28th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral

30th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral

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December 10-13, 2026
Cathedral of St. Joseph
521 N Duluth Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD

*An American Sign Language interpreter will be at the Sat. 1:00 p.m. performance.

Enjoy beautiful music and moving storytelling inside the breathtaking and historical Cathedral of St. Joseph as we celebrate the hope and joy of God’s incarnation like never before at this truly one-of-a-kind performance! Experience the Christmas story brought to life through inspiring performances and an incredible choir and orchestra.

Christmas at the Cathedral benefits the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, as well as the ongoing care of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, one of the region’s most significant civic and sacred landmarks. This beloved Christmas tradition is one you don’t want to miss!

Please note that as this is a charitable fundraising event, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

2025 Event Highlights

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All of the proceeds from this charity event benefit

Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House ongoing care and maintenance endowments.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor | $25,000

Recognition as the “exclusive” sponsor for one of the six performances. (Choice of performance based on availability.)
Prominent company logo on the front of the tickets for your specific presenting performance.
Two front-row reserved pews for presenting performance, plus 50 additional reserved section tickets. (To be used at the sponsor’s discretion for employees, clients, family, etc.)
Private “Thank you” reception with Bishop Donald DeGrood at the Bishop’s house prior to your presenting performance. (20 guests total)
Live recognition from the stage at all performances.
Prominent recognition at the beginning and end of the statewide television broadcast across South Dakota (including parts of Minnesota & Iowa) on Christmas night on KELO Television; including a 30 second television spot at either the beginning or end of the broadcast.
Logo recognition on a professionally produced 30-second promotional spot to be broadcast on KELO TV and Midco Cable channels in South Dakota, plus parts of Minnesota and Iowa.
Logo recognition on the back of all six performance tickets.
Prominent logo and/or name recognition on the event website (ccfesd.org).
Full-page color promotional Christmas greeting in show program (5,000 printed copies).
Prominent logo recognition on all print material, including posters & fliers.
Digital media recognition, including CCFESD social media platforms and promotional emails.
Logo recognition on Hy-Vee store promotional ads and displays.
Logo recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin promotional and “Thank You” ads (38,000+ households).
Limited-edition tree ornament for patron guests.
Patron reception for you and your guests following the concert on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening.
Valet parking for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening concerts or reserved parking for the remaining performances.

Foundation Sponsor | $11,000

Three prominent reserved Patron Pews at the performance of your choice.
Recognition on the event website (ccfesd.org).
Full-page black and white promotional Christmas greeting in show program (5,000 printed copies).
Recognition at the end of the statewide television broadcast across South Dakota (including parts of Minnesota and Iowa) on Christmas night on KELO TV.
Live recognition from stage at all performances.
Digital media recognition, including CCFESD social media platforms and promotional emails.
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin promotional and “Thank You” ads (38,000+ households).
Limited-edition tree ornament for patron guests.
Patron reception for you and your guests following the concert on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening.
Valet parking for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening concerts or reserved parking for the remaining performances.

Orchestra Sponsor | $5,500

Two prominent reserved Patron Pews at the performance of your choice.
Live recognition from stage at all performances.
Recognition on the event website (ccfesd.org).
Half-page promotional Christmas greeting in show program (5,000 printed copies).
Recognition in concert program as an Orchestra Sponsor.
Patron reception for you and your guests following the concert on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening.
Recognition on printed promotional materials, including posters & fliers.
Digital media recognition, including CCFESD social media platforms and promotional emails.
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad (38,000+ households).
Limited-edition tree ornament for patron guests.
Valet parking for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening concerts or reserved parking for the remaining performances.

Choir Sponsor | $2,750

One reserved pew at the performance of your choice.
A quarter-page promotional Christmas greeting in the show program (5,000 printed copies).
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad (38,000+ households).
Patron reception for you and your guests following the concert on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening.
Limited-edition tree ornament for patron guests.
Valet parking for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening concerts or reserved parking for the remaining performances.

Patron Pew Sponsor | $1,950

One reserved pew at the performance of your choice.
A quarter-page promotional Christmas greeting in the show program (5,000 printed copies).
Recognition in The Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad (38,000+ households).
Patron reception for you and your guests following the concert on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening.
Limited-edition tree ornament for patron guests.
Valet parking for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening concerts or reserved parking for the remaining performances.