War Memorial Opera House
Civic Center and Tenderloin, San Francisco
Source: sfopera.com, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Home of San Francisco Opera, on Van Ness Avenue.
Insider tip
The opera's site lists performances and box office hours.
What the guides say about War Memorial Opera House
The Great American Music Hall and the Fillmore list shows on their sites, Bimbo's 365 Club, Club Fugazi and Cobb's Comedy Club are in North Beach, and the War Memorial Opera House is at Civic Center.
What's on near War Memorial Opera House
Smaller local events at and near War Memorial Opera House
Zoe Kazan and Florence Pugh In Conversation Talks and readings
12 to 13 Nov · Sydney Goldstein Theater, Hayes Valley
A conversation with Zoe Kazan and Florence Pugh about the series East of Eden, presented by City Arts & Lectures.
19:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Film (SFFILM) · Zoe Kazan + Florence Pugh In Conversation
The Marriage of Figaro Theatre and shows
6 dates from 13 Nov to 29 Nov · War Memorial Opera House, Civic Center
San Francisco Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro at War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco War Memorial, on 6 dates from 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-29.
Map · Source: San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Classical and opera
Fri 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Davies Symphony Hall, Civic Center
San Francisco Symphony presents Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet at Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco War Memorial, on 3 dates from 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15.
Map · Source: San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
An Evening with David Sedaris Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · War Memorial Opera House, Civic Center
Innovation Arts and Entertainment presents An Evening with David Sedaris at War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco War Memorial, on 2026-11-14.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
Alonzo King Lines Ballet and Appalachian Spring Dance
Thu 19 Nov, Fri 20 Nov, Sat 21 Nov · Davies Symphony Hall, Civic Center
San Francisco Symphony presents Alonzo King Lines Ballet and Appalachian Spring at Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco War Memorial, on 3 dates from 2026-11-19 to 2026-11-21.
19:30 to 21:45 · Map · Source: San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
Nearby
Around Civic Center and Tenderloin
City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the Opera House, the Tenderloin Museum
Civic Center and Tenderloin has 11 places on the map. It runs from City Hall and Van Ness Avenue east to Jones Street and north to O'Farrell Street.
Civic Center and Tenderloin has 11 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 4 bars, 2 landmarks, 2 museums, 1 park or garden, 1 church or cathedral and 1 restaurant. Read the Civic Center and Tenderloin guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of War Memorial Opera House?
- 301 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102.
- How long do you need at War Memorial Opera House?
- Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
- When is the best time to visit War Memorial Opera House?
- Evening.
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