Colorado Symphony in the City Gala
An Evening with Jon Batiste and the Colorado Symphony
Sponsorships Available
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM
SEAWELL BALLROOM
1350 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80204
ATTIRE: BLACK TIE OR CITY CHIC
The 2026 Symphony in the City Gala brings together Denver’s most passionate supporters, community leaders, and music lovers for a night that captures the vibrant energy of our city; its creativity, culture, and rhythm.
Begin the evening with a spectacular fundraising dinner in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, then head to Boettcher Concert Hall for a performance by your Colorado Symphony that will dazzle and inspire. The celebration continues back in the Seawell Ballroom for a lively after-party featuring your favorite CSA musicians and the unmistakable pulse of the Mile High City.
Funds raised during our Symphony in the City Gala will directly support the Colorado Symphony’s mission to inspire and unite humanity through live music. Through groundbreaking collaborations, world-class performances, and dynamic community engagement, we bring music to life for more than a quarter of a million Coloradans each year—nurturing connection, creativity, and the next generation of music lovers.
Your Gala Sponsorship includes exclusive seating to see Jon Batiste perform with the Colorado Symphony along with access to the best party of the year!
Benefit Concert
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste is among the most celebrated and influential musicians of his generation, a genre-defying artist whose work seamlessly bridges jazz, classical, pop, R&B, and soul. A multi-GRAMMY® Award winner, ACADEMY Award® winner, and former bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Batiste brings his signature artistry, charisma, and musical vision to Denver for a one-night-only collaboration with your Colorado Symphony.
Your Gala Sponsorship includes the best tickets to see Jon Batiste perform with your Colorado Symphony! For concert-only tickets, visit our website.
Margaret Phipps Award
Dr. Paula Bernstein
The Colorado Symphony will award the 2026 Margaret Phipps Award to Dr. Paula Bernstein. The prestigious award, established in 1993, recognizes outstanding contributions and service to the Colorado Symphony and the arts community.
Gala Host Committee
Britany Chism, Tapestry Productions
Grace Heneveld, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Dan & Alicia Marker, Date Night Denver
Dr. Marta O'Grady, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Ryan Sanders, Design Within Reach
Topher Straus, Artist
Alex Thomas, Taft Law
Jamie Tsui, Community Leader
Artwork
Denver, Night
Gala artwork was generously shared by Denver artist, Topher Straus. Denver, Night will be available for purchase in the Symphony in the City Gala Auction.
