Fête 2025
Ballet Austin’s Premier Fundraising Gala

Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM
JW Marriott Austin

Dinner | Auction | Dancing | Decadence

Join Austin’s most fabulous and fearless for a night of high drama as we toast the 25th anniversary of Artistic Director Stephen Mills—and get a delicious taste of his upcoming world premiere, Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles, during Fête 2025, the not-to-miss gala of the year.

Expect elegance. Expect extravagance. Expect the unexpected.

Don your finery, sharpen your fangs, and prepare for a soirée dripping in decadence. The evening begins with cocktails and a lavish three-course dinner, followed by dancing, revelry and surprises worthy of Versailles. Then, when the chandeliers begin to shake, fête*ish takes over: our infamous late-night afterparty with DJ Cassandra, killer vibes, and plenty of plot twists.

Your Invitation Awaits…

FÊTE TABLES & TICKETS

Sponsorship & Tables:

Support Ballet Austin’s mission while securing your seat at the most thrilling table in town.
Tables of 10: $15,000 | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000

All table purchases include:

Table for up to 10 guests
Complimentary valet parking
Cocktail reception and multi-course dinner at the JW Marriott in Downtown Austin
Complimentary specialty cocktails and full bar service throughout the evening
Recognition in Ballet Austin’s March 2026 program for Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles (prominence varies by level)
Recognition in event projection (prominence based on level)

$15,000 table sponsorship

A complimentary VIP Box for 8 at select Ballet Austin productions during the 2025/26 Season*
Premium table placement
Champagne toast
VIP Lounge access
Special gift (1 per couple)

*Sold out for Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versaille. Available for Grimm Tales (Sept 26-28, 2026), The Nutcracker (Dec 6-23, 2026), InMotion (Feb 13-15, 2026) and The Magic Flute (May 8-10, 2026).

$10,000 table sponsorship

Preferred table placement
Champagne toast
VIP Lounge access
Special gift (1 per couple)

$7,500 table sponsorship

Standard Table Placement
VIP Lounge access

$5,000 table sponsorship

Rear/sides of room table placement (limited availability)

Single tickets ($1,000, $750 and $500 each) also available.

BUY TABLES & TICKETS

FÊTE HOST COMMITTEE

Joanne Bal
Linda Ball & Forrest Preece
Ada Corral
Beverly Dale
Joy Hodgson
Janette Keating
Cassandra King
Virginia Miracle
Elizabeth Newman
Edie Rogat & Cotter Cunningham
Jenna Salwen
Kate Stoker
Rhonda Ware

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Corporate underwriting opportunities including logo placement/promotion are available from $5,000+. Contact Christi.lotz@balletaustin.org for details and benefits.