When: Saturday November 7th, 2026 4:00-6:30pm PDT
Where: Pauley Ballroom, Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union
2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
Attire: Cocktail Attire
Can’t Make it? Donate $150 or more by October 28th 2026 to get a pin!
2026 NorCal Band Benefit Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities
Producer – $10,000
● Tickets for eight people
● Recognition from the podium
● VIP champagne toast 30 minutes prior to doors opening to celebrate with Cal Band leadership
● Special mention on the Cal Band website and print program
● Highlighted in a dedicated post on the Cal Band social media pages
● Two complimentary VIP valet parking reservations
● *Inclusion on the Gala Banner
● *Recognition in pre-event emails
● Commemorative pins
Director – $5,000
● Tickets for six people
● VIP champagne toast 30 minutes prior to doors opening to celebrate with Cal Band leadership
● Special mention on the Cal Band website and print program
● Highlighted in a dedicated post on the Cal Band social media pages
● One complimentary VIP valet parking reservation
● *Inclusion on the Gala Banner
● Commemorative pins
Writer – $2,500
● Tickets for four people
● VIP champagne toast 30 minutes prior to doors opening to celebrate with Cal Band leadership
● Special mention on the Cal Band website and print program
● One complimentary valet parking reservation
● *Inclusion on the Gala Banner
● Commemorative pins
Set Designer – $1,000
● Tickets for two people
● Special mention on the Cal Band website and print program
● One complimentary valet parking reservation
● Commemorative pins
Lead Actor – $150
● Ticket for one person
● Commemorative pin
Supporting Cast (Current Cal Band Parents and Young Alumni ’16 through ’26) – $100
● Ticket for one person
● Commemorative pin
*All gifts are tax-deductible as prescribed by law. The tax-deductible amount is the cost of
your ticket or sponsorship, less $70 per person. The information you provide will be used
for university business and will not be released unless required by law.
For questions or inquiries, contact Barbara Goodson at bhgoodson@berkeley.edu.