Time & Place
Saturday, May 2, 2026
6:30 - 10:00 PM
War Memorial - Veterans Building
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA (map)
Attire: Cocktail attire with a musical flair
Tickets
Multiple ticket tier options are available to support SF Civic Music as a Supporter, Friend or Patron level!
Early bird ticket sales are limited and will end March 15, 2026.
Buy tickets by April 30; only a small number of tickets will be available at the door for $200/each.
Please support our nonprofit with the purchase of your ticket and we hope to see you in a generous mood on the evening of gala! All net proceeds go directly to running costs for the 2027 season.
Featuring
Drinks reception at 6:30pm
Chamber music by our musicians, conductors and friends
Magician
Hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats
Paddle Raise
Event finishes at 10pm and an afterparty location will be announced nearer the event.
Auction
This year's silent auction will feature a variety of unique Bay Area experiences.
100% of auction proceeds help to sustain SF Civic Music. As a volunteer-run nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of generous donors like you to keep concerts free for the community and playing opportunities accessible for our musicians.
*Please note we will not be able to accept cash at this event, so bring a credit card. We will have a Square reader and will also accept checks made out to ‘SF Civic Music Association’.
Street parking is limited but there are several accessible parking garages nearby. It is recommended to take public transit to the venue via MUNI or BART.
Transit & Parking
Tax Info
The San Francisco Civic Music Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal Tax ID number 94-3311973. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The fair market value of an individual gala ticket is $125. Please retain a copy of this receipt for your records and consult your tax advisor for specific advice on the tax deductibility of your gifts.
For questions or more information, contact gala@sfcivicmusic.org