10 Year Anniversary Halloween Gala
October 17, 2026

5:30pm Sponsor Soirée
6:30pm Doors Open
7:00-10:00pm On Stage Performance and Halloween Dance Party

Each year, the Hammer Theater Center offers San José’s best family-friendly Halloween Party including a fully-staged performance and the opportunity to support New Ballet.

The night begins with a reception for Sponsors, then all ticket holders join festivities in the lobby, followed by an elegant main-stage performance, and a post-show reception and dance party. Kids (and grown-ups) are invited to join the festivities in costume and enjoy a night of ballet, Halloween treats, and fun surprises.

All proceeds from the evening support New Ballet’s beloved annual production of The San José Nutcracker. This enchanting night of dance, celebration, and community is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season.

The Halloween Dance Party  is New Ballet’s most important fundraising event of the year in support of The San José Nutcracker, funding opportunities for local youth to perform on scholarship, invited viewing opportunities for local families from Title 1 Schools, and a shush-free preview for families affected with cognitive and sensory disabilities. 

Event Title Host: $10,000 (Tax Deductible Amount $8,913.02) email jburton@newballet.com for more info
Benefits at this level include:

• The title of this event will include you/your organization’s name

• Listing as Title Host in all marketing materials created after your sponsorship

• Press release shared with local and regional media

• Dedicated Social Media Posts on Instagram and TikTok

• Dedicated announcement in our newsletter

• + all Sponsor-Level benefits listed below

Cohost: $5,000 (Tax Deductible Amount $3,913.02) email jburton@newballet.com for more info
Benefits at this level include:

• Listing as Co-Host for this event in all marketing materials created after your sponsorship

• + all Sponsor-Level benefits listed below

Sponsor: $1,200* (Tax Deductible Amount $113.02) email jburton@newballet.com for more info

Benefits at this level include:

• Entry for 10 the catered Sponsor Reception prior to the Gala Performance

• 10 Tickets to the Gala Performance in the Hammer Theatre’s Sobrato Auditorium

• Entry for 10 to the post-Gala afterparty

• Premium Wine for you and your guests at the Sponsor Bar during the afterparty

• Recognition in printed programs

• Recognition online

• 7 sponsorships currently available at this level

*Price increases to $1,300 on 9/1/2026

Family Pass: $350

• Entry for 5 to the Gala Performance and afterparty

Single Ticket Pass: $75

• Entry for 1 to the Gala Performance and afterparty

AUCTION

In September, bid on exceptional auction items and support "The San Jose Nutcracker!" This online silent auction will culminate at Halloween Dance Party. Items include vacations in luxurious locations, fashion, wine and fun.

Thank you to Holy Cannoli for their generous support of last year’s catering!