WINTER FANTASY GALA
Join us for an enchanting evening featuring an elegant dinner, a live auction, beautifully decorated themed tables for guests, and a special performance of the Snow Scene from Nutcracker by Utah Metropolitan Ballet.
Celebrate the magic of winter and dance while supporting the artists and programs that bring exceptional ballet to our community.
SPONSORED BY:
FIVE THEMED TABLES.
TEN PREMIUM TABLES.
One unforgettable evening.
Every luxury table is decorated based on iconic scenes from Nutcracker, with premium seating closest to the stage. Premium tables offer the same elegant dinner and full view of the ballet at a lower price point. Individual seats are available for guests joining on their own. However you choose to join us, every seat in the room supports the dancers, productions, and community programs of Utah Metropolitan Ballet.
November 19, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM
Wadley Farms Castle, Lindon, Utah
Black Tie Optional
Gala Ticket Options
• Luxury Table of 10: $5,000 (5 available)
• Premium Table of 10: $2,000 (10 available)
• Individual Dinner: $225 (10 available)
All proceeds benefit Utah Metropolitan Ballet’s season, including educational outreach and our Community Program for Families Affected by Autism.
The centerpiece of the evening is a live performance of Nutcracker's Snow Scene.
Every table is named after one of the pieces performed, placing you inside the music from the moment you sit down.
FINE DINING, LIVE BALLET, AND the spirit of Nutcracker
A WINTER-INSPIRED DINNER
An exquisite seated dinner crafted to match the elegance and warmth of the evening. Every course is designed to complement a night steeped in candlelight, snowfall, and the anticipation of the season ahead.
A CURATED AUCTION
A carefully selected silent and live auction featuring unique items and experiences, with all proceeds supporting Utah Metropolitan Ballet's season and outreach programs.
A LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM NUTCRACKER
Watch the dancers of Utah Metropolitan Ballet perform scenes from this beloved production live, just steps from your table, before it reaches the Covey Center stage. It is an intimate, unforgettable way to experience world-class dance.
AN EVENING OF CONNECTION
The Gala brings together the people who care most about the future of professional ballet in Utah County: patrons, supporters, artists, and community leaders, all gathered for one extraordinary night.
WHAT PAST ATTENDEES HAVE SAID ABOUT Utah Metropolitan Ballet
I have seen the nutcracker many times over the years from Broadway to many locations. I even saw it performed by the Russian Ballet. Your performance last night was one of the best I've ever seen.
WARREN KIRBY
This is such a beautiful company. The dancers are stellar, the fundraisers are a blast.
AMBER FREESTONE
I've been going to Utah Metropolitan Ballet's performances and events for 20 years and every performance is always absolutely stunning.
ELLEN CHRISTENSON
AN EVENING AT the castle
From the candlelit tables to the final bow, the Gala is one of the most extraordinary nights on the calendar. Here is a glimpse of what awaits.
