Membership

Exclusive Pre-Sale Access

1. Ambassador, Benefactor, Producer: Elite pre-sale access
2. Premiere: VIP pre-sale access
3. Act III and Club: Priority pre-sale access

Bravo members at the Act III and Club level can purchase tickets to Sunset Presents performances before they go on sale to the general public, with a limit of two or four tickets per member unless otherwise specified. Premiere members have VIP pre-sale access before tickets go on sale to Act III and Club members. Ambassador, Benefactor, and Producer level members receive Elite pre-sale access, which includes the option for two designated seats during the season pre-sale. Members at the Premiere level and above can request additional tickets based on availability.

Membership is for two people – member and spouse/partner. Single members may always bring one guest to Bravo Member events. All Bravo benefits are for non-commercial use only and are non-transferable. All gifts may be waived for each level, and donations may be claimed as tax deductible as the law allows. Benefits expire with 12-month membership. Memberships are non-refundable, valid for one year from the month you join. Benefits are subject to change. Restrictions apply. 

Sunset Presets ticket exchange privileges are available for members at every level. If you cannot attend a Sunset Presents event, you may exchange tickets for a different Sunset Presents event within the same season. Requests for exchanges must be submitted 72 hours before the event date. Requests submitted after the event will not be honored. Ticket(s) can be exchanged for an equal or lesser value. If the ticket(s) for the new event exceeds the exchange value, the member is responsible for paying the difference.

Membership fees are as published in our Bravo brochures and on our website and are subject to change. Please take a look at your current level to make sure that you receive the desired benefits. New memberships purchased online become valid immediately. You will receive an email confirmation of your active status. Memberships are non-refundable.

Special Instruction if you wish to pay for your membership through your Donor Advised Fund:

Memberships paid for through Donor Advised Fund (DAF) contributions may not be eligible for benefits with monetary value. Grants from DAFs can be used to cover annual membership fees only if:

• The membership benefits are limited to incidental benefits, such as parking, preferred access, and access to members-only events.
• The donor waives any non-deductible (tangible) benefits associated with the membership level. Under federal law, if any portion of the membership is not tax-deductible, you must either waive the tangible benefits or pay the full membership amount with a personal payment. Partial payment (bifurcation) is not permitted.

The resale of any Sunset Center tickets for profit will result in ticket and membership cancellation without a refund.

The Bravo Lounge is a private, donors-only room offering complimentary beverages, wine, and small bites. It is accessible exclusively to Bravo members at the Club level and higher. The Lounge is open one hour before all Sunset Presents performances and during intermission, if applicable. Please note that the Bravo Lounge is not available during events not presented by Sunset Cultural Center. Eligible members will receive an email notification prior to each Bravo Lounge event. Members may bring additional guests with prior request and approval.

Renewing or upgrading your Bravo Membership is easy! You may upgrade or renew either online at www.sunsetcenter.org or by calling our Bravo Member Line at 831.620.2052. Members will be sent a renewal notice two months before their membership expires and again at one month.

You can redeem your Bravo gift vouchers at the Sunset Center Box Office during regular business hours or at the information table in the lobby during any Sunset Presents event. Complimentary drink vouchers should be redeemed at the Sunset Café in the main lobby. For any additional gifts or benefits available at your membership level, please call the Bravo Member line at 831.620.2052 or email bravo@sunsetcenter.org.

Ambassador, Benefactor, and Producer members enjoy access to VIP reserved parking for every Sunset Presents event. This parking is located in the box office lot, with designated spaces clearly marked. Upon joining, eligible members will receive a parking pass by mail, which remains valid as long as the membership is current. Benefactor and Producer members will have personalized signage for their VIP parking spaces at each event.

Please note that VIP parking is coordinated based on ticket purchases. To ensure we can reserve your parking space, members must purchase tickets for the event in advance. If tickets are purchased less than 24 hours prior to the event, we may not be able to guarantee VIP parking availability due to necessary preparations. We encourage you to purchase your tickets early to fully enjoy this benefit.

Please ensure your parking pass is clearly displayed on your car's dashboard or rearview mirror. If your parking pass is lost or damaged, please contact us for a replacement.

Please note that parking passes are only valid for Sunset Presents performances and are not valid for events presented by outside organizations, including historical presenters such as the Bach Festival and the Monterey Symphony.