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 ($1 – $4,999)

Your impact is powerful! Friends of San Diego Opera is a rewarding philanthropic experience and provides you with exclusive experiences that deepens your understanding of opera and brings you closer to the people who make the magic happen.

If you make a gift of $100 or more, you receive:

• Recognition in our printed program, on the Donor Wall inside the Civic Theatre, and on our website
• An invitation to the Annual Meeting
• An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour

Patron Circle ($5,000 – $9,999)

As a donor at the Patron Circle level, you will generously support the art form you cherish and enjoy unforgettable experiences. You will receive all the preceding benefits, plus:

• Priority subscription upgrade
• Patron Circle recognition in the printed programs for all operas
• Enjoy refreshments and the company of other opera lovers in the Patron lounge at the Civic Theatre (admission for those holding tickets under your name)
• Priority invitations and reserved seating at our behind-the-scenes and learning experiences

Fair market value of benefits is $300

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

All the above, plus:

• Complimentary parking for operas held at the San Diego Civic Theatre

Fair market value of benefits is $354

Artist Sponsor ($25,000 – $49,999)

All the preceding, plus:

• Recognition in print and electronic materials as an Artist Sponsor 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 a
  complimentary invitation for two to the cast party

Fair market value of benefits is $1,046

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

All the above, 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
  

Fair market value of benefits is $1,046

Major Production Sponsor ($100,000 – $199,999)

All the above, plus:

• Recognition in print and electronic materials as a Major Production Sponsor of an opera or concert
• Two additional complimentary tickets to your sponsored performance and to the cast party

Fair market value of benefits is $1,538

Season Sponsor ($200,000+)

All the above, 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 $3,014