SFMOMA Art Bash 2027

Art Bash is the annual signature fundraising event for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art^{1, 2}. It serves as a museumwide party that spans all seven floors of the building^{1, 3}.

The event features immersive art installations, live musical performances, and food and drink service^{2, 7}. Guests gain after-hours access to the museum galleries, which are often transformed by commissioned artists for the occasion^{2, 7}.

Who is in the room

The event attracts artists, art collectors, and community leaders². Corporate entities participate through custom sponsorship packages¹. Attendance figures for the museum's community engagement programs, which the event supports, exceed 150,000 people annually^{1, 2}.

How to get in

Tickets are required for entry, and the event is restricted to guests aged 21 and over⁵. Pricing for previous editions started at $95⁵. Interested parties should monitor the official SFMOMA website for ticketing details and deadlines, which are typically released in the autumn¹.

Last time

The 2026 edition took place on April 29 to mark the tenth anniversary of the museum's building expansion^{3, 5}. The musical lineup included Shannon and The Clams, Ruby Ibarra, and DJ Wonway Posibul, with additional performances by Cruise Control and DJ heyLove*³. A benefit auction featured works by artists including KAWS, Rashid Johnson, and Dana Schutz⁴. The event has run annually since its launch in 2016, with the exception of a virtual format in 2021^{1, 6}.

Why it matters

The event raises over $2.5 million annually to support the museum's education and family programs^{1, 3}. It is intended for those who wish to support the museum's mission while attending a large-scale cultural celebration^{1, 5}.

Practical

The event is held at the SFMOMA building in San Francisco^{1, 5}. Attendees should note that the museum may close for private events surrounding the date, though the Museum Store typically remains accessible from 3rd Street^{1, 3}.

Sources

• Art Bash (sfmoma.org)
• Zack Fox to Headline SFMOMA's Art Bash on April 23 (sfmoma.org)
• Last Call to Join SFMOMA's Museumwide Art Bash Party (sfmoma.org)
• Art Bash 2026 Benefit Auction (sothebys.com)
• Art Bash 2026 in San Francisco at SFMOMA (dothebay.com)
• 10 Years of Art Bash (sfmoma.org)
• SFMOMA Art Bash 2026: San Francisco's Premier Art Party (modernluxury.com)