WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE

301 VAN NESS AVE
AT GROVE ST.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

Home of the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet, the War Memorial Opera House opened in 1932 with TIME magazine declaring it “…a house made possible by all the people of San Francisco.”

Designed by Arthur Brown, Jr., the prominent American architect who also created San Francisco City Hall, this cultural landmark is one of the last Beaux-Arts structures built in the United States. Today, the stately building is host to a variety of events. In addition to opera and ballet performances, the 3146-seat auditorium is available for special presentations, lectures and concerts.

With its ornate features and 38-foot ceiling, the grand Main Lobby makes an unforgettable setting for elegant cocktail receptions and sit-down dinners. The War Memorial Opera House is one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after and unique venues, offering modern technology and the ambience of Old World theater.

TRANSPORTATION

BART

For BART, exit at the Civic Center/UN Plaza station. All BART lines, except the Fremont/Richmond train, will stop at this station. Exit Civic Center station and walk three blocks west down Grove Street. Click here for a map of Civic Center/UN Plaza station exits/entrances. More Info >

MUNI

For Muni Metro, all Muni underground lines and the F streetcar stop at Van Ness and Market. Muni typically runs until midnight daily. The closest Muni bus lines are 5, 5R, 6, 9, 21, 47, 49, and 7. More Info >

TAXI

Yellow Cab Cooperative
415-333-3333
Mobile App: SFYellowCab
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PARKING

STREET PARKING

Limited street parking is available. Parking meters are enforced Monday - Saturday. Most meters operate 9am - 6pm, but hours vary by area. On Sunday, meters are not enforced but make sure to always check all meter and street signs. The only meter holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day. More Info >