Synonyms of gala

gala

noun

ˈgā-lə 

as in celebration

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebration
• festival
• festivity
• fiesta
• carnival
• jubilee
• fete
• fest
• exhibit
• exhibition
• revelry
• rejoicing
• jamboree
• fair
• merriment
• revel
• jollification
• merrymaking
• jollity
• show
• exposition
• exercises
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gala

The gala screening took place at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands, as the smoke haze that has hung over Singapore in recent weeks, carried from fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan, lifted slightly. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Whether they’re styled with statement earrings like Sarah Paulson or kept as-is like Dua Lipa, Ferragamo’s glimmering, armor-like gowns are already a hot ticket this gala season. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The gala gave her a chance to explore a different side of her personal style. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

In a year chock-full of museum galas, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Saturday night soiree was especially star-studded. — Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026