Upcoming Fundraising Events

Each year, the PSO has a series of fundraising and friend-raising events that benefit the Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement programs. We are excited to share these events with you and hope that you will consider being involved.
Maestro’s Wine Dinner

Maestro’s Wine Dinner 

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary Maestro’s Wine Dinner on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Duquesne Club.  If you love wine, food and music this event is perfect for you, here’s a sneak peek at the exciting plans for this year’s milestone dinner.  

The Experience
Join Maestro Manfred Honeck for an evening where music, wine, and history become one—a sensory journey through legendary vintages and a world-class performance.

An Evening of Mastery
Featuring: A private performance by guest artist Augustin Hadelich, Violinist
Curated Insights: Julie Dalton, Master Sommelier

The Wines
The Overture: Dom Pérignon 2008
The First Movement: Hirsch Heiligenstein Riesling 2022
The Crescendo: Cliff Lede “Rhythm” Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
The Finale: Blandy’s Verdelho Madeira 1976

Our Mission
This evening raises over $300,000 annually, with proceeds directly funding our Learning and Engagement programs. We simply cannot meet our goals or sustain these vital community programs without your support and participation.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here:

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For additional questions about the dinner, contact Dawn McWilliams at dmcwilliams@pittsburghsymphony.org.

Opening Night Gala

OPENING NIGHT GALA: An Evening of Beethoven and Brilliance

Join us for our Opening Night Gala! The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Guest Artist Lang Lang, and Music Director Manfred Honeck invite you to our Opening Night Gala for this one-night-only fundraising event in support of the PSO.

Experience the Opening Night Gala Your Way:

Option 1: Gala Dinner Experience
    -Valet Parking
    -Cocktail Hour    
    -Dinner
    -Premium Concert Tickets
    -Post-Concert Dessert Reception

Option 2: Gala Reception Experience
    -Valet Parking (Sponsors Only)
    -Cocktail Hour    
    -Premium Concert Tickets
    -Post-Concert Dessert Reception

Option 3: Gala Concert Experience
    -Concert Tickets only

Concert tickets will become available for purchase on May 19, 2026.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! 
INDIVIDUAL AND COUPLES PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING ON MAY 19, 2026.

For more information and to purchase Gala Dinner Experience or Gala Reception Experience packages, click here:https://PSOGala26.givesmart.com

Our Mission: All proceeds from the Opening Night Gala help fund the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Learning & Engagement programs. Your support will ensure that our Schooltime Concerts and Fiddlesticks Family Concerts will continue to touch the lives of many. Our goal is to raise $80,000 for these concerts and programs the night of the Gala. Will you consider impacting the lives of children that will allow them to attend a PSO Learning & Engagement program and perhaps leave a lasting impression on them?
 


Parties of Note

The PSO started Parties of Note nearly two decades ago when generous hosts opened up their homes for a private concert. The PSO works with the hosts to craft a guest list for their private concert with a chamber ensemble of PSO Musicians or a PSO Guest Artist. Notable PSO guest artists who have performed at Parties of Note include Emanuel Ax, Gil Shaham, Joshua Bell, Behzod Abduraimov, Beatrice Rana, Marvin Hamlisch and Sarah Chang just to name a few.

To offer your home or to find out more information about hosting a party on behalf of the PSO, please contact Dawn McWilliams, Director of Events, 412-392-4830  or dmcwilliams@pittsburghsymphony.org for more details.