VIP Reception

Whether you select the VIP experience with the best seats in the house and attend our exclusive pre-concert reception* at the Chuckanut Distillery Ballroom, or the ticket that is most accessible to you, your ticket for this special add-on concert will help launch the BSO into the next 50 years.

There are only 200 tickets available for the VIP experience*. This exclusive reception gets you:

• The best seats in the house
• Special VIP reception event at the Chuckanut Distillery Ballroom with specialty drinks and catering from Penny Farthing Restaurant 
• A curated Pre-Concert Talk with crowd favorite Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel

*Yo-Yo Ma will not be at the reception.

Purchase your VIP Yo-Yo Ma concert tickets starting May 12th for Season Subscribers and May 19th for the general public!

Featuring Guest Lecturer Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel

Time/Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 5pm

Location: Chuckanut Distillery Ballroom, 1311 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham

‍Food/Drink:

• House-Made Spiced Meatballs, GF/No Pork
• Falafel Balls served with Raita sauce, Vegan
• Caprese Skewers, GF/VG
• Filet Medallions
• Catalan Shrimp, cast-iron prawns seared in roasted garlic oil and paprika, GF
• ChickenCherry  Chipotle Skewer
• Eggplant Bruchetta, GF/DF/Vegaon
• Cheesy white corn polenta cakes, GF/Vegan
• Gnocchi Pesto and Cheese, Vegan/Nut-Free
• Rich, flourless chocolate brownie served warm, GF
• Seasonal Tartlets

Menu subject to change

VIP reception tickets are included with purchase of VIP Yo-Yo Ma concert tickets.

Questions? Please email info@bellinghamsymphony.org or call our office at (360) 756-6752.