Join the Celebration of Financial Journalism!
The Financial Follies, hosted annually by the New York Financial Writers' Association, is an entertaining evening filled with satire and camaraderie. This black-tie event brings together journalists, PR professionals, and industry executives to humorously recap the year's top financial stories through skits and videos. With a history spanning over 80 years, the Follies is a cherished tradition that fosters networking and celebrates the lighter side of financial reporting.
Be part of this unforgettable night!
The 83rd Financial Follies
Date: November 20, 2026
Start time: 7:00 pm
Cocktail time: 6:00 pm
Follies location:
Edison Ballroom (Main Ballroom)
221 West 46th Street
New York,
NY, 10036
Dress Code: Black Tie/Cocktail Attire
Table price for 10 people: $7500
Table price for an individual seat: $750
**Early Bird pricing for table of 10 is $7000 and individual seat pricing is $700. Up until May 25, 2026 and will show at checkout.**
Since the Follies is just a week away, additional purchases are subject to availability.
if you are interested in purchasing a seat or table at this year's Financial Follies.
Financial Follies Information
Celebrate Excellence in Financial Journalism
The first Financial Follies took place in 1938. Since then, it has become a must-attend event within the financial journalism industry that has taken place annually (with the exception of a few years during WWII and COVID). We look forward to seeing you at our 83rd Follies gala in 2026!
Guidelines for Financial Follies Video Submissions:
- Any media organization, as well as a public relations firm or company sponsoring a table at the Financial Follies, is welcome to submit a video for inclusion in the Financial Follies.
- Topics are required to be pre-screened by the NYFWA. Topics can be submitted to: contact@nyfwa.org
*Even if a topic is green lighted, a video may not be included in the show if its content is deemed to be inappropriate or in any way offensive. - Videos should be 1 to 2 ½ minutes long
- Videos must include super titles (a necessity, given the talking that goes on among Follies attendees)
- Musical videos are encouraged, but not required.
- Video submissions are due no later than Monday, September 30th. Anything submitted after the deadline is unlikely to be used in the show