
Pittsburgh Opera hosts three major fundraising events every season, each geared toward diverse audiences and annual fundraising and “friend-raising” goals.
For more information, please contact Torrance Gricks, Manager of Corporate Development & Event Fundraising, at 412-281-0912 x225.




DIAMOND HORSESHOE CELEBRATION
DIAMOND HORSESHOE CELEBRATION
Sponsorship Range: $2,500–$20,000
Tickets: $50–$175
- Event: Fall season kick-off party, elevated cocktail-style event, live performances, community partners, auction fundraising, 200–250 attendees
- Audience: “First Time” opera-goers, socially-minded young and mid-professionals, socializers, arts lovers, 21–50 years old
- Benefits: Client engagement, networking, event-specific brand recognition, access to ticket discounts, website, and social media recognition
FASHION SHOW
FASHION SHOW
Sponsorship Range: $1,000–$10,000
Tickets: $55–$195
- Event: Fashion meets opera for a dazzling runway event, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, live performances, couture fashion and jewelry partners, 250–275 attendees
- Audience: Fashion lovers, socializers, students, and young professionals, all ages
- Benefits: Client engagement, networking, high-impact, targeted brand recognition, VIP ticketing benefits for executives, employees, clients and prospects
MAECENAS GALA
MAECENAS GALA
Sponsorship Range: $5,000–$50,000
Tickets: $150–$1,000, Tables for 10: $7,500
- Event: Spring season-ending formal affair, dinner, dancing, live performances, elevated branding, awards for impactful donors and community leaders, 400–500 attendees
- Audience: Pittsburgh Opera Board and top-tier donors, artists, corporate executives and business owners, young philanthropists, socializers, ages 25 and up
- Benefits: Client engagement, networking, event-specific brand recognition, access to ticket discounts, website and social media recognition