• 300+ guests, including community leaders, professionals, and advocates
• Extensive online silent auction open all week prior to October 3rd 
• Live auction exclusive to in-person guests on event night
• Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, powerful stories
• Private pre-party reception for sponsors and VIP ticket-holders
• Dance the night away with DJ Kenny Redd!

A CAUSE TO CELEBRATE

For 37 years, Soirée has benefitted Positive Resource Connection’s vital programs. It stands as the agency's largest annual fundraiser and Fort Wayne's longest-running LGBTQ+ benefit. Your attendance and support directly fund HIV care, prevention, and community wellness, ensuring life-changing services for those in need. Expanding access to HIV and Hepatitis C testing, prevention, and education is key to ending new cases in northeast Indiana. You help us make a lasting impact in our community!

EVENT DETAILS

* Soirée 2026 (in-person event) takes place Saturday, October 3rd from 7pm-11pm EST (VIP Reception from 6-7pm) at Pearl Street Arts Center (234 Pearl St., Fort Wayne).

* Attire: "Cocktail Plus" - Dress for celebration! Most guests choose cocktail attire, but you'll see everything from casual to ball gowns. 

* To save time at check-in on Saturday, we recommend every guest register online. Registration is required to participate in ALL the fun on Saturday, October 3rd (including the Balloon Pop)! Enter a cell or email in the Welcome box above to get started. 

* The online auction opens on Friday, September 25th at 3:00pm EST and will close on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00pm EST. 

* Bidding in the online auction is free and open to everyone (no ticket required).

*The live auction will take place exclusively in person during the event on October 3rd—only present guests may participate.

PEARL STREET ARTS CENTER

Please enter Pearl Street Arts Center from the main entrance at 234 Pearl Street entrance.

Where to Park

The Pearl Street Arts Center parking lot (accessible from Maiden Lane) is reserved for guests of Soiree only. Spaces in the 300-348 Main Street lot are also reserved for Soiree guests. Please let the parking attendants know you are supporting Soiree. 

Backup parking is available in the STAR Bank parking garage (paid), or metered/free street parking where marked. 

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?

Stay in downtown Fort Wayne at The Bradley, just across the street from Pearl Street Arts Center. Book a room in the Positive Resource Connection block! Make your reservation online or call (260) 205-5093 and request the reservations department (group name: Positive Resource Connection, #5295785).

 Follow these steps to bid in our auction starting Friday, September 25th at 3:00pm EST: 

1. Start by entering your mobile phone number above. If you're not yet registered, you'll be prompted to do so. 

2. Browse all items by scrolling up and down. You can also filter by category using the MENU button at the top.

3. Tap Bid/Info to place a bid, view item details and bid history. (If this isn't working, make sure you're logged in!)

4. Use Fast Bid to raise the bid by the stated increment. 

5. Use Bid/Set Max to set your max amount and let the system do the bidding for you. 

6. Use the MENU button to see all your current bidding items, filter by winning/losing items. 

7. If you're not ready to place a bid, click the heart icon next to the Bid/Info button to add to your Watching items (you can find these in the menu). 

8. If you are outbid on any item, we will send you a text message letting you know.  

9. Happy bidding!