Our largest fundraiser of the year is the 30th Annual Auction and Gala! It’s also Maestro Paul Caldwell’s 10th anniversary with the choruses! Join us for an amazing evening of food, entertainment, and celebration with our amazing emcee, Jai Rodriguez.
Event Details
Time & Date
Silent Auction
Begins Monday, April 20 at 9:00am and ends Saturday, April 25 at 7:15pm
Bidding available both online and in-person during gala event.
Gala Event & Live Auction
Event begins Saturday, April 25 at 5:00pm with cocktails, meet and greet with Jai Rodriguez, and many silent auction items available for viewing
Dinner will be served at 6:00pm
Live auction will begin at 7:15pm followed by entertainment
Golden Ticket
The Golden Ticket Raffle takes place only in-person at the event on April 25, 2026. More information coming soon!
Group Tickets
If you’re interested in hosting a table or buying tickets for a group, please contact Jeff Boyer at jeffb@seattlechoruses.org.
Parking
Palisade offers free parking in a large lot directly out front of their building. Portions of this lot are shared with the marina and other businesses, but there are more than enough spots to accommodate our guests.
Now accepting donations for the 2026 silent auction!
You donation to the auction fuels our mission to create harmony and inspire justice. Auction donations have, in the past, helped SMC/SWC bring our music to new audience across the state and beyond. These gifts help underwrite free and low-cost tickets for LGBTQ+ youth and allies for every show. They allow us to bring to the stage the strong voices, big hearts, and bold stories of our choruses as we proudly represent and entertain more than 20,000 annually.
If you have an item to donate, the process is simple. Complete the form linked above prior to Monday, April 6 in order for your donation to be included in the online silent auction beginning Monday, April 25!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our silent auction manager, Benedict, at auction@seattlechoruses.org.
Special Guest Host: Jai Rodriguez
We are excited to have stage and television star, Jai Rodriguez, as our host and emcee for the evening. An Emmy-winning American actor, singer, and host famous as the “Culture Vulture” on Bravo’s original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Jai is known for his diverse career spanning Broadway (Rent, The Producers), television (Malibu Country, Uncoupled), film (Bros), and advocacy for LGBTQ+ causes, with a background in musical theater and nightlife performance.