Get ready to celebrate style that money can’t buy.
The Debt Gala is a red carpet event, variety show, and dance party raising money for economic justice.
Serve a look inspired by the theme "Let Them Eat Cake: Ruined Riches" and get professionally photographed. Enjoy top-tier comedy, drag, music, and more—closing the night with a dance party.
Proceeds support Undue Medical Debt, which erases medical debt, and For the Gworls Medical Fund, which helps Black trans people access healthcare.
Monday, May 5th, 2025 is the date of the 77th Met Gala.
Sunday, May 4th, 2025, is the date of the Third Annual Debt Gala
Rejoice. For your favorite budget-friendly, inclusive alternative to The Met Gala has returned to rage and raise for a good cause.
On May 4, 2025, grab your hottest torch and amass at the gates for Debt Gala 2025. Storm the red carpet in your best on-theme attire, cheer our third annual, nigh-legendary variety show, and debase yourself on the dance floor until we shut the place down.
It all goes down at The Bell House in Brooklyn.
4:30 pm VIP Red Carpet
5:00 pm Red Carpet
6:00 pm Performances
8:00 pm Dance Party
The Debt Gala raises money for organizations at the center of the fight for economic justice. In only two years, we’ve helped to eliminate over $2 million in medical debt for struggling families.
The Debt Gala was founded to fight for economic justice and stand up for those who can’t afford the rising costs of care. We are facing a growing healthcare crisis which includes an all-out assault on trans people’s existence. So this year, we’re proud to be raising money for organizations working to relieve medical debt and ensure access to life-saving, gender-affirming care for the Black transgender community:
Undue Medical Debt: Buys and eliminates medical debt—every $10 donated erases an average of $1,000, freeing families in need from financial devastation.
For The Gworls: Offers crucial financial aid for gender-affirming procedures, medication, and medical expenses for Black trans folks.
Your invitation awaits you here. See you on the barricades in Brooklyn!
The Debt Gala is fiscally sponsored by FJC, a 501(c)3 public charity. As such, all gifts made to FJC that are designated for The Debt Gala are fully deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Can’t attend but want to support?
The Debt Gala is proud to support non-profits dedicated to economic justice through medical debt relief and advocacy. Even if you can’t be there, you can still support these causes.
