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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA'S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

Opera Ball

September 6, 2024

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Opera Ball and A Masked Ball Together On Opening Night!

San Francisco Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

Launch the 2024-25 Season in style with a glamorous opening night experience.

Walk the red carpet into San Francisco’s stunning City Hall for an exquisite cocktail reception. Then, find your seat for dinner to indulge in an enchanting culinary spectacle created by local chefs. After your meal, you’ll walk across the street to enjoy the opening night performance of Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball).

When the curtain falls, City Hall beckons again for an after-party of dancing and delights!

Not only will you create memories for a lifetime, but your ticket directly supports San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild’s programming and arts education!

The most impactful level, providing vital support for San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild education.

Includes valet parking, the Red Carpet, premier dinner seating, complimentary beverages at intermission, and recognition as a Great Benefactor.

Individual • $10,000
Table and Performance Seating for 10 • $100,000

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Please call the box office to order Opera Ball tickets at 415-864-3330
Includes valet parking, the Red Carpet, priority dinner seating, complimentary beverages at intermission, and recognition as a Grand Benefactor.

One ticket at this level is equivalent to the cost for a set of classroom visits by an opera educator.

Individual • $5,000
Table and Performance Seating for 10 • $50,000

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Please call the box office to order Opera Ball tickets at 415-864-3330
Join us in the Balcony Circle for the first performance of the 2024–25 Season, Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball).

Following the cries of “bravi!” you’ll head to the after-party that is the toast of the town! Dance away the evening to live music, or spend time in the lounge with libations, bites, and excellent company. The evening will feature Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

Individual • $300

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Secure your place at San Francisco's biggest night of the year, with proceeds supporting the future of opera and opera education in the Bay Area—ensuring the next 100 years of musical excellence.

The Evening

5pm

Red Carpet and Cocktail Reception at City Hall

Start your evening on the red carpet, followed by a festive cocktail reception in the Beaux-Arts beauty of San Francisco's City Hall.

6pm

Dinner at City Hall

Then savor a lavish culinary experience created by the local chefs at McCalls Catering.

8pm

Performance at the War Memorial Opera House

Performance of Un Ballo in Maschera
Run time is 3 hours with 2 intermissions.
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11pm

After-Party at City Hall

Following the cries of “brava!” and “bravo!” you’ll head to the after-party that is the toast of the town! Dance away the evening to live music, or spend time in the lounge with libations, bites, and excellent company.

Red Carpet and Cocktail Reception at City Hall (5pm)

Start your evening on the red carpet, followed by a festive cocktail reception in the Beaux-Arts beauty of San Francisco's City Hall.

Dinner at City Hall (6pm)

Then savor a lavish culinary experience created by the local chefs at McCalls Catering.

Performance at the War Memorial Opera House (8pm)

After-Party at City Hall (11pm)

The BRAVO! Cocktail Celebration tickets are available now, learn more.

Made Possible By

Opera Ball is made possible, in part, by Opening Weekend Grand Sponsor Diane B. Wilsey