War Memorial Opera House

301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco CA 94102

4.5 by 1827 members

War Memorial Opera House 4.513957307060756 out of 5 1827

About War Memorial Opera House

The War Memorial Opera House is part of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. It has been the home of the San Francisco Opera since opening night in 1932 and it’s the current home of the San Francisco Ballet. Located across from City Hall, the building is one of the last Beaux-Arts structures erected in the United States. In addition to opera and ballet performances, the 3146-seat auditorium hosts special presentations, lectures and concerts and even hosted the first conference of the United Nations in 1945.
The War Memorial Opera House is one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after and unique venues, offering modern technology and the ambience of Old World theater.

228 War Memorial Opera House Tips

Dressy 6
Formal 1
Festive 1

Take public transit 2
Park in lot 1
Parking is a breeze 1

Food and drinks for purchase 2

KHB

40 events

9 reviews

42 stars

Get there early and have proper meal in the cafe. Everything from cooked to order steak to a sandwich and a Coke. Great people watching as well.

Aida

KHB

40 events

9 reviews

42 stars

The weather was cold and rainy.. I wore black pants, black dress coat and a sparkly black top. Flat shoes to walk up and down from the 2nd balcony ! There is a coat check on the ground floor. .

Aida

Molly Lovelady

11 events

3 reviews

4 stars

Parking isn't too hard to find nor too expensive if you go to a night show. However matinee take public transit!

Giselle

Katy Juneau

7 events

3 reviews

6 stars

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