Saturday, April 11, 2026

Honoree
Norman Mackenzie, ASO Director of Choruses

Gala Chairs
Juliet & John Allan

The 2026 Gala will take place on Saturday, April 11 on the Woodruff Arts Center Campus and will be an elegant evening of celebration and world-class music performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Resident Conductor and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director, William "Buddy" Langley.  This year, the Orchestra will also be joined by the ASO Chorus for this special Gala performance. The 2026 Gala will raise funds for the ASO's student music education programs, family musical experiences, and community festivals and concerts that are free to the public. We hope you will join us!

Tickets and sponsorships for the 2026 Gala can be purchased using the link below. For assistance or more information, please contact Rachel Bender at rachel.bender@atlantasymphony.org or at 404.733.4416.


The Evening

6pm I Cocktail Reception
Carroll Slater Sifly Piazza

7pm I Gala Performance featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Atlanta Symphony Hall

8:15pm I Gala Dinner
Farideh and Al Azadi Galleria

10pm I Gala After-Party
Goizueta Stage for Youth and Families


Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors


Crystal

Crystal Sponsor: Delta Air Lines




Gold


Gold Sponsor: The Coca-Cola Company



Gold Sponsor: Deloitte



Gold Sponsor: Norfolk Southern



Gold Sponsor: Publix Super Markets Charities





Sheila Lee Davies & Jon Davies



Gayle Sheppard




Silver

Tina & Paul Blackney




Bronze


Bronze Sponsor: Bloomberg Philanthropies


Juliet & John Allan



Bonnie Harris



Joia M. Johnson



Margie Painter



Michelle & Steve Shlansky



Carolyn C. Thorsen




Patron

Ron & Susan Antinori



Sally & Carl Gable / Gable Foundation Inc.



Anne & Dick Game



Pam & Jeff Kuester



Ms. Erin Marshall



Shelley McGehee



Caroline & Phil Moïse



Patty & Doug Reid




ASO 2025 Gala Photo Gallery