Special Event

Spring for the Symphony Gala

May 16, 2026 | 5:30pm

California Theatre,
San Jose, CA

Purchase individual sponsorships online or email development@symphonysanjose.org to organize sponsorships.

Featuring tenor Ben Gulley

Event Itinerary

5:15 p.m.

Early VIP Check-in 

5:30 p.m.

Guest Arrival and Cocktail Reception  

6:30 p.m.

Seated Dinner  

7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall Performance and Live Auction

8:30 p.m.

Dessert Reception with the Artists  

About the Event

Be part of Symphony San Jose's first-ever gala inside the historic California Theatre—an unforgettable evening celebrating music, imagination, and community.  

Experience the theatre in ways rarely possible—sip drinks onstage, savor a seated dinner in the majestic lobby, enjoy live music moments throughout the evening, and be blown away by performances featuring tenor Ben Gulley, a favorite from Symphony San Jose's Passionate Puccini and Holiday Spectacular concerts.  

This gala promises a playful celebration of music and a night unlike anything we've hosted before—join us!  

Individual tickets start at $350 and go on sale March 16—stay tuned! 

Sponsorship Details 

Our Spring for the Symphony Gala offers a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to provide meaningful visibility, memorable guest experiences, and lasting impact in our community.  

To secure a sponsorship or for more information, please contact Beck Engwerda at development@symphonysanjose.org. 

$25,000 Presenting Sponsor 

  • Top billing and naming recognition as Presenting Sponsor across the event 
  • Opportunity to sponsor and name a featured element of the evening (e.g., bar or performance) with logo on event signage
  • Full-page promotion in the event program and verbal recognition from the stage 
  • Recognition across Symphony San Jose website, email, and social media
  • Two VIP premium tables for up to 16 guests in the main lobby
  • Premium front-row concert hall seating for the performance and live auction
  • Meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with guest artists
  • Early VIP entry and check-in 

Tax-deductible portion $23,720 

$15,000 Platinum Sponsorship 

  • Full-page promotion in the event program and verbal recognition from the stage  
  • Recognition across Symphony San Jose website, email, and social media 
  • Two VIP premium tables for up to 16 guests in the main lobby 
  • Meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with guest artists 
  • Early VIP entry and check-in 

Tax-deductible portion: $14,040 

$10,000 Gold Sponsorship 

  • One premium table for 8 guests in the main lobby 
  • Half-page promotion in the event program and verbal recognition from the stage 
  • Recognition on social media 
  • Meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with guest artists 
  • Early VIP entry and check-in 

Tax-deductible portion: $9,360 

$5,000 Table Sponsorship 

  • Preferred table for 8 guests in the upper lobby level 
  • Recognized donor listing in the event program 

Tax-deductible portion: $4,360