War Memorial Opera House

Standing Room tickets ($15-20) are sold in person only and go on sale when the Opera House Box Office opens at noon for performances TUE through FRI , and at 10 am for performances on Sat and Sun

World-class singers . Mephistopheles production was fantastic. They tracked down sets in Turino originally made for a San Francisco production many years ago. It was jaw-dropping awesome.

This venue melts my heart. Have seen various ballets and operas here and have always enjoyed the experience. Last night's nutcracker was magical!

What a beautiful venue the old opera house is outstanding architecture , wonderful acoustics , downfall if you are a tall or larger person the seats are very narrow and the leg room in nonexistent

Amazing quality of singers and productions. They have cheap tickets for students, young professionals (w/ Bravo Club membership), and seniors - or you can just get standing room tickets the day of!

The War Memorial Opera House, home to the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet was designed by Arthur Brown, Jr. in the American Renaissance style and debuted on October 15, 1932.

Get here two hours before a show and plenty of street parking . You can get in early at side entrance and eat a nice buffet on the bottom floor.

Beautiful venue. The venue from the balcony is okay if you don't want to splurge on tickets - not the best but there aren't any obstructions (as far as I can tell) so you can see almost everything!

Did you know that the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House is where the United Nations held its first meeting in the spring of 1945?

Beautiful music temple with lots of neat different hidden areas to explore at intermission.

Opera house doubling as the city 's ballet venue. Wonderful for both.

SF Ballet 's Nutcracker is a must-see for all ages. Snow-like sud machines + Christmas carolers + graceful little girls in big dresses w/even bigger grins + brilliant artists on stage = Priceless.

If you're going to The Nutcracker, go on a family night . The kids are so cute and excited, and there're free cookies and juice !

Visit The Opera House Café , in the lower lobby. It opens 1 & 1/2 hours before each evening and Sunday matinee performance . For reservations please call Patina Catering at (415) 861-8150.

It is a grand palace , eoth good acoustics . I wish there was more legroom, and note the restrooms are downstairs.

I have seen the Nutcracker here 7-8 times. This year we sat in the grand tier. Being up high brought a completely different perspective so switch it around.

No Nutcracker hot cocoa for the kids. Hayes Valley cafe après performance is your best bet. The prosecco carts for the adults was a nice touch.

Lovely building for watching stunning performances

Order intermission snacks and drinks when you arrive! You can keep your table for multiple intermissions. Enjoy the ballet !

Wow, the architecture is beautiful. Also they offer discounts on groups of 10.

Opera tickets can set you back hundreds, but standing room tickets are only $10 cash if you can snag one before the show.

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New, very comfortable , seating installed during the COVID shutdown.

The Champagne Experience is a wonderful little hidden gem

Don't feel like you need to be dressed up to go to the opera! Folks wear everything from formal gowns to jeans and it's all good.

Getting there late will keep you from being seated 'til post-intermission.

Want opera on the cheap ? $10 standing room tickets are available the day of the performance . Room on the orchestra and balcony levels.

Questionable taste + disregard for the Earth aside [so much hairspray], to others like the dude in front of us w/frizzy KISS hair, 1.) Comb it down 2.) Stop talking 3.) Leaning sideways blocks views

Fantastic venue and great productions

Know your Box Offices! Inside the Van Ness entrance, to the right: Opera sales and VIP Will Call. To the left: Opera regular Will Call and Ballet Sales (only on Ballet performance days). Ballet has no Read more

If you're a smoker, take your drink with you to the balcony during intermission to avoid having to exit the building. Access it through a doorway by the statue next to either one of the elevators .

Verdi's Falstaff was a much needed musical and fun performance after the dark and brooding Delores Claiborne last week.

The opera at The War Memorial Opera House is the second-largest opera company in North America, behind the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

BART + opera is a great combination. Skip traffic and parking hassles - Civic Center BART Station is just three blocks away. Read more

Great SF Ballet & musical performance ! !

In spring of 1945, the United Nations had its first conference here.

seating is bad (as pointed in other reviews). views are just fine (i was in the Orchestra area, rows L).

The 2014-2015 season is awesome!!

That last aria was a tear jerker! Grab some fresh air during intermission out on the balcony , but beware of smokers.

Pre opera dinner ... get the buffet

Nice place. Bring binoculars if you're in the upper level.

Valet at Jardiniere on Grove St. then enjoy an after Opera drink and appetizer to finish the night

Beautiful venue!

Bring your own food so you don't have to stand in line . :)

Be sure to attend Friday night interviews at 7pm if you have Friday tickets.

Use side doors and go restroom 5 mins before the next act :-)

Great building. Check out the detailing all over the place.

The theater is actually quite cozy so don't worry about sitting further back if you're looking for more affordable seating.

Go for grand tier seats or youll be straining your back trying to look over heads even in good orchestra seats.

Have your tickets snail mailed to you. Will call line can get long!