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THE NAT GALA · 09.20.26

Water Is Life

From glacier melt to ocean tides, water connects every act of survival on this planet — this year, THE NAT turns its full lens on the element that gives us all life.

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Coming Soon

Who Will Be in the Room?

THE NAT has always been defined by who shows up — icons of culture standing beside the scientists, campaigners and founders doing the real work for nature. This year’s list is still being written.

Names Withheld · Reveal Rolling Out Soon

New names join the room every week between now and 09.20.26. Check back for the reveal.

THE NAT GALA, 2025

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A 10-Year Cultural Movement for Nature

Not a moment. A movement.

THE NAT was built to close the gap between culture and conservation — turning one extraordinary night into lasting capital and attention for the natural world.

In our epic first year, THE NAT welcomed Harrison Ford, Stella McCartney, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Elba, Hindou Ibrahim, Jane Fonda, Peter Seligmann, Sophie Hunter, Nemonte Nenquimo and Van Jones, among many others.

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Guests gathered on a waterfront terrace at THE NAT GALA, with the New York skyline lit up at night

I wanted to take the outpouring of creativity and surprise of the Met Gala and harness it for nature. Make it modern and sexy. Think Coachella — not Womad.

Gail Gallie · Founder, THE NAT

Why We Gather — 01

Support Nature

Nature funds itself last. Of the roughly $711 billion needed each year to protect the natural world, only a fraction ever arrives. THE NAT is here to accelerate that change — closing the gap is our long-term mission, and THE NAT GALA is one night in that pursuit, turning a single evening into meaningful capital for the planet.

$3M 2026 goal for nature · $2M raised in year one · 340 gathered in 2025.

All funds are payable to THE NAT FUND Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) organization, direct to our beneficiaries.

THE NAT GALA, 2025

A glowing 'We Are Nature' installation overlooking the water at THE NAT GALA

Why We Gather — 02

A Unique Evening

Serious purpose, special night. Doors open 6:30pm.

VIP reception
Three-course dinner
Musical entertainment
Special guests
Afterparty

THE NAT GALA, 2025

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Below Ground

Halo 28, New York

28 Pine St, New York, NY 10005.

THE NAT GALA 2026 is supported by

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Seats and tables for THE NAT GALA 2026.

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$25K

One seat, full evening.

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Host a Table

$250K

Full table of 10 — bring your team or guests.

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All payments made to THE NAT FUND Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Proceeds go direct to our beneficiaries.

Our Beneficiaries

Proceeds from THE NAT GALA fund nature restoration through our partners.

Conservation International

Restoring forests to help safeguard the water communities depend on.

Blue Marine Foundation

Dedicated to protecting and restoring life in the ocean.

Open Planet

Equipping and inspiring the next generation of storytellers.

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Seats, tables, or partnership — we'd love to talk.

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Photography — Lee-Ann Olwage, Elliott Verdier, Kin Coedel, Lucia Alonso, Gui Christ, Mauricio Holc, Kyle Weeks, Kent Andreasen · GALA photography courtesy of THE NAT