Elton John will headline City of Hope's Spirit of Life Gala 10/22 at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, during which AEG Presents Chairman/CEO Jay Marciano will receive the Spirit of Life Award in recognition of his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts.

The event will be emceed by comedian Fred Armisen. Magician David Blaine will also perform. Attendees will enjoy a bespoke menu from pasta expert Evan Funke of Los Angeles eateries Mother Wolf and Felix Trattoria.

"I am honored to be receiving the Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope and to be able to contribute to raising awareness and funds to speed its important work of eradicating cancer and improving lives for so many,” Marciano said. “I'm also humbled and grateful that Elton John, a true superstar in every regard, has agreed to lend his immeasurable talents to this event with a performance that’s sure to inspire support for a cause that unfortunately touches so many lives."

Added John, who teamed with AEG for his record-breaking and final Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, "Jay is more than a colleague—he is a dear friend. It's my pleasure to lend my support to him as he receives the Spirit of Life honor, especially given City of Hope’s dignity-giving supportive care for people who face cancer, along with its unmatched research for other life-threatening illnesses."

The gala will conclude a slate of fundraising gatherings throughout 2024, including Taste of Hope, the Future Hope Poker Tournament and Songs of Hope. For tickets to the Spirit of Life lionization of Jay Marciano, click here.