Friends/Patrons

Your Support Makes A Difference

Every performance and education program we provide is made possible by the generosity of donors like you. Thank you. When you become a Friend of or a Patron Circle donor to San Diego Opera, you provide the vital support needed to deliver world-class opera and exciting, accessible programs to the diverse audiences in our community.

Giving also offers you opportunities to enhance your own enjoyment of the opera through programs available only to our donors. Whether you are an appreciator of timeless classics or an admirer of new works and specially commissioned operas, your gift will support the extraordinary combination of music and theatre that is opera and gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy the transformative power of this thrilling and beautiful art form.

Friends of San Diego Opera Benefits

A truly rewarding philanthropic experience that provides you with exclusive benefits to deepen your understanding of opera.

Contributor ($100)

  • Donor Wall recognition for all Main Stage operas
  • An invitation to Bruce’s Box Lunch, an exciting exploration of our Main Stage operas with Conductor-in-Residence Bruce Staysna
  • An invitation to Stars in the Salon, a unique virtual opportunity to meet your favorite opera stars as General Director David Bennett leads a panel discussion
  • Priority Ticket Upgrades
  • Invitation to our Annual Meeting

Supporter ($300)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in the program for all SDO Mainstage performances

Sustainer ($600)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • An invitation to the Backstage Experience, a tour led by David Bennett as he shares the amazing world of opera stagecraft and legendary opera stories.

Benefactor ($1,000)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • An invitation to Celebrating the Voice – an immersive musical experience where you will be surrounded by San Diego Opera’s acclaimed chorus.

Patron Circle Benefits

As a donor at the Patron Circle level, you will generously support the art form you cherish and enjoy unprecedented access.

Bronze Patron ($2,000)

All Friends of San Diego Opera benefits, plus:

  • Priority subscription upgrade
  • Patron Circle recognition in the printed programs for all concerts and operas

Silver Patron ($3,500)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Access to the Patron Lounge for all opera performances
    (Fair market value of benefits is $60)

Gold Patron ($5,000)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to the annual Onstage Dinner (cost paid by donor)
  • Invitation to the exclusive Master Class event, led by Music Director Yves Abel at a private home
    (Fair market value of benefits is $100)

General Director’s Circle ($10,000 – $24,999)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Complimentary parking for operas held at the San Diego Civic Theatre
  • Exclusive invitations for exciting travel experiences
    (Fair market value of benefits is $145)

Artist Sponsor ($25,000 – $49,999)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials for any of our operas or concerts
  • Opportunity to meet your sponsored artist
  • Two complimentary tickets to the opening night of the production featuring your sponsored artist and an invitation for two to the cast party
    (Fair market value of benefits is $735)

Production Sponsor ($50,000 – $99,999)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as a Production Sponsor of any of our operas or concerts
  • A private backstage experience curated just for you
  • Two complimentary tickets to the annual Onstage Dinner
    (Fair market value of benefits is $1,335)

Lead Production Sponsor ($100,000 – $299,999)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as a Lead Sponsor of an opera or concert
  • Two additional complimentary tickets to your sponsored opera
  • Two additional complimentary tickets to the annual Onstage Dinner
    (Fair market value of benefits is $2,425)

Season Sponsor ($300,000+)

All preceding benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in print and electronic materials as San Diego Opera’s Season Sponsor
  • Two additional complimentary tickets to each of San Diego Opera’s productions and concerts for a total of ten
  • Personalized experiences created just for you
    (Fair market value of benefits is $3,495)
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