Rich
Paula Campbell Roberts
Jessica Wang
The 2026 Annual Luncheon is generously sponsored by
A Look At the 2025 Annual Luncheon
