The 14th Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala was held on June 2, 2016.
- Hosts - John Oliver
- Muppets - Elmo, Telly, Cookie Monster (Peter Linz), Grover, The Count, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird
- Honoring - Exceptional Minds, IBM
- Musical guest Charlie Puth performed his song "One Call Away," as well as James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend."