Greenwich Library Brings World-Renowned Ailey II to Greenwich for 2026 Opening Night Celebration on October 2nd
Opening Night Celebration is Greenwich Library’s annual “friendraiser” that supports free performing arts programming — this event is expected to sell out

Greenwich Library is excited to announce a very special opportunity to experience the power, beauty and energy of famed modern dance company Ailey II, right in Greenwich, Connecticut. Ailey II will be the featured performing arts program for Greenwich Library’s 2026 Opening Night Celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, in the Library’s Berkley Theater. The evening begins with a 7:00 p.m. performance, followed by a very special cocktail party and a celebratory grazing dinner, catered by Marcia Selden at 8:30 p.m. in the Library. What traditionally has been a biennial event, held every other year, Opening Night Celebration is now going to be an annual event and is the Library main “friendraiser” that specifically supports performing arts programs. The event is co-chaired by Shiobhan Burns, Julie McCormack and Wesley Royce, along with the Friends of Greenwich Library. Funds raised from Opening Night Celebration support Greenwich Library’s upcoming season of performing arts programs in the Berkley Theater, including a public Ailey II performance on October 3, and a yearlong lineup of cultural and educational experiences. This event always sells out, so reserving tickets now is recommended at greenwichlibrary.org/support/opening-night.