Plan Your Visit

The safety, comfort and satisfaction of our patrons is important to everyone at San Francisco Opera.  Browse the topics on the right for quick answers to questions about attending a performance at the War Memorial Opera House.  Enjoy the show!

• First Time Visitors

  
  Explore helpful hints and tips to familiarize yourself with the Opera House. Discover travel tips, house services, and more.

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• Directions and Parking

  
  Here's how to get here and where to park.

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• Upcoming Traffic Advisories

  ⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT:

  This is a traffic alert regarding the scheduled performance of Idomeneo on Saturday, June 14.

  There is an outdoor festival and concert taking place in Hayes Valley on Saturday, June 14. There is also a planned march to City Hall that is scheduled to end at 2pm.

  There is no late seating; please be sure you are prepared for potentially longer travel times so you can join us easily and on time for the show!

  Road Closures: Oak St, between Van Ness Ave and Franklin St, will be closed.

  Tips to make your travel day smoother:

  • Give yourself extra travel time to get to the Opera House.
  • Consider taking mass transit due to potential increased traffic.
  • Arrive early to the Opera House and attend a Pre-Opera talk at 6:35pm.

  Visit sfmta.com for full details and get real-time updates at 511.org.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  
  Seating, Ticketing, and Visitor Guidelines

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• Health and Safety

  
  The health and safety of our patrons, employees, and artists area our number one priority.

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• Bag Policy

  War Memorial & Performing Arts Center Bag Policy 

  • All bags are subject to search upon arrival.  Currently, clear bags are not required.

  • Patrons may bring bags into the auditorium, but they must fit under the seat or on the patron’s lap (approximately 14 in. x 14 in. x 6 in.).

  • Patrons with large items, inclusive of, but not limited to large backpacks, luggage, shopping bags, and other large packages that will not fit comfortably at the seat will be asked to check those items at coat check.

  • The War Memorial Performing Arts Center reserves the right to screen patron bags upon request.
• Bicycle Parking

  There are bicycle racks located on Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street.

• Where to Eat

  
  Browse the dining options in the Opera House and around the neighborhood.

  Dining

• Opera Shop

  
  Visit us on the Mezzanine level of the Opera House pre-show and during intermission.

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• Accessibility

  We are committed to providing easy access for all patrons.  Prior to your visit you can learn more about the Opera House and accessibility by clicking the Learn More button below. 

  Our friendly Box Office can also be reached at 415-864-3330 to help answer any questions.

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• Pre-Opera Talks

  
  Perfect for newcomers, our Pre-Opera Talks are engaging 25-minute overviews of each opera. Learn about the opera’s music, characters, composer and historical background from a local music expert.

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• Opera Glasses

   

  Rentals for opera glasses are $5. 
  You will leave your ID with the north coat check.