Get tickets to the greatest show in San Diego! Proceeds from this year’s fundraising gala, Circus Spectacular, will help fund our many access programs, which help to bring over 30% of our annual visitors to the Museum for free or at a discount.

TICKETS SOLD OUT!

Tickets

GENERAL – $150

  • Cocktail Hour from 6:30-8pm
  • Main event inside and outside 8-11pm
  • Catered food, concessions and bars
  • Pop-up performances throughout the evening

TROUPE – $1,250

  • 10 discounted General tickets

VIP – $350

  • VIP Reception from 6-7:30pm
  • Signature Cocktail, special performance and first ride on Ferris wheel
  • Complimentary valet parking

VIP TROUPE – $3,250

  • 10 discounted VIP tickets

HONORARY – $1,500

  • 2 VIP tickets
  • Acknowledged as Honorary Committee member in event communication (print invitation*, website + emails)
  • Acknowledged as Honorary Committee member at the event (signage + program)**

*Donations must be received by Aug. 15, 2022 for inclusion on the print invitation.
** Donations must be received by Oct. 15, 2022 for inclusion on program and event signage.

Sponsorship + Underwriting Opportunities

RINGMASTER – $50,000+

  • 10 VIP tickets
  • 4 General tickets (Cocktail Hour + Main Event)
  • Inclusion in Honorary Committee
  • Presenting sponsor acknowledgment in event communication (website, invitation, emails)
  • Onsite signage and verbal acknowledgement at the VIP Reception
  • Two-page ad spread in the event program

HIGH FLYER – $25,000

  • 8 VIP tickets
  • 4 General tickets (Cocktail Hour + Main Event)
  • Inclusion in Honorary Committee
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in event communication (website, invitation, emails)
  • Onsite signage and verbal acknowledgement at the VIP Reception
  • Full-page ad in the event program

MAGICIAN – $15,000

  • 6 VIP tickets
  • 4 General tickets (Cocktail Hour + Main Event)
  • Inclusion in Honorary Committee
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in event communication (website, invitation, emails)
  • Onsite sponsor signage at event
  • Three-quarter page ad in event program

FLAME THROWER – $10,000

  • 4 VIP tickets
  • 4 General tickets (Cocktail Hour + Main Event)
  • Inclusion in Honorary Committee
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in event communication (website, invitation, emails)
  • Onsite sponsor signage at event
  • Half page ad in event program

DAREDEVIL – $7,500

  • 4 VIP tickets
  • 2 General tickets (Cocktail Hour + Main Event)
  • Inclusion in the Honorary Committee
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in event communication (website, invitation, emails)
  • Onsite sponsor signage at event
  • Half page ad in event program

ACROBAT – $5,000
*Special opportunity to name station

  • 2 VIP tickets
  • 2 General tickets (Cocktail Hour + Main Event)
  • Inclusion in Honorary Committee
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in event communication (website, invitation, emails)
  • Special onsite signage as station sponsor for the following: Photo Booth, Bar, Dessert, Valet, Entertainment, Signature Cocktail 
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS 

  • Ferris Wheel: $50,000 (SOLD)
  • Band: $25,000
  • Step and Repeat: $25,000
  • Art Auction: $15,000
  • Fire Breather: $10,000 (SOLD)
  • Aerialist: $10,000 (SOLD)

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kathleen Daugherty at kdaugherty@thinkplaycreate.org.

Thanksgiving Week Hours

The Museum will be closed on Thursday, 11/28; however we will be open every other day on Thanksgiving week from 9am-4pm, including Tuesday, 11/26. See you at NCM!