San Francisco War Memorial Opera House
Arts & Culture · San Francisco, CA
About
The vast Beaux-Arts lobby hums with pre-show energy as patrons climb marble staircases. The San Francisco War Memorial Opera House is the grand home of the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet, anchoring the Civic Center's arts corridor. This 1932 landmark is part of the larger War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, a complex that also hosts the Symphony and Veterans events.
You'll find year-round performances including opera, ballet, and special galas. The venue's acoustics and sightlines are renowned, but it's also worth visiting just for the architecture. Before the show, grab a drink in the North or South lobbies. If you're exploring nearby, the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park makes a natural daytime complement.
Features
- ✓Beaux-Arts architecture from 1932
- ✓Multiple performance spaces under one roof
- ✓LGBTQ+ inclusive and welcoming
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What people say
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From the community
“One of the great centers for the arts in America”
SFWMPAC is short for San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. This complex includes several different spaces, each suited for a particular type of art. The San Francisco Symphony and Opera, along with veterans' events and the Museum of Performance and Design, all make use of parts of these venues.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of performances are held here? +
The Opera House hosts the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, special events, galas, and art installations.
Are there LGBTQ+ events or pride programming? +
The Opera House regularly presents LGBTQ+ inclusive programming, but specific pride events vary by season.
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