Sponsorship
Packages

Please join the
celebration as a sponsor

At the Salk Institute, our team of world-class, award-winning scientists boldly pursue the secrets of life, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovery in the areas of neuroscience, cancer research, healthy aging, immunobiology, plant biology, computational biology, and more.

By establishing a partnership with Salk, you can help us support this mission. With this in mind, we are extending a special invitation for you to join us at the 30th Annual Symphony at Salk on August 15, 2026.

Symphony at Salk is not just an event, it’s a celebration—a concert under the stars—that brings together the top area leaders in science, philanthropy, government, media, and industry for an exclusive evening of celebration, connection, and camaraderie. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a gourmet dinner in Salk’s iconic courtyard amidst Louis Kahn’s masterwork of modern architecture, and the incredible sounds of the San Diego Symphony and a special guest artist. Past artists have included such stars as Kristen Chenoweth, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and Liza Minnelli.

Champagne reception 5:30 p.m.
Gourmet dinner 6:30 p.m.
Concert under the stars 8:00 p.m.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact (858) 453-4100 x2111 or by email at symphony@salk.edu.

Sponsor Levels

All sponsorship packages include complimentary parking and prime seating, a champagne reception, a gourmet dinner, recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and inclusion in the printed program. Discovery Society members will also receive early access to ticket sales and a special champagne gift at dinner.

Zenith   $125,000

$120,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Exclusive invitation for four to the intimate pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 14, hosted by Dr. Irwin Jacobs
  • Seating at a reserved table for 10 in a location of your choice at the dinner and the concert
  • Exclusive invitation for four to the post-concert meet and greet with the musical artist (subject to the artist’s availability)
  • Zenith sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, social media, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Golden Sun   $75,000

$70,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Exclusive invitation for four to the intimate pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 14, hosted by Dr. Irwin Jacobs
  • Seating at a reserved table for 10 in a location of your choice at the dinner and the concert
  • Exclusive invitation for four to the post-concert meet and greet with the musical artist (subject to the artist’s availability)
  • Zenith sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, social media, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Supernova   $50,000

$45,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Exclusive invitation for two to the intimate pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 14, hosted by Dr. Irwin Jacobs
  • Premium seating at a reserved table for 10 at the dinner and concert
  • Supernova sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Galaxy   $25,000

$21,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Exclusive invitation for two to the intimate pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 14, hosted by Dr. Irwin Jacobs
  • Preferred seating at a reserved table for eight at the dinner and concert
  • Galaxy sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Aurora   $15,000

$12,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Seating for six at a reserved table at the dinner and concert
  • Aurora sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Comet   $10,000

$8,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Seating for four at a reserved table at the dinner and concert
  • Comet sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Star   $5,000

$4,000 tax-deductible portion of sponsorship

  • Seating for two at a reserved table at the dinner and concert
  • Star sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

A representative will contact you to provide additional information concerning your sponsorship opportunity.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact (858) 453-4100 x2111 or email symphony@salk.edu.