The Shine Gala

The Shine Gala aims to become Louisville’s premier LGBTQIA+ fundraising event. Our mission is to ensure the sustainability and longevity of LGBTQIA+ organizations in the Kentuckiana region. In our ever evolving climate, we anticipate the need for local community organizations to be self-sufficient will only grow. We believe in creating an opportunity to connect with organizations and individuals willing to support this cause. Through our mission, we envision spotlighting our community and investing in our future. 

Your full experience ticket purchase for The Shine Gala includes access to the cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, programming, and entertainment. All food and drink is covered by your admission. 

Your social ticket purchase for The Shine Gala includes access to the social part of the evening and will begin post dinner and programming. The social ticket will cover drink and entertainment for the evening.

Tickets are only available for those 18 years of age and older. Attire is Semi-formal/Formal/Black-tie.

If you would like to sponsor a table or get involved in other sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website https://www.theshinegala.org/sponsorships for additional information. You may also connect with our donor engagement team directly by emailing hello@theshinegala.org. Help us to spotlight our diverse community by getting involved with The Shine Gala today!

The Shine Gala will take place on Friday, November 13, 2025 at the iconic Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Registration and check in begins at 6:30pm
• Cocktail hour and silent auction bidding begins at 7:00pm
• Dinner and programming begins at 8:00pm
• Social hour and entertainment to begin around 9:00/15pm
• Entertainment follows programming until 11:00pm

Due to limited space and availability, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS are allowed upon purchase of your ticket to the event. Rain or shine, the ticket purchase is a donation to the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation.

The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and the fair market value and non-deductible portion of a single ticket is estimated $200. Your contribution above $200 per ticket is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.