2027 Opening Night Gala
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR SAN FRANCISCO'S BIGGEST NIGHT!
The curtain rises on a new season of unforgettable moments—and there is no better way to celebrate.
Join us as fashion, music, and dance collide in spectacular style at San Francisco Ballet’s 2027 Opening Night Gala on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Walk the red carpet and enjoy cocktails before savoring a sumptuous three-course dinner at San Francisco City Hall. Next, make your way to the War Memorial Opera House for an exclusive performance curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, featuring a world-premiere commission by William Forsythe. The celebration continues at our iconic After Party, featuring top Bay Area DJs and surprises throughout the night.
More than an evening, it is a multisensory celebration of innovation and movement—bold, dazzling, electric.
By joining us for this extraordinary evening, you directly support San Francisco Ballet’s artistic vision, enabling the creation and production of groundbreaking work on stage. Your support also helps nurture emerging talent through SF Ballet School scholarships and powers education programs that reach thousands of children, schools, families, seniors, and community organizations across the Bay Area each year.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this extraordinary night.
Date
Thursday, January 14, 2027
2027 Gala Chairs
GALA CHAIR • Rochelle Lacey
DINNER CHAIR • Jill McNay
DÉCOR CHAIR • Allison Sievers
YPC GALA CO-CHAIRS • Natasha Batten, Caleb Keime, John Oberbeck
Questions?
Please reach out to the Events team at gala@sfballet.org.
About the Gala
Walk the red carpet and mingle over cocktails before savoring a sumptuous three-course dinner at San Francisco City Hall, prepared by McCalls Catering & Events, followed by a one-night-only performance curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo at the War Memorial Opera House. Then cap off the evening at our legendary After Party with popular Bay Area DJs and a live band.
With the visionary flair of J. Riccardo Benavides of Ideas Event Styling, the 2026 Opening Night Gala bursts to life in vibrant color, immersive design, and unexpected artistry—a bold reflection of San Francisco Ballet’s new era. More than an evening, it’s a multisensory celebration of innovation and movement—provocative, relevant, and electric.
We can’t wait to welcome you on this extraordinary night!
Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM: Red Carpet and Reception at City Hall
6:00 PM: Dinner at City Hall
8:00 PM: Performance at War Memorial Opera House
10:00 PM: After-party at City Hall (VIP entrance is located at the top of the stairs in the Rotunda)
2026 Gala Chairs
GALA HONORARY CHAIR • Rita Moreno
GALA CHAIR • Terra Sollman
DINNER CHAIR • Rochelle Lacey
DÉCOR CHAIR • Brigitta Whiting
YPC GALA CO-CHAIRS • Devon Youngblood and John Oberbeck
Ticket Levels
INDIVIDUAL $12,500 • TABLE OF TEN $125,000
Includes valet parking, red carpet, and reception; best-in-house Rotunda dinner seating; best-in-house Box Premium Center performance seating with champagne box service; VIP After Party tickets; print and digital recognition as an Icon Sponsor; and an invitation to an exclusive pre-Gala party for 2027 Opening Night Gala supporters (if reserved by December 12). Icon Sponsors also receive a Gala casting sheet signed by the Artistic Director.
INDIVIDUAL $8,000 • TABLE OF TEN $80,000
Includes valet parking, red carpet, reception, prime dinner and performance seating, VIP After Party tickets, print and digital recognition as a Diamond Sponsor, and an invitation to an exclusive pre-Gala party for 2027 Opening Night Gala supporters (if reserved by December 12).
INDIVIDUAL $5,500 • TABLE OF TEN $55,000
Includes valet parking, red carpet, reception, prime dinner and performance seating, VIP After Party tickets, print and digital recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, and an invitation to an exclusive pre-Gala party for 2027 Opening Night Gala supporters (if reserved by December 12).
INDIVIDUAL $3,500 • TABLE OF TEN $35,000
Includes valet parking, red carpet, reception, prime dinner and performance seating, VIP After Party tickets, print and digital recognition as a Gold Sponsor, and an invitation to an exclusive pre-Gala party for 2027 Opening Night Gala supporters (if reserved by December 12).
INDIVIDUAL $2,000 • TABLE OF TEN $20,000
Includes valet parking, red carpet, reception, dinner seating, preferred performance seating, General Admission After Party tickets (does not include access to the VIP area), print and digital recognition as a Silver Sponsor, and an invitation to an exclusive pre-Gala party for 2027 Opening Night Gala supporters (if purchased by December 12).