The Cabaret Convention opens with Once In a Blue Moon, celebrating the enduring legacy of Mabel Mercer, the legendary singer whose singular artistry and impeccable storytelling shaped the very essence of cabaret. Hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci, the evening features performances by Karen Akers, Francesca Amari*, Barbara Brussell, Charles Busch, Tovah Feldshuh, Meg Flather, Clint Holmes, Maude Maggart, Marilyn Maye, Amanda McBroom, MOIPEI, Marissa Mulder, Sidney Myer, Phillip Officer, Avery Sommers, and Stacy Sullivan. (*denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)

Now in its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention — October 13th to October 15th — is the longest-running event of its kind. More than a showcase, it’s a glittering celebration of the Great American Songbook, where cabaret’s brightest stars and rising voices of the future bring timeless music to life.

The Cabaret Convention continues with a dazzling tribute to Sammy Davis, Jr., the legendary entertainer whose extraordinary career spanned Broadway, Hollywood, television, and the world's greatest concert stages. Hosted by Natalie Douglas, the program features showstoppers performed by Anna Anderson*, Jonathan Arons*, Klea Blackhurst, Reed Harris Butts*, Danielle Chambers*, Eric Comstock, Bryan Eng, Barbara Fasano, Diva LaMarr, Valarie Pettiford, Stephanie Pope, David Raleigh, Jon-Michael Reese*, T. Oliver Reid, Gabrielle Stravelli, Luz Velazquez, Suri Vu*, Darnell White, Debbie Wileman*, Natasha Yvette Williams, with Special Guest Stars! (*denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)

Now in its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention — October 13th to October 15th, 2026 — is the longest-running event of its kind. More than a showcase, it’s a glittering celebration of the Great American Songbook, where cabaret’s brightest stars and rising voices of the future bring timeless music to life.

The Cabaret Convention concludes with a joyous celebration of song featuring an irresistible variety of singers, styles, and surprises, hosted by KT Sullivan. From seasoned stars to dazzling newcomers, the evening brings together Raissa Katona Bennett, Celia Berk, Carole J. Bufford, Tim Connell, Robert Cuccioli, Shana Farr, Eric Yves Garcia, The IMs*, Sam Jewison, Ben Jones, Ann Kittredge, Brian De Lorenzo, Susan Mack*, Marieann Meringolo, Mafalda Minnozzi*, Mark Nadler, Dawn Padmore*, Arbender Robinson, Steve Ross, Craig Rubano, Marta Sanders, Madeline Joy Travis*, Melodie Woldford*, and Can Yasar*. ( * denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)

Now in its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention — October 13th to October 15th — is the longest-running event of its kind. More than a showcase, it’s a glittering celebration of the Great American Songbook, where cabaret’s brightest stars and rising voices of the future bring timeless music to life.