This year’s Divas experience comes at an extraordinary moment in The Apollo’s legendary history, as we undergo the largest full-scale restoration, renovation, and modernization of the iconic Historic Theater. Traditionally we would host Dining with the Divas on The Apollo’s iconic Mainstage, but this year, The Divas Experience makes its debut at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.

The opening of The Apollo Stages at the Victoria allows us to further the ways we support artists, creatives and education; and in 2026, the Victoria offers the destination for Divas to continue to gather and uplift, all while elevating its purpose and focusing intentionally on fundraising and community impact.

The Divas Experience 2026 will feature a reception style experience (seating for sponsors and limited shared for ticket holders), while maintaining the signature warmth, glamour, and empowerment that defines Divas. As one of The Apollo’s signature fundraising events, The Divas Experience supports The Apollo’s education programs, including School Day Live, which introduces thousands of K-12 students to live performances and the cultural legacy of The Apollo. Through this program, students, many of whom are experiencing live theater for the first time – discover the transformative power of the arts.

We invite you to join us by signing up for a 2026 Divas Sponsorship or buying a Friends of Divas Ticket. Your partnership will help us make The Divas Experience our most impactful yet, an afternoon that not only honors extra ordinary women, but also invests in the future of the young dreamers The Apollo inspires every day.