The legendary Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall hosts the return of the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert on March 3, 2026. This historic evening celebrates its thirty-ninth year under the visionary guidance of Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson alongside Musical Director Tony Shanahan. The lineup features an extraordinary array of talent including rock icon Debbie Harry and Kate Pierson of The B-52s. Trailblazing artist Allison Russell and chillwave pioneer Toro y Moi join a diverse roster that includes the Philip Glass Ensemble and Tibetan ambassador Tenzin Choegyal. This gathering serves as a vital cultural embassy that ensures the survival and flourishing of Tibetan civilization through the power of music and communal art.
This year the event coincides with the Year of the Fire Horse which symbolizes a period of heightened spiritual energy and profound transformation. The performance schedule delivers one-night-only collaborations and a moving chanted invocation by the Monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery. The Resistance Revival Chorus and the electro-acoustic Scorchio Quartet provide a rich sonic backdrop for an evening that transcends traditional concert boundaries. Every ticket purchase directly fuels the educational programs and cultural preservation initiatives of Tibet House US as founded at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The atmosphere at Carnegie Hall is consistently electric as world-class musicians unite for this singular cause. This benefit remains a cornerstone of the New York City cultural calendar and offers a visceral experience of artistic solidarity.