Arts & Culture · Our pick in California
San Francisco Opera
War Memorial Opera House
About San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera performs in the War Memorial Opera House on Van Ness Avenue in the Civic Center, and its archive records a performance history going back to 1923. Check the season and book on the official website.
Why it's on our list
- War Memorial Opera House
- Performance history since 1923
- Civic Center
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with San Francisco Opera before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from San Francisco Opera are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest rail & streetcar stops
- Market Street & Van Ness AvenueMuni F0.2 mi5 min walk
- Van NessMuni JMuni KMuni LMuni MMuni NMuni S0.2 mi5 min walk
- Market Street & 9th StreetMuni F0.3 mi5 min walk
Key sights
- Alcatraz3.3 miCycle 21 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Golden Gate Bridge4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 13 min