Event Overview

Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the elegant San Francisco City Club for Merola Opera Program’s annual Gala — Belle Nuit: A Night of Merola. This unforgettable evening will bring together up to 200 guests, including leaders from San Francisco’s musical and philanthropic communities, Merola’s Board of Directors and supporters, civic leaders, alumni, and rising opera stars. The evening will honor John Churchwell (Merola ’96), celebrated Head of Music Staff at San Francisco Opera and Co-Director of the Music Academy of the West’s Vocal Institute.

Gala Event Details

Event Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location: The San Francisco City Club, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

Attendance: Up to 200 guests 

Tickets & Pricing: Individual tickets priced at $550

Sponsorship & Impact

Sponsoring Merola’s Gala is more than supporting an event — it’s an investment in the future of opera. With a fundraising goal of $325,000, the Gala plays a critical role in funding Merola’s mission to train exceptional emerging artists who go on to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages. Your sponsorship not only advances the arts here in the Bay Area, but globally — and provides unparalleled opportunities for visibility and recognition among a community of influential cultural and civic leaders, philanthropists, and arts enthusiasts. Together, we can celebrate Merola’s legacy of artistic excellence while shaping the next generation of opera’s stars.

Explore our sponsorship packages and benefits which includes detailed information and a reply form to submit your commitment.

Information

To ensure you are added to Merola’s invitation list, or to learn more sponsorships, you may contact Victoria Lam at vlam@merola.org or (415) 936 – 2311.