Become a Member
Consider making a donation to Cal Performances today. Members of Cal Performances join a community of performing arts lovers who have inside access to events, savings, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences. Membership supports our mission of presenting the highest caliber artists to thousands of Bay Area students and community members each year.
Friends of Cal Performances join a group of over 1,000 donors each year who believe in the power and importance of the performing arts. Friends of Cal Performances are at the heart of our community, making up the largest portion of our donor base, and sustaining our mission through their commitment to our organization.
$100–$249
$250–$499
$500–$999
$1,000–$1,499
Priority Single Ticket Access
Enjoy early ordering privileges for single tickets and added events. Advance on sale dates for the 2024–25 Season single tickets are listed to the right.
July 23
July 23
July 23
July 23
Priority Subscription Seating
Receive your seats for all subscription performances in advance of the General Public. Seating deadlines for the 2024–25 Season are listed to the right.
June 7
June 7
June 7
May 24
Newsletter
Receive behind the scenes exclusives and organizational news with our annual donor newsletter.
Friends Appreciation Concert
Complimentary tickets to a coveted season performance and invitation to a special post-performance reception.
2 tickets
2 tickets
4 tickets
Reserved Parking
Ability to purchase up to 6 reserved spaces in the Lower Sproul Parking Garage (located underneath Zellerbach Hall) throughout the season.
6 spaces
Donor Intermission Receptions
Invitation for two to join us for one donor intermission reception.
1 reception
$100–$249
- Priority Single Ticket Access: Enjoy early ordering privileges for single tickets and added events.
- Priority Seating: Receive your seats for all subscription performances in advance of the General Public. Seating deadlines for the 2024–25 Season to be announced in April 2024.
- Donor Flash Sales: Exclusive ticket access with Donor Flash Sales various times throughout the season.
- Newsletter: Receive behind the scenes exclusives and organizational news with our annual donor newsletter.
$1,000–$1,499
All of the above, plus:
- Parking Purchase : Ability to purchase 6 reserved spaces in the Zellerbach Hall parking garage throughout the season.
- Friends Appreciation Concert: Invitation for four to annual Friends Appreciation Concert and Reception
- Donor Intermission Receptions: Invitation for two to join us for one donor intermission reception. Schedule of receptions for the 2024–25 Season to be announced.
The Producer’s Circle is a community of individuals who are passionate about the performing arts and want to deepen their relationship with Cal Performances and the artists we present. Annual support from Producer’s Circle members enables Cal Performances to continue presenting our ambitious programs while also expanding our audience and accessibility to the broader community.
$1,500–$2,499
($50 is not tax-deductible)
$2500–$4,999
($172 is not tax-deductible)
$5,000–$9,999
($316 is not tax-deductible)
$10,000–$14,999
($370 is not tax-deductible)
$15,000–$24,999
($370 is not tax-deductible)
Unlimited Parking Purchases
Ability to purchase unlimited reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage.
Priority Subscription Seating
Receive your seats for all subscription performances in advance of Friends donors and the general public. Seating deadlines for the 2023–24 Season are listed to the right.
May 10
May 10
May 10
May 10
May 10
Advanced Single Ticket Purchasing
Ability to purchase single tickets during subscription sale.
April 23
April 23
April 23
April 23
April 23
Donor Intermission Receptions
Invitation for all donor intermission receptions. Schedule of receptions for the 2023–24 Season to be announced.
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage.
4 spaces
12 spaces
15 spaces
15 spaces
Seat Upgrades
Access to seat upgrades for select performances through the Producer’s Circle phone line.
Home Concert
Home Concert invitation for two with a Cal Performances Artist, per availability.
1 concert
2 concerts
2 concerts
Performing Arts Travel Opportunities
Invitations to join in exclusive performing arts travel opportunities, per availability.
Concierge Subscription Services
Concierge assistance with curating your own subscription package with Cal Performances Staff.
$1,500–$2,499
($50 is not tax-deductible)
- Lobby Donor Wall: Your name will be listed in Cal Performances donor listings for one season
- Unlimited Parking Purchases: Ability to purchase unlimited reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage
- Priority Seating: Receive your seats for all subscription performances in advance of Friends donors and the general public. Seating deadlines for the 2021/22 Season to be announced in June 2021.
- Advanced Single Ticket Purchasing: Ability to purchase single tickets during subscription sale
- Concierge Ticketing: Ticketing services through dedicated Producer’s Circle phone line
- No Ticket Fees: Fees waived for all ticketing transactions
- Season Preview Event: Invitation for two for Season Preview Event
- Donor Intermission Receptions: Invitation for all donor intermission receptions. Schedule of receptions for the 2021/22 Season to be announced.
$2500–$4,999
($172 is not tax-deductible)
All of the above, plus:
- Complimentary Parking: Four complimentary reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage
- Behind the Scenes: Invitation for two to a special behind the scenes artist event
- Seat Upgrades: Access to seat upgrades for select performances through the Producer’s Circle phone line
$5,000–$9,999
($316 is not tax-deductible)
All of the above, plus:
- Complimentary Parking: Twelve complimentary reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage
- Home Concert: Invitation for two to a Home Concert with a Cal Performances Artist, per availability
$10,000–$14,999
($370 is not tax-deductible)
All of the above, plus:
- Complimentary Parking: Fifteen complimentary reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage
- Home Concert: Invitation for two to 2 Home Concerts with a Cal Performances Artists, per availability
- Donor Profile: Opportunity to be featured in a donor profile in Cal Performances materials
$15,000–$24,999
($370 is not tax-deductible)
All of the above, plus:
- Performing Arts Travel Opportunities: Invitations to join in exclusive performing arts travel opportunities, per availability
- Private Tour: Opportunity to take a private tour of Zellerbach Hall with Senior Cal Performances Staff Member
- Concierge Subscription Services: Concierge assistance with curating your own subscription package with Cal Performances Staff
Our major donors share a bold vision for the performing arts and provide ongoing financial support that ensures that highest-quality artistic programming remains at the heart of Cal Performances. The partnership with our major donors allows us not only to rediscover classic repertoire, but also invest in new work, allowing us to produce and premiere performances that are relevant to our society and our time.
$25,000–$49,999
($470 is not tax-deductible)
$50,000–$99,999
($560 is not tax-deductible)
$100,000+
($560 is not tax-deductible)
Backstage Visit
Backstage Visit with Cal Performances Artist of your choice, per artist availability.
Complimentary Parking
Unlimited complimentary reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage for one season.
Series Sponsorship
Opportunity to be recognized as patron sponsor of a performance series of your choice.
$25,000–$49,999
($470 is not tax-deductible)
- Patron Sponsorship: Opportunity to be recognized as the Patron Sponsor of one artist engagement
- Backstage Visit: Backstage Visit with Cal Performances Artist of your choice, per artist availability
- Dinner with Artistic Director: Opportunity to have dinner with Cal Performances Artistic and Executive Director, per availability
$50,000–$99,999
($560 is not tax-deductible)
All of the above, plus:
- Complimentary Parking: Unlimited complimentary reserved performance parking spaces in Zellerbach Hall garage for one season
- Series Sponsorship: Opportunity to be recognized as patron sponsor of a performance series of your choice
$100,000+
($560 is not tax-deductible)
All of the above, plus:
- Season Sponsorship: Opportunity to be recognized as season series sponsor
- All Access: All-access Cal Performances experience custom tailored to your interests.