The 2026 Ad Age A-List & Creativity Awards Gala brings the industry together April 20 in New York for a night of connection and celebration. The evening unites leaders from agencies, brands and production companies to honor the year’s most notable achievements in marketing and creativity.
Guests will toast the A-List honorees—our annual ranking of the industry’s top agencies and production companies—and witness the live reveal of Creativity Award winners, spanning the year’s best work, breakthrough talent and creative marketing. It’s a rare opportunity to gather with peers across the industry, celebrate shared success and draw inspiration from what’s working now.
Event Details
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
VIP Premier Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT
(for VIP and Premier ticket holders only)
Entry for standard tables and individual ticket holders: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT
Awards ceremony: 7:00 p.m. EDT
(NEW) Location: The Glasshouse, 660 12th Ave., New York, NY 10019
Dress code for the event is Creative Black Tie.