GALA8

THE IDEA
March 8th deserves better than corporate Instagram posts and brunch.
So in 2025 we tried something: what if it was an actual night out?
120 people. Pestana Palace. Live music. Real celebration.
People talked about it for months.
Now we're doing it again. Bigger venue. Bigger artist. Same energy.

WHAT HAPPENS
March 8th, 2026
Pátio da Galé
18:00 - 01:00

Here's your evening:
19:30 — You arrive. Red carpet, photographer, champagne.
Not because it's pretentious. Because it's fun.

20:00 — DJ, wine, people.
The good kind of people. Entrepreneurs, artists, diplomats, creatives from across Europe.
Conversations happen naturally.

21:00 — Anita Avakian performs live.
She opened last year. She's back.

21:45 — Modjo takes over.
Yes, that Modjo. "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" live.
This is when the night shifts.

23:00 — Everyone's still dancing.

01:00 — Lights up. You leave happy.

THE VENUE
Pátio da Galé hosts Lisbon Fashion Week.
Industrial space. High ceilings. Good acoustics.
You can move. You can dance. You can breathe.

Not a hotel ballroom. Not a nightclub.
Somewhere in between, but better than both.

WHO COMES

Last year: 15 countries, ages 25-45.
Tech founders, gallery owners, embassy staff, creative directors.

Successful people who don't take themselves too seriously.
Dressed well but ready to actually enjoy the night.

This year we're scaling to 500.
Same caliber. Bigger crowd.

ABOUT THE DRESS CODE
Look good. Feel confident. Be comfortable enough to dance.
Think "gallery opening meets late-night dancing" not "state dinner."

WHAT YOU GET

Your ticket includes:
- Entry + red carpet photo
- Welcome champagne
- Wine throughout the evening
- Modjo live performance
- Anita Avakian live performance
- DJ until 01:00

QUESTIONS

"Can I come alone?"
Yes. You'll meet people. That's the point.

"Is this women-only?"
No. It's a March 8th celebration. Everyone respectful is welcome.

"What if I don't know anyone?"
Neither did most people last year. Worked out fine.

"Is this going to be awkward and formal?"
Were you at Season I? It wasn't. This won't be either.

"Will there be food?"
Light appetizers. This isn't a dinner event.

"Can I actually dance or is everyone just standing around?"
You can dance. People do dance. Especially when Modjo plays.

WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR
March 2025. Pestana Palace. 120 guests.
Sold out after launch.

The main feedback: "When's the next one?"

We took notes. Got a bigger venue. Booked Modjo.

Here we are.

SEE YOU THERE
March 8, 2026
Pátio da Galé
18:00