Le Gala des Lumières 2027

Une nuit. Mille lumières.

Join us on Saturday, April 10, 2027, at The Post Oak Hotel for a dazzling evening of elegance, French art de vivre, and fine dining, celebrating the beauty of French and Francophone cultures while supporting the mission of the Alliance Française de Houston.

Table levels & Benefits:

Grand Benefactor: Presenting Sponsorship  $25,000

• One premium reserved table for 12 guests, with preferred placement within the Gala ballroom

• Elegant Gala gifts for all table guests

• Dedicated table service throughout the evening for your guests

• On-stage recognition during the Gala dinner program

• Prominent double-page center-spread color advertisement in the official Gala des Lumières program

• Prominent logo placement on Gala event signage

• Year-round recognition as AFH's Annual Presenting Sponsor on the Alliance Française de Houston website, on-site video screens, and banners

• Invitations to attend VIP events with French luxury brands

• Up to 10 tickets to select AFH cultural events, including Wine School, Cooking Classes, and Kids' Culinary Workshops

•  Prominent recognition in AFH's Annual Impact Report (January 2028)

• AFH gift memberships for your table guests

Étoile Francophone $15,000

• One prominent reserved table for 10 guests in the Gala ballroom 
  

• Elegant Gala gifts for all table guests 
  

• Special recognition in the official Gala program 
  

• One full-page color advertisement in the official Gala des Lumières program 
  

• Logo recognition through select Gala social media communications 
  

• Logo placement on Gala event signage 
  

• Invitations to attend VIP events with French luxury brands 
  

• Up to 10 tickets to select AFH cultural events, including Wine School, Cooking Classes, and Kids’ Culinary Workshops 
  

• Special recognition in AFH’s Annual Impact Report (January 2028) 
  

• Five AFH gift memberships for your table guests 

Membre d'Honneur $10,000

• One reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala des Lumières 
  

• Recognition in the official Gala program 
  

• One half-page color advertisement in the official Gala program 
  

• Logo recognition on the Alliance Française de Houston website 
  

• Logo placement on select Gala event signage 
  

• Invitations to attend VIP events with French luxury brands 
  

• Eight tickets to select AFH cultural events, including Wine School, Cooking Classes, and Kids’ Culinary Workshops 
  

• Recognition in AFH’s Annual Impact Report (January 2028) 
  

• Five AFH gift memberships for your table guests 

Ami de l'Alliance $5,000

• One reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala des Lumières 
  

• Recognition in the official Gala program 
  

• One half-page color advertisement in the official Gala program 
  

• Sponsor name recognition on select Gala event materials 
  

• Invitations to attend VIP events with French luxury brands 
  

• Six tickets to select AFH cultural events, including Wine School, Cooking Classes, and Kids’ Culinary Workshops 
  

• Recognition in AFH’s Annual Impact Report (January 2028) 
  

• Five AFH gift memberships for your table guests 

Individual Tickets

• Single Ticket: $350 

• Package of 4 Tickets: $2,000. This package includes four gala tickets with guaranteed seating together.

Underwriting Opportunities

Targeted underwriting opportunities allow companies and individual donors to support a specific component of the Gala while receiving focused recognition. 

• Audio Visual (AV) Sponsor $2,500 Logo recognition on select audiovisual event signage and/or presentation screens during the evening, when applicable. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Event Technology Sponsor (IT) $2,000 Logo recognition associated with select digital and event technology elements used throughout the Gala. Recognition in the official Gala program. 

• Valet Services Sponsor $2,000 Prominent logo recognition at the Gala valet arrival and departure area, providing visibility as guests arrive and leave the event. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Live Auction Sponsor $2,000 Prominent verbal recognition immediately before the Live Auction begins, acknowledging the company as the evening’s Live Auction Sponsor. Logo displayed on screen during the Live Auction when applicable. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Table Centerpieces Sponsor $1,600 Sponsor recognition displayed alongside the centerpieces and/or through an elegant recognition card placed on each guest table. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Printed Program Sponsor $1,500 Prominent recognition as the Evening Program Sponsor within the official Gala des Lumières program, including one full-page, full-color advertisement and additional recognition on the program’s acknowledgments page.

• Auction Paddles Sponsor $1,500 Exclusive logo placement on the back of every auction paddle distributed to Gala guests, providing exceptional visibility throughout the Live Auction. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Video Sponsor $1,500 Exclusive sponsor acknowledgment at the conclusion of the Gala video, featuring the sponsor’s logo or name on screen. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Music Performance Sponsor $1,300 Sponsor recognition associated with the evening’s musical performance, including verbal acknowledgment before the performance when appropriate and recognition in the official Gala program.

• Photography Sponsor $1,000 Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Silent Auction Sponsor $1,000 Logo recognition within the Silent Auction area and/or digital auction platform, providing visibility to guests as they browse and bid throughout the evening. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Party Favor Sponsor $1,000 Logo/name recognition accompanying the Gala favors distributed to guests, through a tasteful sponsor tag, card, or insert. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Cocktail Hour Sponsor $1,000 Prominent logo recognition during the Gala cocktail reception, through select cocktail-hour signage and/or bar signage. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Décor Sponsor $800 Sponsor recognition associated with the evening’s décor through select event signage or acknowledgment materials. Recognition in the official Gala program.

• Printing Sponsor $600 Acknowledgment as the Gala Printing Sponsor in the official Gala program.

Gala Program Advertising Opportunities

Opening Full-Page Advertisement  $750 
Exclusive full-page, full-color advertisement positioned as the first commercial advertisement in the official Gala program. Limited to one advertiser. 

Double-Page Spread $700 
Two consecutive full-color pages designed as a single visual spread, offering enhanced visibility and creative impact within the official Gala program. 

Full-Page Advertisement $350 
One full-page, full-color advertisement within the official Gala program. 

Half-Page Advertisement $250 
One half-page, full-color advertisement within the official Gala program. 

Quarter-Page Advertisement $200 
One quarter-page, full-color advertisement within the official Gala program. 

Donation & Membership

• I am unable to attend the Gala but I would like to contribute:   Donate Donate

• I would like to support the Alliance Française de Houston as follows:

Distinguished Benefactor $1,000
Distinguished Benefactor $1,000 Premium Partnership  $1,500 Premium Partnership  $1,500 Corporate Sponsorship Level 1 $3,000 Corporate Sponsorship Level 1 $3,000

  Any questions please contact kimparker@alliancehouston.org or events@alliancehouston.org