Season Opening Gala
Start your summer on the dance floor! Join us in celebrating the magic of the Berkshires and Jacob’s Pillow at our Season Opening Gala. Known as the ultimate summer kickoff, this unforgettable evening brings together friends, artists, and supporters, for a night of conversation, connection, and a celebration that culminates in plenty of dancing. Join us at the Gala and help ensure that Jacob’s Pillow can continue to provide a place for local and global communities to gather in celebration of dance and invigorate the cultural landscape of the Berkshires and beyond.
The Gala sold out early in 2025 - seats are limited and will go quickly, so we invite you to secure your ticket today!
Show Information
Expected run time
1 hour with no intermission
Livestream accessibility
American Sign Language (ASL) and audio description services will be available
Order of Events
5pm
A warm welcome and cocktail hour.
6pm
A one-night-only performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre, including the presentation of the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award, The School at Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble in a world premiere by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and plenty more celebratory performances!
Further performance details will be announced in March.
7:30pm
Dinner with dancing to follow.
Can't make it in-person?
Join us online for a free livestream of the one-night-only performance—registration now open.
Table Options
All table sponsorships include 10 tickets for the Gala performance, dinner, and after party. Table hosts will receive a commemorative poster (unframed).
- Best performance and dinner seating, including an opportunity to host Pillow VIPs at your dinner table
- Backstage post-show photo opportunity with Gala artists for table host(s)
- Best parking for table host(s)
- Featured recognition in the Gala program and verbal recognition from the stage
- Premium performance and dinner seating, including an opportunity to host Pillow VIPs at your dinner table
- Priority parking for table host(s)
- Featured recognition in the Gala program
- Priority performance and dinner seating
- Reserved parking for table host(s)
- Prominent recognition in the Gala program
- Reserved performance and dinner seating
- Recognition in the Gala program
Ticket Options
All tickets include the Gala performance, dinner, and after party (one ticket per person).
- Best performance and dinner seating
- Featured recognition in the Gala program
- Priority performance and dinner seating
- Prominent recognition in the Gala program
- Performance and dinner seating
- Recognition in the Gala program
CONTACT US
For more information or to inquire about corporate sponsorships and Gala Program Book advertisements, please contact Lily Moreschi, Donor Relations & Special Events Manager, at [email protected] or at 413.243.9919x130.
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MORE INFORMATION
Jacob’s Pillow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Each table of ten/individual ticket is tax-deductible beyond $250 per person, as permitted by law. Contributions are 100% tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Gala tables and tickets are eligible to be paid for via Donor Advised Fund, but cannot be paid in bifurcated payments. If you are interested in making your Gala contribution via DAF, please contact Lily Moreschi, Donor Relations & Special Events Manager, at [email protected] or 413.243.9919x130.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.
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