45th Annual Holiday Concert & Gala
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 pm: O Night Divine! Christmas Music Concert with the Choral Arts Chorus and Orchestra in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
8:30 pm: Reception and silent auction featuring luxury items and the finest in travel, dining, and priceless social opportunities on the Roof Terrace
9:30 pm: Gourmet dinner and dancing until midnight on the Roof Terrace
BLACK TIE
The Choral Arts Annual Holiday Concert and Gala is a highlight of the Washington holiday season and entertains over 400 local business leaders, diplomatic dignitaries, DC trendsetters, and more. This year’s event will feature a breathtaking holiday concert led by Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan with the sounds of a lush orchestra, followed by cocktails, a deluxe silent auction, a gourmet dinner, and dancing that will carry us into the night.
TABLES
$12,500 Guarantor Table
- Gala dinner seating for 10
- 10 Box Tier seats for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
- Invitation for four to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in mid December
- Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
- Recognition in all 2025-2026 concert programs
$9,500 of a Guarantor Table level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.
$9,500 Partner Table
- Gala dinner seating for 10
- 10 Premium Orchestra seats for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
- Invitation for two to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in mid December
- Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
- Recognition in all 2025-2026 concert programs
$6,500 of a Partner Table level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.
TICKETS
$1,250 Founder Ticket
- Gala dinner seating for one
- One Box Tier seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
- Invitation for one to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in mid December
- Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
- Recognition in all 2025-2026 concert programs
$950 of a Founder Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.
$950 Benefactor Ticket
- Gala dinner seating for one
- One Premium Orchestra seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
- Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
- Recognition in all 2025-2026 concert programs
$650 of a Benefactor Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.
$750 Patron Ticket
- Gala seating for one
- One Orchestra seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
- Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
- Recognition in all 2025-2026 concert programs
$450 of a Patron Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.
SPONSORSHIPS
Tickets for Troops
With a donation of $1,500, you can underwrite 50 tickets for active duty, retired, or wounded service members and their families to enjoy a Choral Arts Christmas concert.
A sponsorship of Tickets for Troops is fully tax-deductible under applicable laws
SILENT AUCTION
About the Auction
- Choral Arts’ silent auction is a time-honored tradition at every gala. Highlights every year includes over a hundred luxurious domestic and international travel opportunities, fine dining experiences across the DC region, jewelry and artwork, and priceless experiences that can only be found with Choral Arts.
- More information, including a full catalogue of auction items, will be shared before the event.
Donate an Item
Choral Arts is currently accepting donations to Choral Arts’ silent auction!
Benefits of in-kind donations include program listings, invitations to pre-gala celebrations, and more. If you or your organization/business would like to donate an item or have questions about the benefits of your gift, contact silentauction@choralarts.org or complete the form below:
All attendees must have a ticket. By purchasing tickets, you accept the risk of attending a live performance.
All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change.
