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Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 5:30 PM

La Jolla Music Society

SummerFest Gala 2026

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

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An exquisite evening recital that will leave you feeling inspired. You’re invited for an exclusive and intimate performance that benefits La Jolla Music Society’s Artistic and Learning & Engagement Programs.

 

EVENING PROGRAM

5:30 PM   Champagne Reception
7:00 PM   Performance
7:30 PM   Seated Dinner
9:00 PM   Dessert Bar and Dancing

 

Elevated Cocktail Attire • Complimentary Valet Parking

 

For further information, please contact Special Events at Gala@TheConrad.org or call 858-526-3450.

 


 

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Gala Chairs: Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss
SummerFest Chairs: Marge Schmale and Nancy Linke Patton

 

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

700 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037

GALA TABLES 

All tickets include complimentary valet parking, exclusive access to the Champagne reception, gourmet dinner, a live benefit concert featuring Inon Barnatan and fellow SummerFest artists, plus an indulgent dessert after-party.

$50,000 Ruby Table Sponsor

Most prominent recognition as a Ruby Sponsor of La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest Gala, including premier placement in the program book, gala website, and digital presentation, with acknowledgment among the evening’s leading benefactors.

  • One (1) table for 10 guests
  • VIP dinner and performance seating for ten
  • Exclusive invitation to a fall celebration honoring our gala sponsors (October 10, 2026)
  • $45,000 is tax deductible

$25,000 Diamond Table Sponsor

Exclusive recognition as a Diamond Sponsor of La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest Gala, including prominent placement in the program book, gala website, and digital presentation.

  • One (1) table for 10 guests
  • VIP dinner and performance seating for ten
  • Exclusive invitation to a fall celebration honoring our gala sponsors (October 10, 2026)
  • $20,000 is tax deductible

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

All tickets include complimentary valet parking, exclusive access to the Champagne reception, gourmet dinner, a live benefit concert featuring Inon Barnatan and fellow SummerFest artists, plus an indulgent dessert after-party.

$10,000 Sapphire Ticket for One

Premier recognition as a Sapphire Sponsor of LJMS’ SummerFest Gala, including featured placement in the program book, gala website, and digital presentation.

  • Premier dinner and performance seating for one
  • Exclusive invitation to a fall celebration honoring our gala sponsors (October 10, 2026)
  • $9,500 is tax deductible

$5,000 Emerald Sponsor for One

Premier recognition as an Emerald Sponsor of LJMS’ SummerFest Gala, including recognition in the program book, gala website, and digital presentation.

  • Preferred dinner and performance seating for one
  • Exclusive invitation to a fall celebration honoring our gala sponsors (October 10, 2026)
  • $4,500 is tax deductible

$3,000 Topaz Ticket for One

Recognition as a Topaz Sponsor of LJMS’ SummerFest Gala, including recognition in the program book.

  • Preferred dinner and performance seating for one
  • Exclusive invitation to a fall celebration honoring our gala sponsors (October 10, 2026)
  • $2,500 is tax deductible

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Underwriting support above $3,000 per person or $6,000 per household includes an exclusive invitation to a fall celebration honoring our gala sponsors.

$50,000 Will Support:

  • Gala Dinner

$15,000 Will Support:

  • Welcome Reception
  • After-Party Dessert Reception

$10,000 Will Support:

  • Gala Décor
  • Flowers
  • Gala Invitation

$7,500 Will Support:

  • Gala Lighting
  • Dinner Wines

BECOME AN UNDERWRITER

$5,000 Will Support:

  • Gala Bar
  • Program Books

$3,000 Will Support:

  • Valet parking
  • Photography

$1,000 Will Support:

  • Specialty Cocktails
  • After Party Entertainment

Underwriting support above $3,000 will receive name recognition in the program book and digital presentation at the SummerFest Gala.