Sugar Ball 2025: Indulgence Meets Generosity at St-James Theatre

Montreal, December 16, 2025. –On Friday, November 14, 2025, hundreds of young professionals gathered at St-James Theatre, an architectural gem in the heart of Old Montreal, for the 2025 Sugar Ball. Under the theme “Off Menu,” the evening invited guests into a playful and unexpected culinary world, where sweet indulgences took centre stage in an elegant, high-energy and festive atmosphere designed by Oxygène. Thanks to the generosity of more than 700 attendees and the support of numerous partners, the event raised over $265,000 to help make culture more accessible and inclusive.

Organized by the Young McCord Philanthropist Committee, this annual benefit event supports the McCord Stewart Museum’s educational programs, which introduce more than 10,000 students each year to Montreal’s social history.

The evening also featured a charity auction with exclusive offerings, including luxury hotel stays and photographic prints of works from the Museum’s collection. The auction raised more than $55,000.

Event partners

The following community-minded companies contributed to the success of the evening as major partners:

• BNP Paribas
• La Caisse
• Cogeco
• Macdonald Stewart Foundation
• Intelcom
• St-Hubert
• Sun Life
• Tourisme Montréal

The Sugar Ball was also made possible thanks to the support of leading brands in gastronomy and luxury, who contributed as food, beverage and experience partners: Noroi, Santos Forero, Café Olimpico, Landish, Vagabond, Estiatorio Milos, Ferreira Café, Le Pois Penché, Le Richmond, Les Enfants Terribles, Bernie Beigne, Café chez Téta, Mahrousé, Becs & Miettes, Bevo, Pangea, Dior, EDB, and Royal Photo.

From a lively networking cocktail to a packed dance floor and gourmet dessert stations, the McCord Stewart Museum’s Sugar Ball once again confirmed its place as a standout on Montreal’s philanthropic calendar—a celebration where generosity is all the sweeter when shared.

“When the next generation of philanthropists comes together, the impact is real. This event supports the Museum’s educational programs and gives thousands of children and young people the opportunity to enjoy a cultural experience that broadens their horizons and nurtures their openness to the world. I would like to sincerely thank the Young McCord Philanthropist Committee, as well as our donors and partners, for helping make this vision a reality,” said Amélie Saint-Pierre, Executive Director of the Foundation.