Signature Soulpepper 2025: The Bootleggers Ball

date: Wednesday October 22, 2025

Location: Young centre for the performing arts, 50 tank house lane, toronto

Time: 6:00 PM

DRESS CODE: Pearls and pinstripes - show off your finest 1920s inspired attire

Early bird ticket price: $500

Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food stations, specialty cocktails, live music, and immersive experiences that transport you back in time to the 1920s. The historic Distillery District, the original site of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery founded in 1832 and once a hub for Canada's booming alcohol trade during Prohibition, sets the perfect backdrop for this event.

The night will culminate in a one-night-only curated performance showcasing some of Soulpepper’s most celebrated artists of the season.

This will be the first fundraising gala with Soulpepper’s new Artistic Director, Paolo Santalucia, making it a truly special and memorable evening.

All proceeds from The Bootlegger’s Ball support Soulpepper’s inclusive and free education and training programs. Join us for this magical night, where your incredible generosity towards the transformative power of the arts takes center stage.

Photo credit: Photo of Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz by Gregory Wong