# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wish Ball
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Annual black-tie gala supporting Make-A-Wish Illinois
Celebrate 40 Years of Wishes and discover how a wish can make the future shine brighter than ever. 

We are excited to announce that five-time Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated entertainer Wayne Brady will be our Wish Ball 2026 celebrity! Guests will also hear a heartfelt testimonial on the power of a wish from a wish parent. The evening includes live and silent auctions, live music and dancing.

$700/person
$7,000/table of 10
$14,000/premium table of 10

More information at wish.org/illinois/wish-ball
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/wish-ball/200029966127150
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Navy Pier Chicago Ilinois
- **lat**: 41.89144880932
- **long**: -87.602297810305
- **full address**: Navy Pier Chicago Ilinois, 15.816,3 km · 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wish Ball being held?
  - **A:** Wish Ball takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Navy Pier Chicago Ilinois, 15.816,3 km · 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wish Ball?
  - **A:** Wish Ball is organized by Make-A-Wish Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wish Ball is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wish Ball sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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