City Lights Theater Company’s Neon Groove Ball is our biggest annual fundraising event, blending a lively, vibrant atmosphere with an important cause. This exciting evening features live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, dancing, and live and online auctions, all set in the beatuiful Downtown San Jose Marriott. The event brings together community members, supporters, and arts enthusiasts to celebrate the transformative power of theater while raising essential funds to support our productions, programs, and mission. Proceeds from the Neon Groove Ball ensure City Lights continues creating bold, inclusive, and innovative theater experiences for San Jose and beyond.

Purchase your ticket before December 31, 2024 and be entered into our MARRIOTT RAFFLE. The winner will receive: Jr suite for the night of the event, access to the MClub lounge, breakfast for two, and valet parking. Enter now to get the best experience at the ball!

Want your business’ name all over the Neon Groove Ball? Contact Wendy Nichols about sponsorships.

We love having Matt Roben as our event auctioneer! Learn more about Matt and his work.

See how we partied in past years and check out some photos and memories from past City Lights galas.

Neon Groove Ball

By City Lights Theater Company

Neon Groove Ball

A Totally 80's Celebration