Give the experience a clear shape.
Past selections have included a Broadway vacation for two and an Andrea Bocelli concert experience with a meet-and-greet.
Ask OFG for current entertainment options suitable for your guests. The specific performance, date, seat category, and access terms are essential parts of any offer.
Separate the ticket from the extras.
A concert package may include accommodation or other experiences, but the name alone does not establish those inclusions. State what the winner receives and what they must arrange independently. Do not describe backstage access or an artist meeting unless it is confirmed in writing.
- Confirm the performance and booking window.
- Make seat categories and guest counts explicit.
- Explain cancellation or substitution terms supplied with the package.
Make it part of a considered collection.
Entertainment experiences can complement an arts gala or appeal to guests at a broader fundraiser. Consider travel distance and scheduling flexibility when choosing a lot. Help your bidders picture the occasion while keeping the offer precise.
The performance is the beginning of the description.
A recognizable show or artist can catch a guest’s attention. The purchase still needs a clear definition: how many tickets, which performance, what seating or admission category, and what else the package includes. Separate the experience of attending from any additional access or travel elements.
OFG has previously described a Broadway vacation for two and an Andrea Bocelli concert experience with a meet-and-greet. These are past examples. They do not establish that the same production, artist, dates, seats, or access are currently offered. Review the current package before using an artist’s name or an access claim in event promotions.
Compare ticket-only and broader experiences.
Different formats suit different guests. These are planning distinctions to explore when reviewing current options.
| Format | What makes the decision |
|---|---|
| Performance tickets | The specific performance, date, venue, seating, and whether guests can realistically attend. |
| A city stay with a performance | The relationship between accommodation, tickets, travel dates, and the winner’s booking responsibilities. |
| An experience with additional access | The exact access promised, who participates, when it occurs, and any conditions that could affect it. |
The details to resolve before the curtain rises.
Give your committee and bidders a consistent answer to these questions.
- Are dates fixed, selected from a list, or requested subject to availability?
- What happens if the production, performer, venue, or schedule changes?
- Are tickets together, and what seating information can be confirmed?
- How are tickets delivered, and does the winner need an account or identification?
- If accommodation is included, who coordinates its dates with the performance?
- Which transfers, meals, fees, or other expenses remain the winner’s responsibility?
Select around your audience’s enthusiasm.
Ask what kind of cultural experience your guests enjoy rather than assuming one famous name appeals to everyone. A theatre-going audience may value a well-planned city visit; another room may respond more to a particular musical genre or a memorable concert outing. Use prior event observations and committee knowledge as clues.
For a live auction, make sure the auctioneer can explain the attraction and the key restrictions concisely. For silent bidding, the listing needs to carry that explanation on its own. In either format, the winner should leave knowing exactly how to take the next step.
Find the right fit for your guests.
Tell us which categories interest your guests and what you already have in your collection. We’ll discuss current options and their terms.
Ask about concerts and theatre