Membership & Benefits | Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Mondavi Center Membership

Your gift to our annual fund entitles you to membership benefits for twelve months.

For questions, please contact Laurie Espinoza, development manager at llespinoza@ucdavis.edu

Early access to ticket sales before the general public
Access to members-only events
Access to a backstage tour
Donor recognition in performance programs (updated quarterly)
Donor recognition in Mondavi Center lobby signage (updated quarterly)
Access to an exclusive open rehearsal and member reception

Early access to ticket sales before the general public
Access to members-only events
Access to a backstage tour
Donor recognition in performance programs (updated quarterly)
Donor recognition in Mondavi Center lobby signage (updated quarterly)
Access to an exclusive open rehearsal and member reception
Invitation to exclusive 2026-2027 Season Preview event hosted by the executive director and the associate executive director

Early access to ticket sales before the general public
Access to members-only events
Access to a backstage tour
Donor recognition in performance programs (updated quarterly)
Donor recognition in Mondavi Center lobby signage (updated quarterly)
Access to an exclusive open rehearsal and member reception
Invitation to exclusive 2026-2027 Season Preview event hosted by the executive director and the associate executive director
Invitation to an exclusive Zoom Social including Q&A with an artist

Early access to ticket sales before the general public
Access to members-only events
Access to a backstage tour
Donor recognition in performance programs (updated quarterly)
Donor recognition in Mondavi Center lobby signage (updated quarterly)
Access to an exclusive open rehearsal and member reception
Invitation to exclusive 2026-2027 Season Preview event hosted by the executive director and the associate executive director
Invitation to an exclusive Zoom Social including Q&A with an artist
Two guest passes to the Bartholomew Room donor lounge

All Community Circle Benefits
Earliest pre-sale access to tickets before the general public
Access to member-only wine tasting events throughout the season
Invitation to a private reception following the 2025-2026 Season preview
Admission to the Bartholomew Room donor lounge during Jackson Hall events

All Community Circle Benefits
Earliest pre-sale access to tickets before the general public
Access to member-only wine tasting events throughout the season
Invitation to a private reception following the 2025-2026 Season preview
Admission to the Bartholomew Room donor lounge during Jackson Hall event
Donor recognition at all backstage artist meals (updated quarterly)

All Community Circle Benefits
Earliest pre-sale access to tickets before the general public
Access to member-only wine tasting events throughout the season
Invitation to a private reception following the 2025-2026 Season preview
Admission to the Bartholomew Room donor lounge during Jackson Hall event
Donor recognition at all backstage artist meals (updated quarterly)
Licensed Seats* (fair market value of $750 will be applied)
Access to VIP ticket coordinator with dedicated phone line
Ability to purchase tickets for your licensed seats up to 45 days prior to each performance

All Community Circle Benefits
Earliest pre-sale access to tickets before the general public
Access to member-only wine tasting events throughout the season
Invitation to a private reception following the 2025-2026 Season preview
Admission to the Bartholomew Room donor lounge during Jackson Hall event
Donor recognition at all backstage artist meals (updated quarterly)
Licensed Seats* (fair market value of $750 will be applied)
Access to VIP ticket coordinator with dedicated phone line
Ability to purchase tickets for your licensed seats up to 45 days prior to each performance
Invitation for two to exclusive wine tasting event at a partnering winery

All Community Circle Benefits
Earliest pre-sale access to tickets before the general public
Access to member-only wine tasting events throughout the season
Invitation to a private reception following the 2025-2026 Season preview
Admission to the Bartholomew Room donor lounge during Jackson Hall event
Donor recognition at all backstage artist meals (updated quarterly)
Licensed Seats* (fair market value of $750 will be applied)
Access to VIP ticket coordinator with dedicated phone line
Ability to purchase tickets for your licensed seats up to 45 days prior to each performance
Invitation for two to exclusive wine tasting event at a partnering winery
Access to a private post-performance reception with an artist
Access to an exclusive recital in a private home or offsite venue

All Community Circle & Inner Circle Benefits
Recognition as the individual sponsor of one performance
Invitation to the Leadership Circle Dinner with the executive director
Opportunity to meet an artist
Invitation to an exclusive lunch or dinner with an artist or ensemble.
Recognition as the individual sponsor of an additional performance (up to two total)

All Community Circle & Inner Circle Benefits
Recognition as the individual sponsor of one performance
Invitation to the Leadership Circle Dinner with the executive director
Opportunity to meet an artist
Invitation to an exclusive lunch or dinner with an artist or ensemble.
Recognition as the individual sponsor of an additional performance (up to three total).

Uncorked Events

In partnership with the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, Uncorked is a exclusive reception for Inner Circle Members featuring a select local winery plus gourmet appetizers & desserts provided by Nugget Markets.

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Side-by-side images of Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducting on stage and Víkingur Ólafsson posing next to the piano

Philharmonia Orchestra

Philharmonia Orchestra

Santtu-Matias Rouvali, principal conductor
Víkingur Ólafsson, piano

Friday, October 17, 2025
7:30pm | Jackson Hall

Uncorked will be held from 6:30-7:30pm and during intermission in the Bartholomew Room and Perlman Deck.

American Bach Soloists and Choir on stage at Jackson Hall

American Bach Soloists & American Bach Choir

American Bach Soloists and American Bach Choir

A Baroque Christmas
Jeffrey Thomas, artistic director and conductor

Sunday, December 13, 2025
2:00pm | Jackson Hall

Uncorked will be held from 1:00-2:00pm and during intermission in the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Riccardo Muti, music director and conductor
Sunday, January 18, 2026
2:00pm | Jackson Hall

Uncorked will be held from 1:00-2:00pm and during intermission in the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.

Side by side images of Daniele Rustioni conducting in a black tuxedo and Daniel Muller-Schott playing the cello in front of a red background in a black suit

San Francisco Symphony

San Francisco Symphony

Daniele Rustioni, conductor
Daniel Müller-Schott, cello

Saturday, March 14, 2026
7:30pm | Jackson Hall

Uncorked will be held from 6:30-7:30pm and during intermission in the Bartholomew Room and Perlman Deck.

Lucía

Lucía

Saturday, May 2, 2026
7:30pm | Jackson Hall

Uncorked will be held from 6:30-7:30pm in the Bartholomew Room and Perlman Deck.

If you are interested in sponsorship naming opportunities at the Mondavi Center, please contact Laurie Espinoza, development manager at llespinoza@ucdavis.edu.

Become a Member

Mondavi Center Membership

Community Circle

Join the Community Circle

$60

$125

$225

$350

$500

$700

$1000

Inner Circle

Join the INNER Circle

$1,750

$2,500

$3,750

$5,000

$7,500

Leadership Circle

Join the Leadership Circle

$11,000

$16,500

$25,000

$50,000

Uncorked Events