Jazz Institute
of Chicago

Gala 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Reach thousands of Chicago-area cultural enthusiasts and consumers by becoming a sponsor of Gala 2026. Preliminary sponsorship options are outlined below.

All Packages Include:

  • Recognition on all printed and electronic Gala promotional and event materials

  • Logo and name displayed during the Gala

  • Logo and donor recognition listing on the Jazz Institute website and social media (34K plus reach across all JIC social media platforms)

  • Premium seating at the Gala

  • Access to VIP Gala Experiences

  • Invitations to JIC donor events, including the Chicago Jazz Fest donor reception 

  • JIC Memberships & members-only Front Row concert series access

If you have any questions or would like to start a conversation, please contact our Development Manager: Membership & Individual Gifts, Sherry R. Trotter, at sherry@jazzinchicago.org.

Custom packages available upon request

Sponsorship Levels

$25,000 — Big Band / Platinum Level

  • Lead Sponsor recognition across all Gala collateral 

  • Premium seating at the Gala for twelve (12) guests

  • Speaking opportunity at the Gala

  • Two (2) speaking opportunities at JIC flagship events (e.g., Jazz City, Latin Jazz Fest, Front Row concerts, etc.)

  • Full-page inside front cover or back cover ad in Gala program

  • Eight (8) invitations to the Chicago Jazz Festival's private donor reception

  • Eight (8) Front Row level memberships

$10,000 — Ensemble / Gold Level

  • Supporting Sponsor recognition across all Gala collateral

  • Premium seating at the Gala for eight (8) guests

  • One (1) speaking opportunity at a JIC flagship event (e.g., Jazz City, Latin Jazz Fest, Front Row concerts, etc.)

  • Full-page ad in the Gala program

  • Six (6) invitations to the Chicago Jazz Festival's private donor reception

  • Six (6) Front Row level memberships

$5,000 — Quintet / Silver Level

  • Premium seating at the Gala for six (6) guests 

  • Half-page ad in Gala program

  • Four (4) invitations to the Chicago Jazz Festival's private donor reception

  • Four (4) Front Row level memberships

  • Five (5) JIC Merch Gift Swag Bags for your team

$3,000 — Combo / Bronze Level

  • Premium seating at the Gala for four (4) guests

  • Quarter-page ad listed in Gala program

  • Two (2) invitations to the Chicago Jazz Festival's private donor reception

  • Two (2) Front Row level memberships

  • Three (3) JIC Merch Gift Swag Bags for your team

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