Gala Concert

The Sun Valley Music Festival is excited to announce that Tony Award-winning Broadway star Sutton Foster will be the featured guest artist at its 2026 Gala Concert. Scheduled for Thursday, August 6, her appearance at the Festival’s only fundraising concert will provide an evening of unforgettable music. (Note: the Gala Concert will be August 6, not August 4 as previously announced.)

Sharing the joy of classical music

Sales from the annual Gala Concert support the Sun Valley Music Festival and its community initiatives, including world-class, admission-free concerts that attract over 50,000 people annually and music education programs that reach more than 700 students each year.

Tickets and information

Gala sales help keep the rest of the Festival’s concerts and education programs admission-free.

Sales open to the public on Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 AM (MT). Tickets may be purchased on the Festival website or by calling 208.622.5607 (Sponsor Package tickets must be purchased by phone; lawn tickets must be purchased online).

Gates open at 5:00 PM for Pavilion and lawn seating.
The concert begins at 6:30 PM.

Gala tickets are non-refundable.

The Sun Valley Pavilion is an indoor/outdoor performance venue.Ā  Ticket holders may experience inclement weather conditions inside including wind and rain, especially those in the last few rows of the Pavilion.Ā  Ā As open umbrellas are not permitted in the Pavilion, please bring appropriate attire.

The Sun Valley Music Festival does not use third-party ticket sellers. The Festival cannot control the resale of its tickets through third party sellers.Ā  If you purchase your tickets through a third-party seller:

  • You will likely pay more than the face value of tickets.
  • The Festival cannot replace your tickets if lost or stolen.
  • The Festival cannot guarantee the validity of these tickets.
  • The Festival cannot be liable for any loss incurred because of this purchase.

2026 Gala seating options

  • premium reserved seat
  • cocktail reception
  • valet parking
  • Private, post-concert dinner at the Trail Creek Cabin Pavilion with an opportunity to meet Sutton Foster.

AVAILABLE BY PHONE ONLY

Map of Pavilion seating options
$1,500 Sponsor Package tickets
  • preferred reserved seat
  • cocktail reception
Map of Pavilion seating options
$600 Tickets
  • reserved seat
  • cocktail reception
Map of Pavilion seating options
$300 Tickets
  • reserved seat
Map of Pavilion seating options
$125 Tickets
  • reserved seat
Map of Pavilion seating options
$100 Tickets
  • general admission

ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY

Map of Pavilion seating options
$100 General admission tickets