Article Contributed by Denise Lamott
Published on 2026-06-04
Photo: Courtesy of GLIDE
GLIDE is proud to announce that legendary singer Patti LaBelle will headline the 2026 GLIDE Holiday Jam, returning to The Warfield in San Francisco on Thursday, November 5.
Patti LaBelle is a three-time Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of numerous lifetime achievement honors. She has captivated audiences for more than six decades with her extraordinary voice, electrifying stage presence, and enduring catalog of hits. Known worldwide as the "Godmother of Soul," she has sold more than 50 million records and remains one of the most celebrated and influential performers in American music.
For more than 40 years, the GLIDE Holiday Jam has brought together acclaimed artists, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration while raising critical funds to support GLIDE's mission of radical inclusion, unconditional love, and social justice.
Along with Patti LaBelle, the evening will once again feature the nationally acclaimed GLIDE Ensemble and The Change Band, led by Zoe Ellis, as well as additional special guests to be announced in the coming months.
"It has long been a dream to welcome Patti LaBelle to the GLIDE Holiday Jam stage," said Gina Fromer, President and CEO of GLIDE. “Music has the power to bring people together, inspire hope, and remind us of our shared humanity. Every year, Holiday Jam harnesses that power to support GLIDE's work serving our neighbors experiencing poverty, homelessness, and crisis. We are honored to celebrate this tradition with an artist whose voice and spirit have touched generations."
Proceeds from the Holiday Jam support GLIDE's comprehensive programs and services, which help thousands of individuals and families each year through meals, housing support, healthcare, recovery services, advocacy, and pathways out of poverty.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 9, at glide.org/holidayjam. Individual tickets are available at $125 and $550 plus applicable fees, and sponsorship opportunities begin at $2,000. Join the GLIDE mailing list and/or social media pages for updates and reminders.
EVENT INFORMATION
What: GLIDE Holiday Jam 2026
When: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Reception and Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Where:
The Warfield
982 Market Street at 6th Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Who:
Patti LaBelle
The GLIDE Ensemble & The Change Band
Additional special guests to be announced in the coming months
Tickets & Information
Orchestra seating with plated dinner: $550*
Balcony seating: $125*
Double Date Package: includes four balcony tickets with four drink tickets for $400
Tickets available September 9
Sponsorships available from $2,000
Please visit glide.org/holidayjam, email events@glide.org, or call (415) 674-6180 for further information.
*Plus applicable processing fees
About GLIDE:
GLIDE is a nationally recognized nonprofit, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, inspiring hope, and transforming lives. Through our integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and thrive. GLIDE is at the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing, homelessness, and racial and social justice.
