SFMOMA Announces 2026 Art Bash on April 29: An Unforgettable Night at the Museum

WHAT:

One of the Bay Area’s most anticipated celebrations of art and artists is Art Bash at SFMOMA on Wednesday, April 29. Art Bash is an unforgettable evening and SFMOMA’s signature fundraising event, transforming the iconic museum into an immersive playground of creativity and community. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as SFMOMA marks the 10th anniversary of its building expansion—a decade of bold ideas, groundbreaking exhibitions and artistic innovation.

Art Bash raises more than $2.5 million annually to fuel SFMOMA’s mission of connecting people with the art of our time. Every ticket purchase helps fund the museum’s much-loved education and family programs and community engagement events benefiting over 150,000 people every year.

WHO:

Dinner attendees join artists, art lovers and Bay Area community leaders for a unique experience designed by Jeffrey Gibson and a dynamic live auction led by Sotheby’s. Following the dinner, party guests will enjoy lively activations by Bay Area artists Rose D’Amato and Rupy C. Tut. Guests will also experience immersive art as well as an exciting musical lineup in partnership with Stern Grove Festival, to be announced.

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 p.m.–1 a.m.

TICKETS + PERKS:

Tickets may be purchased at sfmoma.org/artbash. (21 and older)

Dinner Ticket, 6 p.m.–1 a.m. $3,500–$11,000 per guest

Dinner guests enjoy an artist-designed dinner experience and live auction in the Floor 7 galleries, with exclusive access to the space throughout the night. Benefits also include a dedicated entrance, complimentary valet, a cocktail reception and access to the museum exhibitions, live musical performances and immersive art encounters at the Art Bash party.

Premium Party Lounge Ticket, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. $500 per guest

Skip the line and enjoy premium service in a multilevel party lounge with live music, premium specialty cocktails and elevated savory and sweet bites. Guests also receive a dedicated entrance, complimentary valet and 8 p.m. access to the Art Bash party.

Party Ticket, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. $250 per guest

8 p.m. party access, including museum exhibitions, live musical performances, immersive art encounters and complimentary food and drink.

Late-Night Party Ticket, 10 p.m.–1 a.m. $95 per guest

10 p.m. party access, including access to museum exhibitions, live musical performances, immersive art encounters and complimentary food and drink.

WHERE:

SFMOMA, 151 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94103

WEBSITE:

sfmoma.org/artbash

SPONSORS

Bank of America

Bloomberg

illy

Sotheby’s

Valentino

Zenni

Image captions:

Jeffrey Gibson; photo: Brian Barlow

Rupy C. Tut, 2025; photo: Em Monforte; courtesy the artist and Jessica Silverman

Rose D’Amato; photo: Natalie Aleman