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War Memorial Opera House Events & Tickets

War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, CA has 120 upcoming events: 81 theatre shows, 22 arts events, and 17 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About War Memorial Opera House

The War Memorial Opera House is an opera house in San Francisco, California, United States, located on the western side of Van Ness Avenue across from the west side/rear facade of San Francisco City Hall.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Market Street & 9th StreetTram stop360 m · 6 min walk
  • Market Street & Larkin StreetTram stop360 m · 6 min walk
  • Market Street & 8th StreetTram stop420 m · 7 min walk
  • Market Street & Hyde StreetTram stop440 m · 7 min walk
  • Market Street & Van Ness AvenueTram stop460 m · 7 min walk
  • Van NessLight rail480 m · 8 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Civic Center GarageUnderground car park200 m · 3 min walk
  • ImparkUnderground car park · 426 spaces300 m · 5 min walk
  • Performing Arts GarageMulti-storey car park300 m · 5 min walk
  • UC Law San Francisco Parking GarageMulti-storey car park320 m · 5 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Café ValorCafé · coffee shop110 m · 2 min walk
  • SPROCafé · coffee shop170 m · 3 min walk
  • uccello LoungeBar200 m · 3 min walk
  • Max's Opera CafeRestaurant · jewish210 m · 3 min walk
  • LimoncelloCafé · coffee shop220 m · 4 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop250 m · 4 min walk
  • PlajRestaurant · scandinavian260 m · 4 min walk
  • Cafe 450 Eurest DiningCafé260 m · 4 min walk

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War Memorial Opera House: FAQs

What's on at War Memorial Opera House?

War Memorial Opera House has 120 upcoming events. Next up: Manon w/ San Francisco Opera on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Where is War Memorial Opera House?

War Memorial Opera House is located at 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, 94102.

What is the nearest station to War Memorial Opera House?

The nearest station is Market Street & 9th Street (Tram stop), about 360 m from War Memorial Opera House.

Which hotels are closest to War Memorial Opera House?

The closest places to stay are Inn at the Opera (260 m), Hotel Embassy (330 m), and Abigail Hotel (330 m).

Where can I park near War Memorial Opera House?

Public car parks near War Memorial Opera House include Civic Center Garage (200 m), Impark (300 m), and Performing Arts Garage (300 m).

When did War Memorial Opera House open?

War Memorial Opera House opened in 1932.

Which teams or companies are based at War Memorial Opera House?

War Memorial Opera House is the home of San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet.