Donate to the SMF Annual Fund

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Savannah Music Festival relies on a generous community of supporters to bring extraordinary artists from around the globe to Savannah stages and produce impactful education programs each year. Your generous tax-deductible contribution supports music education, fosters artistic collaboration and the creation of new work.

The benefits listed below are our way of expressing our gratitude to those who go above and beyond to support exceptional live music that entertains, educates, inspires, and unites our community. Thank you for your support!

For more information or assistance, please contact SMF Development at (912)234-3378 x106 or development@savannahmusicfestival.org.

Join the SMF Concert Circle

CONCERT CIRCLE donors receive festival-wide benefits, including recognition at select concert(s), reserved seats, and invitations to exclusive parties and events. Additionally, they have opportunities to see their impact in action through invitations to go behind the scenes to meet artists, watch rehearsals, and attend student master classes.

DIAMOND – $50,000+

All previous benefits, plus…

• Priority concert sponsorship selection
• Recognition from the stage at six (6) festival performances or events of your choice (any venue)
• Twelve (12) complimentary tickets
• Customized benefits package tailored to your philanthropic goals

PLATINUM – $25,000 – $49,999

All previous benefits, plus…

• NEW IN 2026! Opportunity to gift full Festival Friends benefits — including badge, receptions, and donor lounge access — to two people of your choice.
• Recognition from the stage at three (3) festival performances or events of your choice (any venue)
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets
• Reserved seating for two at all general admission performances
• Invitation for two to the Chairman’s Invitational dinner
• Extended access to Concert Circle seats for theater concerts until 1/23/2026
• Opportunity for private engagement with SMF leadership

GOLD – $15,000 – $24,999

All previous benefits, plus…

• NEW IN 2026! Opportunity to gift full Festival Friends benefits — including badge, receptions, and donor lounge access — to one person of your choice.
• Eight (8) complimentary tickets
• Recognition from the stage at two (2) festival performances or events of your choice (any venue)
• Opportunity for private meet & greet with festival artists at sponsored performances (by request; subject to artist management approval)

SILVER – $10,000 – $14,999

All previous benefits, plus…

• Recognition from the stage at one (1) festival performance or event of your choice (any venue)
• Six (6) complimentary tickets
• Invitation to a reception with Philip Dukes and friends
• Donor-exclusive ticket discounts through the end of the festival

BRONZE – $5,000 – $9,999

All FESTIVAL SOCIETY benefits, plus…

• Recognition from the stage at one (1) festival performance or event of your choice (G/A show or Encounters event)
• Four (4) complimentary tickets
• Reserved seating at your sponsored concert
• Complimentary drink tickets 
• Invitation to open rehearsals
• Advanced access to the festival pre-sale
• Access to Concert Circle seats for theater concerts until 1/9/26
• Priority waitlist access for sold-out performances
• Invitation to student master classes led by festival artists

Join the SMF Festival Society

FESTIVAL SOCIETY donors enjoy benefits such as personalized ticketing assistance from Savannah Music Festival Staff, invitations to festival parties, early entry at general admission venues, access to donor lounges, and invitations to education events.

FESTIVAL INSIDER – $4,000 – $4,999

All previous benefits, plus…

• NEW IN 2026! Recognition from the stage at one (1) Noon30 concert or Encounters event
• Reserved seating for two at your sponsored concert or event
• Extended access to Festival Society seats for theater concerts until 12/31/2025
• Six (6) courtesy guest passes, to be used for festival parties or concert early entry

FESTIVAL FRIEND
SINGLE: $1,500 – $2,999: 1 badge
COUPLE: $3,000 – $3,999: 2 badges

All previous benefits, plus…

• Commemorative festival name badge(s) for access to donor lounge, early entry, and invitations to Festival Fete and Finale receptions (one invitation per badge)
• Personalized ticketing assistance by festival staff until the end of the festival
• Access to Festival Society seats for theater concerts until 12/12/2025
• Invitation to the Festival Fête and Festival Finale parties
• Access to the Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden donor hospitality lounge
• Early entry at general admission performances
• Four (4) courtesy guest passes for festival parties or early entry
• Priority access to purchase tickets to Winter Bash, SMF’s annual benefit party

AFICIONADO – $500 – $1,499

All previous benefits, plus…

• Invitation to the Season Kickoff Party
• First-class mailing of the ticket brochure 
• Access to the festival pre-sale 
• Voucher for complimentary festival poster (current year only; by request)

SUPPORTERS – $250 – $499

All previous benefits, plus…

• Discount on SMF-branded merchandise
• Invitation to SMF education and community impact concerts and events

PATRONS – $100 – $249

• Recognition on the SMF website
• Recognition in the festival program book
• Early access to the digital ticket brochure