Glamorous Hearts & Stars Gala 2026 Lights Up Miami Night

Hearts & Stars Gala 2026 Miami Brings Sevilla Magic to Wynwood

If Miami had a social season, this would be its crown jewel. The Hearts & Stars Gala 2026 Miami returns on March 7 with a night where philanthropy meets spectacle — a black-tie celebration blending Spanish romance, live music, gourmet cuisine, and a community united around one purpose: helping children and families across South Florida.

Hosted at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, the annual gala by the Little Lighthouse Foundation isn’t just another charity event — it’s a full sensory experience. Think less ballroom fundraiser and more

immersive cultural journey straight to Andalusia.

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A Night in Seville… Without Leaving Miami

This year’s theme, “Una Noche en Sevilla,” transforms Wynwood into a moonlit Spanish plaza. Guests will step into a glowing courtyard atmosphere filled with live flamenco dancers, rhythmic guitars, and a casino lounge designed to keep the energy flowing long past midnight.

The gala runs from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM and brings together Miami’s philanthropic leaders, young professionals, and cultural tastemakers, the exact kind of cross-community gathering the Little Lighthouse

Foundation has become known for.

Led by honorary chairs Harley Lippman and Daniel Krizek, the evening is designed to celebrate giving back while still delivering the glamour Miami expects.

Hearts & Stars Gala 2026 Miami Music

Lineup Is Next-Level

Music will be the heartbeat of the night, and the lineup is closer to a festival than a fundraiser.

Guests will experience a live performance by Patchai Reyes – La légende GIPSY KINGS, bringing the unmistakable flamenco-pop rhythms that made the Gipsy Kings globally iconic. Expect dancing. A lot of it.

Then comes the headliner.

International live electronic artist Jan Blomqvist will deliver a two-hour immersive set featuring hypnotic vocals and melodic deep house, turning the gala into an upscale concert under chandeliers.

This is the part of the evening where heels come off, jackets loosen, and the dance floor becomes the center of Miami society for the night.

A Culinary Tour of Miami

The food alone would justify attending.

Guests will enjoy tastings from some of South Florida’s most talked-about restaurants, including:

• PaperFish

• Coyo Taco

• Donatella

• Cafeyao

• Delicious Catering

Each vendor contributes a signature bite, creating what feels like a progressive dining experience across the venue.

VIP guests will encounter the most extravagant moment of the night, the Calvisius Caviar Station, ceremonially opened and featuring a full kilogram of premium caviar valued at $12,000.

Yes. A literal caviar reveal.

Top-Shelf Everything

The open bar lineup reads like a curated cocktail list at a luxury hotel:

• Tito’s Vodka

• Casamigos Tequila

• Penelope Bourbon

• Askur Gin

• Italian wines and sparkling wines from Tita Italia

• LaCroix Sparkling Water

• Icelandic Glacial Water

No drink tickets. No waiting lines. Just celebration.

Where the Money Goes

Behind the glamour is the real story.

Founded in 2010, the Little Lighthouse Foundation supports underserved children through year-round programs in shelters, hospitals, and youth centers. Their initiatives include mentorship programs, meals for families, wellness activities, educational support, and holiday drives.

Programs like Activity Hour, Story Hour, and Move & Groove at Chapman Partnership and initiatives at Lotus House directly serve hundreds of children annually.

The gala proceeds fund these programs.

In other words: the party fuels the impact.

Honorees of the Evening

The organization will present the Shining Light Award to philanthropist Marc Bell, recognizing his community impact.

Nazeem Hasan will receive Volunteer of the Year honors for her leadership and dedication working with children in need.

Moments like these ground the night, reminding attendees why the event exists in the first place.

The Experience

The event is produced by Live It Productions, an Emmy Award-winning team known for visually stunning large-scale experiences. Expect theatrical lighting, immersive staging, and cinematic moments throughout the evening.

Mana Wynwood itself — one of Miami’s premier event campuses — becomes part of the story. Learn more about the venue athttps://manawynwood.com

Tickets & Attendance

Attendance requires a donation, currently starting at $200, with VIP nightclub-style tables available including bottle service.

Tickets and tables can be reserved at:https://www.heartsandstarsgala.com

Event Details

Hearts & Stars Gala 2026: Una Noche en SevillaSaturday, March 7, 20269:00 PM – 2:00 AMMana Wynwood Convention Center1318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL

Why Miami Loves This Gala

Miami has plenty of parties.

Very few have purpose.

The Hearts & Stars Gala has quietly become one of the city’s most anticipated philanthropic evenings because it doesn’t force guests to choose between impact and enjoyment; it merges them. You come for the spectacle, stay for the experience, and leave knowing you helped change a child’s life.

And in a city built on nightlife, that might be the most meaningful night out of the year.