KANEKO Soirée 2026
Reflecting Back. Looking Forward.
Join us for the return of KANEKO Soirée on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 10:00 PM. This year’s evening marks a milestone worth celebrating together: 27 years of KANEKO and our founding belief that creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. It is the force that drives discovery, builds empathy, and shapes the communities we want to live in.
Soirée is a gathering where art, ideas, and people converge—a celebration of the creative spirit that pulses through our community, the bold ideas that challenge how we see the world, and the generous hearts that make our mission possible. Expect live music, captivating visual art, special opportunities to give, and thoughtfully crafted food and drink. It is an evening unlike any other, and every detail reflects the spirit of who we are.
Soirée is not just a celebration of the past, it is a declaration of what comes next. As KANEKO’s single largest fundraiser of the year, every ticket and sponsorship powers the conversations, collaborations, and breakthroughs that define our next chapter: year-round exhibitions, performances, and education programming for students, families, artists, and lifelong learners across our region.
*If you are a member wishing to purchase a ticket, please reach out to terra@thekaneko.org to receive your discount code.
Honorary Chairs:
Grant & Heather Matthies
Ticket Information
General Admission: $150
Member pricing: $100 — this year, our members get the best deal!
Buy 5, Get 1 Free bundle: $750
Become a Member HERE
$100 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Creativity changes communities—and your sponsorship makes it possible. Sponsorships of Soirée 2026 power KANEKO’s innovative programming and creative initiatives across disciplines.
Click here for Soirée Giving Opportunities
Parking: Valet parking will be limited based on availability at the corner of 11th and Jones St.
Enter: Please use our east doors on 11th & Jones Streets for entry.
Accessibility: Our facilities are fully ADA accessible. As an organization that promotes the exploration of the creative process, we strive to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome in our space. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us at least 48 hours before this event at info@thekaneko.org.
