Sueños de Dalí

a surreal soirée of wonder & enchantment

Join us for Sueños de Dalí, The Dalí Museum’s signature fundraising event. This year’s theme, Olympus Reimagined: A Night of Surreal Myths, draws inspiration from Salvador Dalí’s dreamlike vision of mythology. For one night only, the Museum will transform into a surreal Mount Olympus—reimagined through Dalí’s signature lens of distortion, symbolism and surprise.

Guests will enjoy full Museum access, including a last-chance viewing of our special exhibition Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí, along with complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres from local restaurant partners, live music and entertainment, exclusive raffles and more. Plus, unexpected delights and captivating experiences throughout the evening.

Costumes may channel mythological legends, warped archetypes or Dalinian takes on power, beauty and chaos. Think: gilded armor with melting clocks, Medusas with forked hair, Icarus wings dripping like wax or a modern Minotaur in a business suit. Be inspired: find costume inspiration on our Sueños de Dalí mood board.

Dalí saw mythology not just as ancient narrative, but as a way to tap into the subconscious. He explored mythic themes throughout his work, as seen in The Mythology (1963–65), Venus de Milo with Drawers (1936) and Three Young Surrealist Women Holding in Their Arms the Skins of an Orchestra (1936), among others. His symbolic imagination, filtered through the lens of myth, presents surreal versions of classical figures such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Leda and beyond.

This event is 21+.

All proceeds support The Dalí Museum’s mission and provide creative discovery through inclusive educational programming, and bring world-class exhibitions to our community.

From Our Walls to Yours — One Night Only

For one night only, we’re offering a rare chance to bring art from our exhibition, Outside In, into your own collection. Through an exclusive silent auction, select original works will be available piece by piece, with all proceeds supporting the Museum. Anyone can bid, and winning pieces will be shipped after the exhibition closes on Oct 28.

Auction highlights:

• Primarily works by Tes One, plus one additional special item
• Each work includes a commemorative exhibition poster
• Shipping included with every winning bid

Explore the auction here.

Please consider supporting The Dalí through event sponsorship, helping us serve as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large. Sponsors receive year-round recognition and benefits, aligning with one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions while gaining meaningful visibility and access to a highly engaged, influential audience. For more information, click here.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Development@TheDali.org.

Can’t attend? Make a donation to support the Museum.

We encourage guests to take a cab or car service like Lyft or Uber, but complimentary valet parking is available if you wish to drive. This event is for guests 21 and over; children cannot be admitted. While we love animals, this event is not pet-friendly. The Sueños de Dalí benefit takes place rain or shine; tickets are nonrefundable.

Honorary Chairs
John and Shannon Moore

Event Chairs
The Guild at The Dalí, with support from the Zodiac Committee

event sponsors

Presenting Promethean Sponsor

Apollo of the Arts

Medusa Muse

Surreal Sphinx

Pegasus Partner
DEX Imaging
John & Shannon Moore
Amerant Bank

Minotaur Sponsor
Robert & Ranee Drapkin
Joe & Linda Cassaly
Jeffrey Sheloske & Mallory Webster
Kathryn Swintek
Nata & Mariano Cibran
Linda Pugliese
Jody Morelli
Rosemarie & Tony Terra
Tom Jennings & Carmen Desapio
Robert & Roxanna Fall
Betty Sullivan
Betsy Schweitzer
Robby & Leanne Fussell
Douglas Dort
Mary Stachnik
Theresa Watson
Dean & Nancy Lurker
Glenn Sharpnack
Chuck & Christine Abro
Robin Barret Wilson
Mary Frances Means
Lana & Charlie Schafer
Annette Kaplan
Cynthia Rogers
Eileen Shapiro & Ben Eaves

Exclusive Spirit Sponsor

Media Sponsors

event partners

Aerial Dragons | Andy’s Frozen Custard | Artistic Spaces Inc. | Birch & Vine | The Blue Halo | Bonu’ Taverna Italiana | Café Gala | Collective Cheers Tap Co. | DJ Fresh | Elite Catering & Events | FiestaPix360 | Floribbean | Global Beer Network | Good Food Catering & Events | Great Bay Distributing | Jay Luigi | Mattison’s | Perry’s Porch | The Production Crew | projectALCHEMY | Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn | Soda Stream | St. Pete Distillery | The Twisted Indian | UDREAM EVENTS

Enjoy these photos from last year’s Sueños de Dalí: A Surrealist Awakening.