Co-Chairs Christina Aimard and Eléonore Lescure invite you to celebrate Austin Opera’s Ruby Anniversary in grand style at the 16th annual Serenata Gala: A Night in Montmartre. 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.

Join us for a magical evening of fine wine and dining, unforgettable live music, and luxurious live and silent auctions in honor of arts philanthropists Dennis and Kandace Eakin. Austin Opera will also honor Whorton Insurance as this year’s Community Honoree and recognize Robert Faires as the Arts Advocate of the Year.

Proceeds from Serenata will benefit Austin Opera, ensuring that the tradition of world-class opera continues to thrive in the Live Music Capital of the World.

Serenata Gala: A Night in Montmartre Timeline

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Dress Code: Black Tie Optional

Event Highlights 

Cocktail Reception with High-Kicking Cancan Dancers and Live Accordion Music
Gourmet Four-Course Dinner by Executive Chef Abril Callender with Delectable Wine Pairings by Twin Liquors
Unforgettable Performance by Soprano Yulia Lysenko
Silent Auction and Live Auction
Dancing to a Live Music by Award-winning Trumpeter and Vocalist Ilya Serov

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.

Sponsor a Table

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
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Other ways to support Serenata Gala

To purchase a raffle ticket, donate an auction item, or support Serenata through a hard cost sponsorship, please visit Support Serenata.

Serenata Sponsors
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