War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco's Beaux-Arts stage hosts opera and ballet beneath soaring gilded ceilings and a grand chandelier.
- Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00
- 301 Van Ness Avenue
- 4.8 (2502 reviews)
Description
Dating to 1932, the venue serves as the permanent home to the San Francisco Ballet, staging main-stage productions alongside a full live orchestra pit. The surrounding interior showcases meticulously preserved details—clean polished marble, unaged wood, and intact brasswork—leading into vast lobbies that remain uncrowded even on peak performance nights. Concession stands provide food and drink options throughout the evening, though guest impressions of seat legroom remain divided across the hall.
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