We are celebrating our Ruby Anniversary in grand style at the 16th annual Serenata Gala on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Four Seasons Austin Hotel! Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, this Parisian-themed evening will capture the romance, artistry, and joie de vivre of Montmartre—right here in Austin. This year’s Gala will honor Dennis and Kandace Eakin and celebrate the 10th season of Annie Burridge’s visionary leadership, all while raising vital funds to support Austin Opera.

Serenata raises funds to support Austin Opera's artistic excellence including world-class productions of classic and contemporary operatic masterpieces; impactful education programs that advance equity in the community by closing the gap in access to arts enrichment; and innovative initiatives like the Residency for Latinx Creatives which brings composers and librettists to Austin.

Sponsor a Table

All Serenata table sponsorships include tickets for 10 guests and valet parking. Please click here for additional benefits associated with each level. 

PRESENTING SPONSOR ($25,000; $20,250 is tax deductible)

LEAD SPONSOR ($15,000; $10,150 is tax deductible)

PREMIER SPONSOR ($10,000; $6,650 is tax deductible)

PRIME SPONSOR ($5,000; $2,300 is tax deductible)

For more information, please contact Chrissy Nanton, Associate Director of Development, at 512-610-7674 or by email at cnanton@austinopera.org.

Individual Tickets

  • Premier seating
  • Recognition as a Premier Sponsor in the Serenata Program
  • Invitation to a VIP Reception hosted by Co-Chairs Eléonore Lescure & Christina Aimard with Dennis & Kandace Eakin
  • Complimentary valet parking

($680 is tax deductible)

  • Prime Seating
  • Complimentary valet parking

($230 is tax deductible)

For friends ages 21-39

  • Reserved Seating
Serenata Sponsors
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