Soirée Jazz - Fundraising Gala & Auction 2026

✨ MERCI to everyone who attended our Soirée Jazz, bid in the online auction, made a donation, or volunteered their time! ✨


We are thrilled to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal and raised a net total of $120,000, a record our organization and 20% more than last year. This success would not have been possible without your generosity, support and enthusiasm for our mission.

Your contributions will directly support our major campus renovation, 2027 scholarships and educational programs, and will also allow us to continue offering affordable cultural events for our community.

Our photos from the Soirée Jazz are now available at the link below. We invite you to share them with friends, family, and your local community.

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Make a Donation

Make a donation to support our cultural events, our scholarship program, and our campus renovation:

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If your employer offers a matching gift program, your donation to Alliance Française de Seattle could go twice as far.


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Program of Festivities

Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:30PM - 10:30PM
Rainier Club, Seattle

Special Guest: Paul Salvaire

Deputy Consul General of France in San Francisco

Paul Salvaire has been Deputy Consul General of France in San Francisco since 2023.  A career diplomat, he joined the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France in 2011. He held various positions in Paris and in the French diplomatic network. Before arriving in San Francisco, Paul was deputy assistant director of environment and climate at the ministry in Paris (2020-2023). In this capacity, he represented France in international negotiations on climate and biodiversity. From 2017 to 2020, he was counsellor for global issues at the French Embassy in New Delhi. He was in particular responsible for strengthening Franco-Indian cooperation in the field of energy and climate. From 2014 to 2017, Paul was the chief of staff of the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

ONLINE AUCTION

October 9 - 18
Bid on unique experiences, cultural treasures, and exclusive items, all while supporting French-language education and culture!

SILENT AUCTION

Mingle with our Francophile community and bid on exclusive artwork while sipping on a glass of champagne!

MYSTERY WINE

Spin the wheel to take home a mystery wine bottle!


GOLDEN TICKET

The winner gets to pick a favorite Live Auction item (some items are excluded).
$65/ticket, max 30 tickets sold.

LIVE AUCTION

Incredible experiences to choose from.
Bid to win!

RAISE THE PADDLE

Raise your paddle to support our 2027 cultural events, scholarships, and educational programs.


Dress code

Formal Attire

Channel the elegance of a bygone Parisian night, where jazz lingered in candlelit rooms and style was effortless yet refined. Think vintage-inspired evening wear: fluid gowns, subtle shimmer, and timeless accessories for ladies; tailored suits, tuxedos, polished shoes, and classic details for gentlemen. 

Dress to celebrate the joy of music, style, and a night well lived!

Looking for inspiration? Explore our Soirée Jazz Pinterest board.

Sponsors

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