The annual Symphony Gala is one of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s largest annual fundraisers, benefitting the DSO’s life-changing education and community outreach initiatives, including Young Strings and Young Musicians. These programs touch the lives of more than 200,000 North Texas residents annually, including more than 30,000 children.
Thank you to all who celebrated with us, and save the date for the 2026 Symphony Gala on September 26, 2026. For early details, email gala@dalsym.com or visit https://event.dallassymphony.org/gala to purchase tickets or tables.
For information on corporate sponsorships, please email Angelika Gualberto, Manager of Corporate Giving, at a.gualberto@dalsym.com.
2026 DSO SYMPHONY GALA Preview
2025 Symphony Gala Photo Highlights
Fabio Luisi and Leonidas Kavakos take a bow after the Gala concert. Photo credit: Sylvia Elzafon
Gala soloist (and DSO Artist-in-Residence) Leonidas Kavakos and Music Director Fabio Luisi pose with Gala guests. Photo credit: Sylvia Elzafon L to R ID’s: Roger Gault, Marena Gault, Don Averit, Charles Brower, Gwendolyn Brower, Leonidas Kavakos, Fabio Luisi, ?, Michelle Miller Burns, Sherwood Wagner, Todd Clendening
Members of the Dallas Symphony Chorus perform during cocktail hour. Photo credit: Sylvia Elzafon
Young Strings student Elias Gonzalez receives Capital One Outstanding Student Award from Capital One Head of Navigator Products Annie Fallows. Photo credit: Tamytha Cameron
Gala guests enjoy seated dinner and live auction. Photo credit: Tamytha Cameron
L to R: Carl Thoma, Marilyn Thoma, Erin Mathews, Ruth Ruhl Photo credit: Tamytha Cameron
Groove Sinfonico performs at Gala After-Party. Photo credit: Tamytha Cameron