Summer Soirée 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Modernist Architecture
WMF’s annual celebration of advocacy in cultural heritage.
date & time
Location
The Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor
New York, NY 10112
United States
Celebrate the start of summer with music, cocktails, and light fare at World Monuments Fund’s (WMF) 2026 Summer Soirée.
The event, hosted by WMF’s Junior Board, will honor individuals and communities who advocate for the protection of modernist architecture and design. The program will include remarks by 2026 Watch Award honoree Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of Docomomo US. As the evening progresses, guests will enjoy curated music and an elevated, spirited ambiance that invites mingling against the backdrop of iconic views of the New York City skyline.
Attire: Modern Chic
Live Performance from DJ Claudius Raphael
Craft Cocktails
Bites Curated by Master Chef Jacques Sorci
Ticket sales proceeds and donations for the Summer Soirée will provide critical operating funds that ensure a sustainable future for the organization.
Summer Soirée 2026: Celebrating the Legacy of Modernist Architecture
WMF’s annual celebration of advocacy in cultural heritage.
date & time
Location
The Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor
New York, NY 10112
United States
Celebrate the start of summer with music, cocktails, and light fare at World Monuments Fund’s (WMF) 2026 Summer Soirée.
The event, hosted by WMF’s Junior Board, will honor individuals and communities who advocate for the protection of modernist architecture and design. The program will include remarks by 2026 Watch Award honoree Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of Docomomo US. As the evening progresses, guests will enjoy curated music and an elevated, spirited ambiance that invites mingling against the backdrop of iconic views of the New York City skyline.
Attire: Modern Chic
Live Performance from DJ Claudius Raphael
Craft Cocktails
Bites Curated by Master Chef Jacques Sorci
Ticket sales proceeds and donations for the Summer Soirée will provide critical operating funds that ensure a sustainable future for the organization.