2025–26 Season Donor Events Calendar
We are delighted to offer a range of events over the coming season and hope that you can join us! You can expect an email invitation 4–6 weeks prior to the event, based on eligibility. Donors $1,000–$1,500 are eligible to attend one Intermission Reception of their choosing, and further details will be sent via an email invitation. For any ticket purchases or exchanges, please contact our Ticket Office at 510.642.9988 or tickets@calperformances.org. Events are subject to change.
Please check back for updates and additional events!
January
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Chicago Symphony Orchestra ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
January 17, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
February
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during Bruce Liu ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
February 10, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Martha Graham Dance Company ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
February 15, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
March
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during The English Concert ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
March 8, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Opera Parallèle ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
March 14, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
March 19, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
April
Season Preview
Join us for an exclusive first look at Cal Performances’ 2026-2027 Season with Executive and Artistic Director, Jeremy Geffen
For donors $1,500 and above
April 27, 2026
Location TBD
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during Víkingur Ólafsson ‘s performance
For donors $1,500 and above*
April 29, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
May
Post-Performance Reception
Join us for a post-performance reception after the performance of Renée Fleming
For donors $1,500 and above*
May 3, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level, immediately following the performance
Special Events
April 17, 2026— Cal Performances’ 2026 Gala, with The Joffrey Ballet
Still to be Scheduled:
Behind the Scenes
For donors $2,500 and above
Benefactor’s Dinner
For donors $50,000 and above
* Indicates that donors of $1,000-$1,499 are eligible to attend one event of their choosing