What to expect
Planning a visit to War Memorial Opera House
Choose the Opera House for large-stage opera and ballet in a traditional proscenium theater. Confirm the production, cast, run time, seating, entry procedures, and ticket terms on the individual performance page because those details vary by company and date.
Nearby picks
Before or after the performance
Check current hours, performance-day service, travel time, and reservations before relying on any stop.
Restaurant
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar ↗A Hayes Valley brasserie for a reservation-led meal before an evening performance; confirm service times against your curtain time.
Restaurant
a Mano ↗An Italian restaurant on Hayes Street for pasta, pizza, and a planned pre-concert dinner within the Civic Center and Hayes Valley area.
Quick bite
Souvla — Hayes Valley ↗A counter-service Greek option when a faster meal is more useful than a full dinner; check the Hayes Valley location's current hours.
Attraction
Asian Art Museum ↗Pair an afternoon museum visit in Civic Center with an evening performance, checking exhibition, admission, and closing times in advance.
Attraction
San Francisco City Hall ↗The Beaux-Arts civic landmark faces the War Memorial complex and can anchor a short architectural stop before the performance.