september 16, 2025

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VIP EXPERIENCE

  • PRE-SHOW RECEPTION

    Inside Chase Center, guests will be treated to plentiful food and an open bar all within the comfort of the arena's premium seating areas.

  • COURAGE AWARD

    An inspiring UCSF patient will take the stage in Chase (with live feed to Bayfront Park), to be honored for their triumph over adversity.

  • AFTER PARTY

    UCSF takes over Chase for more music, dancing, late night bites, and special surprises across three floors.

THE SHOW

Choose your stage and set your vibe at the Dreamfest Concert for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

Rock out with one of the most influential and successful bands in history, Metallica, while enjoying the ultimate VIP experience inside Chase Center.

Or you can backflip into the high‑energy set from pop’s rising star, Benson Boone at Bayfront Park and cap the night off with an unbelievable after party in the arena.

Guests of UCSF will have the best of both worlds, unforgettable performances and an epic impact.

FAQs

For more information, please contact sponsorships@ucsf.edu or 415-476-3421.

be a sponsor

All packages include access to the VIP benefit area of Dreamfest, the preconcert reception, and the legendary afterparty. Valet parking included for guests at the Care sponsorship level and above. All contributions are tax deductible less $325 per ticket received. Explore payment options here.

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Your impact

At UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, every child, no matter their background, has equal access to world-class medicine. Whether we’re treating a rare disease or providing routine care, our mission is simple: to provide all kids with the best that pediatrics has to offer.

Families come to us for compassion, innovation, and hope – and it takes generous supporters like you to make that possible. Together there is no limit to what we can achieve for the children who need us most.

Courage awardS

Every year at the Dreamfest Concert for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, we honor a young patient who has triumphed over adversity with the Colin Powell Medal of Courage. Meet two of our previous award winners who are giving back to help other kids in need.

Selah kitchiner | 2023

A liver transplant saved Selah's life and inspired a future in medicine.

JESSE coronado | 2022

After battling leukemia for six years, Jesse is now helping others in need.

INNOVATION

COURAGE

BREAKTHROUGH

RESEARCH

HOPE

HOPE

COURAGE

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