Sunday, April 19th
5:30 p.m.

THE JAMES MUSEUM
150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

STROLL DOWN THE RED CARPET AT ST. PETE OPERA'S ANNUAL GALA

Join us for an Old Hollywood-themed evening of flash bulbs, paparazzi, music and fun.

Dust off your designer couture and be inspired by the glitz and glamour of the silver screen’s Golden Age with genres such as Westerns, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, and Musicals.

The elegant evening will feature cocktails, appetizers, musical performances, an elegant dinner, and open bar in support of St. Pete Opera.

5:30 p.m.
The Red Carpet: Cocktails and appetizers featuring special musical performances.

6:30 p.m.
The Main Feature: Seated dinner followed by live entertainment, a celebrity hosted paddle raise, and dessert.

TICKET PRICES
$350 each
A reserved VIP table for 8 is $3,000 (limited availability)

THINGS TO KNOW

ATTIRE: The theme is Old Hollywood. Your attire can be inspired by the glamour of the silver screen’s Golden Age with genres such as Western, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, or Musicals.

LIMITED TICKETS: The event will sell out at 200 tickets. Seating placement will be based on purchase date. Click on the button below or visit StPeteOpera.org/BellaVoceGala.

ENTRY/START TIME CHANGE: Entry into The James Museum for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. (NOT 5 p.m.) to allow museum to close and visitors to leave.

PARKING: There is on-street parking and The James has an attached garage on 1st Ave S. We recommend that you self-park. Valet parking will be available but there maybe a wait due to everyone arriving at the same time and the distance to park the cars.

FOLLOW UP: Ticket buyers and sponsors will be contacted prior to the event with a reminder, any additional information, and dinner menu choices.

TICKETS

SPONSORSHIPS

“Sforzini Silver Screen” Title Sponsor $15,000 (1 available)

  • 8 tickets and an exclusive reserved sponsor table next to the stage
  • Recognition as the Title Sponsor on all event marketing materials
  • Two 2026-27 Season tickets
  • Invitation to the exclusive Bel Canto Society Soirée
  • VIP experience for 8 people to a main stage opera rehearsal

“Movie Star” Sponsor $10,000 (1 available)

  • 8 tickets and a reserved sponsor table next to the stage
  • Recognition as a Main Sponsor on all event marketing materials
  • One 2026-27 Season ticket
  • Invitation to the exclusive Bel Canto Society Soirée
  • VIP experience for 4 people to a main stage opera rehearsal

4“Matinee Idol” Sponsor $5,000 SOLD OUT
8 tickets with preferred sponsor seating

  • Invitation to the exclusive Bel Canto Society Soirée
  • Sponsor recognition on event marketing materials

“Walk of Fame” Sponsor $2,500 (2 available)

  • 2 tickets with preferred sponsor seating
  • Sponsor listing on event marketing materials

Please contact the Development Office to secure your sponsorship.
Development@stpeteopera.org or call (727) 823-2040