| Mayor's International Gala | https://www.investinphoenix.com/why-phoenix/mayors-international | Mayor's International Gala | Hosted by Phoenix Sister Cities, the annual Mayor's International Gala brings together friends, community leaders, and international partners for an evening of cultural exchange, fine dining, and recognition of those who elevate the City of Phoenix profile on the global stage. | <div class="ExternalClass25527FD314D647558A0951AE87FE47A8"><p style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/mayors-international-gala/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form" target="_blank"><img src="/images/Mayors%20International%20Gala_Web%20Banner.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:544px;vertical-align:middle;height:172px;" /></a><br></p><h1>Mayor's International Gala 2026<br></h1><p style="text-align:left;">
<a href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/" target="_blank">Phoenix Sister Cities</a> will host its signature Mayor's International at Chateau Luxe on Friday, October 16. The annual gala brings together friends, community leaders, and international partners for an evening of cultural exchange, fine dining, and recognition of those who elevate the City of Phoenix profile on the global stage.</p><h3><br>2026 Global Citizen, Global Leadership and Global Philanthropy Award Honorees<br></h3><p>During this year's event, Phoenix <a href="https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/mayor.html" target="_blank">Mayor Kate Gallego</a> will present Mayo Clinic and Dr. John Shufeldt with a prestigious Global Leadership and Global Citizen award, respectively. <a href="/news/92" target="_blank">Read more about the 2026 Global Leadership and Global Citizen award honorees</a> <br></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Mayor Gallego will also honor the <a href="https://www.flinn.org/" target="_blank">Flinn Foundation</a><a href="https://www.flinn.org/"> </a>with a Global Philanthropy Award. <a href="/news/95" target="_blank">Read more about the 2026 Global Philanthropy <span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>Award honoree</a><br><br></p><h3 style="text-align:left;">Event Details<br></h3><p style="text-align:left;">Friday, October 16, 2026; 6 p.m.<br>Chateau Luxe,
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/HiRMJMnQRSpu3XJF8" target="_blank">1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix, 85024</a><br><a href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/mayors-international-gala/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form" title="Buy Tickets - Reserve Your Table" target="_blank"><img src="/images/Lists/DynamicPages/NewForm/Buy%20Tickets%20cta%20button.png" alt="Buy Tickets cta button.png" style="margin:5px 0px;width:425px;height:37px;" /></a><br></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br></p><h3 style="text-align:left;">The Experience<br></h3><p>Themed “Blossoming Friendships," this year's gala celebrates the landmark 50th anniversary of the Phoenix-Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico Sister City relationship. This milestone honors five decades of cultural, diplomatic, and economic connections between Phoenix and its first sister city, Hermosillo.<br></p><p>Attendees will experience an unforgettable evening inspired by the beauty of orange blossoms, the distinct flavors of Hermosillo and the Sonora region, <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>and the friendships that connect Phoenix to the world. Entertainment will include performances by <strong>Dulce Alivio</strong>, a bolero trio, <strong>Alianza Real</strong>, a norteño band, and musicians from <strong>The Phoenix Symphony</strong>. The evening's menu will be curated by <strong>Chef Maria Teresa "Mate" Borja</strong> from Chez Suzie. The festivities will also include prize drawings (entries are separate from gala admission) and a live auction.<br></p><p>The event will be emceed by
<a href="https://careypena.com/" target="_blank">Carey Peña</a>, Emmy Award-winning journalist, multimedia personality, and founder/CEO of Phoenix-based Inspired Media 360.<br></p><h3>
<br>Ticketing and Sponsorship Options</h3><p>
<a href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/mayors-international-gala/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form" target="_blank">Tickets and sponsorship packages are available for purchase</a>, and range from $300 per person to $150 for Young Professionals. VIP and VIP+ tickets are $400 and $500, respectively, which include special admission to a VIP Networking Reception. </p><p>Proceeds directly benefit
<a href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/" target="_blank">Phoenix Sister Cities</a> and support international youth ambassador exchanges, cultural events, and cross-border community projects, as well as helping to further its mission of "Peace through Friendship."<br><br></p><h3>Experience Sponsorships Available<br></h3><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Align your organization with global friendship, civic leadership, and Phoenix's premier international gathering of more that 500 distinguished guests, while putting your brand and support for "Peace through Friendship" commitment in front of community leaders in business, education, health care, arts and culture, and government. <a href="/Documents/2026_Mayors_International_Sponsorship_Information_Packet_revised.pdf" target="_blank">Learn about the 2026 sponsorship options (PDF)</a></p></div> | https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/mayors_international_gala_page_banner.png | https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/mayors_international_gala_page_banner.png | mayors-international | Mayor's International Gala | Why Phoenix | why-phoenix/mayors-international |
