galaEnglishOxford American Thesaurusgala noun the village is holding its annual summer gala: fete, gala day, fair, feast, festival, carnival, pageant, jubilee, jamboree, party, garden party, celebration; festivities; fundraiser, charity event, charity show; Dutch, & North American kermis.adjective his concerts have been gala occasions for some years: festive, celebratory, merry, joyous, joyful; diverting, entertaining, enjoyable, spectacular, showy; dated gay.