Global music star 50 Cent will headline the Big Art Festival Gala Dinner with Football Legends in New York City on 16 July, days before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
The exclusive event will take place at Capitale in Lower Manhattan, bringing together leading figures from international sport, business, culture and luxury entertainment.
Organised by Maxim Berin, founder of the Big Art Festival and chief executive of Berin Iglesias Art, the gala will feature a special performance by 50 Cent, the award-winning rapper, entrepreneur and cultural figure.
Sports broadcaster Emily Austin will host the evening, which will also include performances by saxophonist Max Merseny and singer Carolina Rial, alongside a presentation of Chopard’s latest High Jewellery Collection.
FIFA will participate in the event for the second consecutive year, alongside DAZN and long-standing festival partner Chopard. The gala is designed to connect the worlds of football, international investment, entertainment and contemporary luxury.
Over the past five years, the Big Art Festival has held events in destinations including St Moritz, Monaco, Dubai and Hong Kong. Its international network, known as the Big Art Society, brings together family office leaders, investors, technology entrepreneurs and cultural figures.
“Football is a universal language that brings people together across industries and cultures,” Berin said.
“New York connects all these worlds. True luxury today is emotional. It is about creating unforgettable experiences, human connections and partnerships that continue long after the evening has ended.”
The gala will be staged inside the landmark Capitale building, a Beaux-Arts venue designed by architect Stanford White and completed in 1893.
The event is expected to attract international decision-makers, investors, football figures and entertainment personalities ahead of the World Cup Final in New York.




