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the darkest dahlia

a midsummer night gala event — from CX & MATTE

saturday, august tenth — 7pm through 7am


General Admission Tickets

$77

These passes grant you access to the main location, a new 17,000 sqft, venue in the heart of Rockefeller Center, featuring massive scale installations, full air conditioning, bars, and a 128 point BOSE engineered spatial audio system.

All-Access Private Tickets

These all-access passes grant you access to all stages of the event, including complimentary cocktails at the first location in Soho and private transportation between each location.

( sold out )


our summer gala is an invitation to dress / masquerade in the look you dream of & get photographed by a dozen of the best photographers the city has to offer (including BFA)

but this night is also a story, a story told in three parts.


part i — the kiss

the evening starts with champagne and performances within our soho location — we will provide private transport to our secret second location

7pm - 11pm

Included with all-access tickets


part ii — the dance

a full-throttle party within NYC's most gorgeous new venue — featuring a suite of performances, dj’s and massive scale immersive art — available for all ticket holders

9pm - 2am

GA tickets get access to only this


part iii — the sunrise

private afterparty for those who earn it — stay with us through the late late within a dark private lounge — only available for those who choose this option

2am - 7am

Included with all-access tickets


this is a masquerade event

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