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The reopening of the Waldorf Astoria means a homecoming for the industry group’s annual event, which will take place Saturday.
“The 2026 banquet promises a dazzling evening of celebration and the enduring spirit of camaraderie that defines The 24 Karat Club,” the group said.
New York—The 24 Karat Club of New York has announced its annual banquet for 2026 and the event’s return to its former venue at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
The historic hotel, located on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, opened back up to the public in July after being closed for eight years for renovations.
The club, which was founded more than a century ago, holds a unique and historic connection to the venue.
Its reopening marks a homecoming for the banquet, which had been the longest-running, New York-based event to host its annual celebration at the Waldorf Astoria consecutively until the restoration began in 2017, the club said.
“The Waldorf Astoria has always been more than just a venue for us—it has been the home of our banquet, a symbol of the sophistication and tradition that define The 24 Karat Club,” said Jeffrey Cohen, chair of the 24 Karat Club of New York.
“To return to its reimagined halls is both an honor and a celebration of our shared history.”
The banquet, an invitation-only event, is set for Saturday.
The event’s return to the hotel, which boasts enhancements such as restored Art Deco interiors and refined luxury accommodations, will offer attendees an “unforgettable experience blending tradition with modern sophistication,” the club said.
For more information about the 24 Karat Club of New York and next year’s banquet, visit its website.
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The historic hotel, located on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, opened back up to the public in July after being closed for eight years for renovations.
The club, which was founded more than a century ago, holds a unique and historic connection to the venue.
Its reopening marks a homecoming for the banquet, which had been the longest-running, New York-based event to host its annual celebration at the Waldorf Astoria consecutively until the restoration began in 2017, the club said.
“The Waldorf Astoria has always been more than just a venue for us—it has been the home of our banquet, a symbol of the sophistication and tradition that define The 24 Karat Club,” said Jeffrey Cohen, chair of the 24 Karat Club of New York.
“To return to its reimagined halls is both an honor and a celebration of our shared history.”
The banquet, an invitation-only event, is set for Saturday.
The event’s return to the hotel, which boasts enhancements such as restored Art Deco interiors and refined luxury accommodations, will offer attendees an “unforgettable experience blending tradition with modern sophistication,” the club said.
For more information about the 24 Karat Club of New York and next year’s banquet, visit its website.
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