Museums & Performing Arts · Our pick in San Francisco

War Memorial Opera House

Opera & ballet·Civic Center

San Francisco Opera and Ballet

About War Memorial Opera House

The War Memorial Opera House on Van Ness Avenue is home to San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet, whose Nutcracker runs here every December. Hayes Valley’s restaurants are a few minutes’ walk for dinner before the show.

Why it's on our list

  • San Francisco Opera
  • San Francisco Ballet
  • Nutcracker in December

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with War Memorial Opera House before you go.

What’s on

War Memorial Opera House publishes its programme and booking on its own website.

Full programme and tickets at sfopera.com

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