Late Night — the Annual Gala’s ultimate afterparty — invites the next generation of museum supporters to join the celebration! Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to de Young, where you can sip craft cocktails, savor festive bites, and immerse yourself in playful pop-up activations by local artists at every turn, capturing the creative pulse of the Bay Area. Top it off with an unforgettable headliner performance in Wilsey Court. This is your chance to experience the museum like never before — don’t miss out! Your Late Night ticket will give you full access to all the offerings of the night including open bar, food, pop-up activations, musical performances, and:

• Exclusive Goldenvoice Presents headliner performance by Ravyn Lenae.
• Sample elevated bar bites with a caviar finish from the Caviar Co. lounge.
• Experience the exclusive premiere of the exhibition Isaac Julien: I Dream A World.
• Party like it’s 1964 as you witness the meteoric rise of The Beatles in Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm.
• Shimmer and shine in your Late Night best with a Polaroid portrait from Anna-Alexia Basile as you explore the museum.
• Pose for a custom Le Feels Speed Portrait with illustrator Ali Rybczyk.
• Immerse yourself in panoramic views and cool jazz sounds in the Hamon Observation Tower.
• Stay tuned for more creative collaborations to be announced!

Attire

A little glitz and a lot of glam encouraged!

Ticket info

Early Bird tickets sold out! General Admission tickets are on sale now!

Your Late Night ticket will give you full access to all the offerings of the night including open bar, food, pop-up activations, musical performances, and admission to Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm, Isaac Julien: I Dream a World, and permanent collection galleries.

Event details

• Admission starts at 9 pm
• Limited availability
• Guests must be 21+ years of age

Questions? For more information please contact us at specialevents@famsf.org.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carolyn Prasad, director of corporate partnerships, at cprasad@famsf.org.

Annual Gala and Late Night ticket sales benefit the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s dynamic and internationally acclaimed exhibitions and public programs, which are inclusive and accessible for audiences from the Bay Area and beyond.

Late Night 2025 Steering Committee: Anna-Alexia Basile, Dr. Akilah Cadet, Anna Chiu, Liz Curtis, Nkechi Njaka, Nora Quattrin, and Lucy Spencer.