The Icons of Pop Culture Gala

The Future Is Now

2026 Icons of Pop Culture Gala

MOPOP’s biggest night of the year returns for an evening celebrating the visionaries shaping film, fashion, gaming, music, and community.

Celebrating the Icons Shaping Our Culture

The Icons of Pop Culture Gala returns on October 22 for MOPOP’s biggest night of the year. This year’s theme, “The Future Is Now,” celebrates the museum and honors visionaries across its pillars of film, fashion, gaming, music, and community.

The evening features a welcome reception, gourmet dinner, live auction, and a special performance by Salt-N-Pepa.

Supporting the Next Generation of Creators

Support from the gala helps fuel MOPOP’s exhibitions, youth education programs, artifact preservation, and community initiatives that inspire the next generation of creators.

This community event is hosted by the Museum of Pop Culture.