This year’s Halloween Gala is expanding to include a fully produced, one-hour Season Preview performance on the Hammer Theatre main stage, and exciting new perks for our Station Sponsors!

Evening Highlights:

The doors will open at 6:00 PM, enjoy pre-show festivities in the lobby, including a silent auction and photo ops with costumed dancers. At 7:00 PM, the curtain will rise on our Gala Performance. Be among the first to see a sneak peek of New Ballet’s upcoming season, onstage in the Hammer Theatre’s mainstage Sobrato Auditorium. At 8:00 PM, the celebration continues at our post show party with dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments for all Performance + Party Ticketholders (includes individual Performance + Party Individual ticket holders, Family Pass holders, and Station Sponsors).
 

Special Perks for Performance + Party Ticketholders:

• Café Lounge Access: Get the party started with a welcome drink in our exclusive café lounge and patio before the show.
   

• Giselle’s Haunted Dessert Station: Family-friendly fun and spooky sweets await after the performance.
   

• Station Sponsors will enjoy an elevated experience with private dessert stations located near the on-stage dance floor and exclusive wine pairings from Del Dotto Vineyards.
   

Early Bird Bonus:
Purchase a Family Pass before October 13, 2025 and receive a second Family Pass free to share with a friend or introduce another San José family to New Ballet.

Your support of New Ballet’s Halloween Gala makes a lasting impact. Proceeds help fund The San José Nutcracker, provide scholarships for youth performers, offer invited viewings for Title 1 school families, and present our inclusive “shush-free” performance for families with sensory and cognitive disabilities.