Join MC for an unforgettable evening with award-winning comedian, actor, and bestselling author Nate Bargatze.
Event Details
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at A. E. Wood Coliseum, Mississippi Christian University
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Program at 7:00 pm
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Doors open to table sponsors at 5:00 pm with dinner at 6:00 pm
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Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine, and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Mornings, Grammy Award-winning & Emmy-nominated comedian, NY Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 1.2 million tickets sold in 2024. He is currently the #1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and #12 in overall live tour tickets sales, putting him in the company of Coldplay, Madonna and U2. Billboard recently announced that Bargatze set a new record for the biggest one-year gross by a comedy performer in history, and he recently became the only comedian to sell out 3 consecutive performances at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville — only himself, Taylor Swift, and Garth Brooks have sold out 3 shows in a calendar year.
Enjoy an evening with Nate Bargatze and provide an exceptional opportunity for MC students
MC’s Bicentennial Gala will mark a major milestone—MC’s bicentennial year—and serve as the university's flagship fundraising event for 2026. Funds raised at the event support student scholarships and athletics programs.
Sponsorship Information
Bicentennial Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
- Prominent recognition as a presenting sponsor at event
- Company logo or individual name presented on screens at event
- Recognition by Nate Bargatze at event
- Company logo or individual name on the gala program
- Framed 8x10 photo with Nate Bargatze for all 8 guests
- 8 tickets to private VIP reception with Nate Bargatze
- Table for 8 at main event (preferred seating)
- Reserved parking for all guests
Diamond Sponsor
- Prominent recognition as a diamond sponsor at event
- Company logo or individual name presented on screens at event
- Company logo or individual name on the gala program
- 8x10 photo with Nate Bargatze for 8 guests
- 4 tickets to private VIP reception with Nate Bargatze
- Table for 8 at main event (preferred seating)
- Reserved parking for all guests
Platinum Sponsor
- Prominent recognition as a platinum sponsor at event
- Company name (not logo) presented on screens at event
- Company name (not logo) on the gala program
- 8x10 photo with Nate Bargatze for 4 guests
- 2 tickets to private VIP reception with Nate Bargatze
- Table for 8 at main event (preferred seating)
- Priority parking
Gold Sponsor
- Prominent recognition as a gold sponsor at event
- Company name (not logo) presented on screens at event
- Company name (not logo) on the gala program
- Table for 8 for main event (main floor seating)
Silver Sponsor
- Recognition as a silver sponsor at event
- Company name (not logo) presented on screens at event
- Company name (not logo) on the gala program
- Table for 6 for main event (main floor seating not guaranteed)
Bronze Sponsor
- Company name (not logo) on the gala program
- Table for 7 for main event (main floor seating not guaranteed)
