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Visiting War Memorial Opera House: what to know before you go

301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

War Memorial Opera House is a opera house in San Francisco, open since 1932.

Of the 7 upcoming shows with a published time, 43% start at 2:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 3 dates.

4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is Van Ness station, 400 m away.

War Memorial Opera House

Key facts

Type of venue
Opera house
Opened
1932
Address
301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Upcoming events
17
Usual start time
2:00 PM

War Memorial Opera House, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including San Francisco Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
  • November 20263 dates, including An Evening with David Sedaris, Manon w/ San Francisco Opera and Strauss in Concert w/ San Francisco Opera
  • December 20263 dates, including Shen Yun and San Francisco Ballet - The Nutcracker
  • January 20271 date, including The Sleeping Beauty w/ San Francisco Ballet
  • February 20272 dates, including Titans of Choreography w/ San Francisco Ballet and Jewels w/ San Francisco Ballet
  • March 20271 date, including A Midsummer Night's Dream w/ San Francisco Ballet

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Plays & Musicals (9), Dance (7) and Talks & Lectures (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Van Ness stationTrain400 m
    5 min walk
  • MUNI Bus Stop - Market & HydeBus stop570 m
    7 min walk
  • Adobe Civic Center Shuttle StopBus stop580 m
    7 min walk
  • Civic Center / UN Plaza Station (San Francisco)Train670 m
    8 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 140 m from the venue.

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War Memorial Opera House: practical questions

When did War Memorial Opera House open?

War Memorial Opera House opened in 1932.

What time do shows start at War Memorial Opera House?

Usually at 2:00 PM (43% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to War Memorial Opera House?

Van Ness station (Train), 400 m away – about 5 min on foot.

Can I park near War Memorial Opera House?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 140 m away.

What kind of events does War Memorial Opera House host?

Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (9), Dance (7) and Talks & Lectures (1).

Which month has the most events at War Memorial Opera House?

November 2026, with 3 dates, including An Evening with David Sedaris and Manon w/ San Francisco Opera.

Which other venues are close to War Memorial Opera House?

The Independent (1.5 km), Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall (120 m), Brick & Mortar Music Hall (1.1 km) and The Fillmore (1.2 km).

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