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 signature performances 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
*$15K tables include a VIP box for 8 at the March 2026 world premiere of Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles (limited availability).

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 May 2024 program for The Sleeping Beauty (prominence varies by level)
Recognition in event projection (prominence based on level)

$15,000 table sponsorship

A complimentary VIP Box for 8 at the World Premiere of Stephen Mills’ Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versaille (March 27-29, 2026 @ The Long Center
Premium table placement
Champagne toast
VIP Lounge access
Special gift (1 per couple)

$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.