Riviera Night – Gala 2026

The Alliance Française de Houston is delighted to invite you to its Annual Fundraising Gala, Riviera Night, to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at The Post Oak Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Each year, this signature evening brings together our community of patrons, partners, and friends, Francophones and Francophiles alike, alongside civic and cultural leaders, in support of our mission to advance the French language and Francophone culture in Houston.

Riviera Night will embody the timeless spirit of French elegance while raising essential funds for our educational programs, scholarships, cultural workshops, and youth initiatives that make French culture accessible to all.

On this special occasion, the Alliance Française de Houston will have the distinct privilege of presenting the Lovett Award (named in honor of our founder Mary Lovett) to the De Menil Family as well as SLB, two cornerstones of Houston’s cultural and philanthropic life, who were both instrumental in the development of our Alliance Française through the 20th century.

We warmly invite you to join us for this exceptional celebration, an evening of refined gastronomy, cultural elegance, and meaningful philanthropy.

Save the Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 W Loop S., Houston 77027

Sponsorship Opportunities – Riviera Night Gala 2026

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Monte Carlo – $30,000

• One premier reserved table for 10 guests
• Gifts for all table guests
• One dedicated server for the evening
  
• On-stage recognition during the Gala dinner program
• One Double-page center spread color advertisement in the event program
• Company logo featured on step & repeat banner at the event entrance
• Year-round recognition on the Alliance Française of Houston’s website and newsletter, and event signage
• One Corporate Level 2 Membership
• Five Family Memberships

Saint-Tropez – $20,000

• One premium reserved table for 10 guests
• Gifts for all table guests
• Verbal recognition during the evening
• One Full-page color advertisement in the Gala program (Premium Location)
• Logo recognition on the Alliance Française of Houston’s website, social media, and event signage
• One Corporate Level 1 Membership
• Three Family Memberships

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – $10,000

• One prominent reserved table for 10 guests
  
• Gifts for all table guests
• Full-page color advertisement in the Gala program
  
• Logo recognition on the Alliance Française of Houston’s website, social media, and event signage
  
• One Family Benefactor Membership
• Ten Individual Memberships
  
  

Cannes - $5,000

• One reserved table for 10 guests
  
• Half-page color advertisement in the Gala program
  
• Five Individual Memberships for your table guests

 
Package of 4 individual tickets - $1,600

• 4 seats together at the same table

Underwriting Opportunities

Your underwriting gift covers specific expenses of the Gala. Recognition will be included in the evening program.

• IT & Audio Visual Systems – $4,000
  
• Valet Services – $2,000
  
• Online Auction Platform – $1,600
  
• Decorations – $1,600
  
• Table Centerpieces – $1,600
  
• Music Performance – $1,300
  
• Photography – $1000
• Auction Paddles - $1000
• Evening Program - $800
• Dinner Menu – $600

Individual Tickets

• Single Ticket: $350 
• Sponsor a Teacher Guest: $350