2026–27 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.
September
Behind the Scenes
Join us for a behind the scenes look at the The Australian Ballet
For donors $2,500 and above
September 24, 2026
Zellerbach Hall
Season Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the Opening of our season following the performance of the The Australian Ballet
For donors $1,500 and above
September 25, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level, immediately following the performance
October
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Takács Quartet’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
October 11, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Friends Appreciation Concert
Join us at Steve Reich at 90: A Birthday Celebration with complimentary tickets (based on giving level)
For donors $250 and above
October 24, 2026
Zellerbach Hall
November
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during Lise Davidsen’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
November 19, 2026
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
January
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during Mitsuko Uchida’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
January 29, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
February
Open Rehearsal
Join us for an open rehearsal of the Compagnie Hervé Koubi
For donors $250 and above
February 4, 2027
Zellerbach Hall
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the performance of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
For donors $1,500 and above
February 10, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
February 19, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the performance of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
For donors $1,500 and above
February 21, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
March
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Vienna Philharmonic’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
March 3, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Cal Performances’ 2027 Gala
Join us for an elegant evening at Cal Performances’ 2027 Gala, with the Vienna Philharmonic
March 4, 2027
Zellerbach Hall & Zellerbach Playhouse
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during Audra McDonald’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
March 20, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
April
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
April 6, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Pre-Performance Legacy Luncheon
Join us for a pre-performance luncheon before the performance of Paul Lewis
For Sarah Bernhardt Legacy Society Members
April 11, 2027
The Faculty Club
Season Preview
Join us for an exclusive first look at Cal Performances’ 2027-2028 Season with Executive and Artistic Director, Jeremy Geffen
For donors $1,500 and above
Date TBD
Zellerbach Hall
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during the Le Concert des Nations’ performance
For donors $1,500 and above
April 23, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
Intermission Reception
Join us for an intermission reception during The English Concert’s performance
For donors $1,500 and above
April 25, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level
May
Season Closing Reception
Join us in celebrating the end of our 2026-27 season following the performance of MOMIX
For donors $1,500 and above
May 9, 2027
Zellerbach Hall, Mezzanine Level, immediately following the performance