Tickets on sale now for Ventura Music Festival Opening Night Gala on July 20

Monday, July 20, 2026

Palomino | 6:00 PM

Attire: Semi-Formal (Feel free to dress the part!)

Join us for an evening at the speakeasy as we enjoy champagne cocktails, absinthe-inspired libations, exceptional bites, and 1930s French swing jazz by the renowned San Lyon ensemble. Proceeds to benefit VMF’s music education and community programs.

Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch at The Majestic Ventura Theater

TAKE3 at Ventura Music Hall

Beethoven’s Choice

THURSDAY, JULY 23

Angel Blue

FRIDAY, JULY 24

Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Akropolis Reed Quintet

SUNDAY, JULY 26

Please note that some shows are ticketed by the hosting venue:

Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch at The Majestic Ventura Theater

TAKE3 at Ventura Music Hall

This preliminary list is subject to change – we are still welcoming our new and returning donors for the season – join us!

VIRTUOSO

Jordan Laby

COMPOSER

Boyko & Reardon Funeral Homes

Freddie Contarino

The Hemming Family

CONDUCTOR

Jill Walker & Mark Arndt

Betsy Chess

EJ Harrison & Sons – Nan Drake

The Hopps Family

Barbara Meister

Richard & Lori Reisman

ORCHESTRA

Penny Barnds

Bob & Mary Braitman

DeeDee Dorskind & Brad Tabach-Bank

Al & Petra Lowe

Nancy Sieh

Steven & Rebecca Snyder

SOLOIST

Ann Ahlstone

Ivor Davis, In Memoriam

Dr. Rosalind Warner & Dr. Michael Hogan

Eric Oltmann & Susan Van Abel

Louise Sherman