Friday, April 24, 2026
7:00 p.m.–midnight
Presented by our Title Sponsor
The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre!
Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and the electric spirit of the Moulin Rouge. A celebration where art, music, and revelry collide, this unforgettable soirée brings together le Tout-Paris for a night of pure enchantment.
Guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and craft cocktails, discover immersive art experiences and captivating performances, and dance until midnight in true Parisian style. Bloom Bash 2026 also offers an exclusive first look at the spectacular Art Alive floral creations throughout the Museum, blooming with Parisian allure.
Bloom Bash 2026 features
- Divine bites and sweet treats from more than 35 of San Diego’s top restaurants and confectioners, with a special neighborhood spotlight on Oceanside’s vibrant culinary scene
- Imaginative cocktail experiences that delight and surprise
- Fine wines and local craft brews to sip and savor
- Immersive art installations and dazzling décor inspired by the elegance of Parisian nightlife
- After-hours access to the Art Alive 2026 floral exhibition
- Live music and captivating performances, featuring DJ Kara and Moulin Rouge–inspired acts by Aerial Revolution and Twisted Orbit Circus
- The iconic Ferris wheel on the Plaza, presented by Harrah’s Resort SoCal
And more dazzling surprises to be announced…
Member Pricing*:
$325 Individual, Dual, Friend
$300 Gallery Collective, Sponsor
$250 Ambassador, Circle
Nonmembers $395
Tickets on sale January 20, 2026, for members and
January 26, 2026, for nonmembers
*Individual members may purchase one discounted ticket; all other members may reserve two discounted tickets.
Bloom Bash is a 21+ event. ID required.
Please bring your ID and printed or electronic ticket to the event. Proceeds from Bloom Bash and Art Alive, The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature fundraiser and annual floral exhibition, benefit education, outreach, and art initiatives year-round. No refunds available. Bloom Bash tickets are tax deductible (less $75 per ticket). If you are unable to attend, please return your tickets in advance of Bloom Bash so that your donation is fully deductible. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of Bloom Bash cancellation due to inclement weather, all tickets are considered fully deductible charitable donations.
Bloom Bash Featured Artist
Josephine Rice
Josephine Rice is a Seattle-based artist who explores floral paper art, murals, and sculptural experiences as a form of visual medicine, using vibrant ombré color and layered, location-inspired botanicals to evoke beauty, well-being, escapism, and a reminder of nature’s simultaneous simplicity and complexity.
Bloom Bash Chairs
Jaimi Lomas
Rhianna Long
Mitch Mitchell
Micki Olin
Sweet & Savory Station Partners
The Pass
Bloom Bash Sponsors
