War Memorial Opera House Tickets

Opened in 1932, War Memorial Opera House is the one of the most visited venues in the San Francisco when it comes to catching ballet and opera. The opera house is home to San Francisco Ballet and San Francisco Opera, which is why it hosts numerous performances by both of the companies each season. Apart from all the events that it hosts, War Memorial Opera House is also quite famous for its architecture that stands out from the rest. It is one of the last buildings that were constructed in Beaux Arts style in the city.

The War Memorial Opera House has the capacity of seating 3146 guests within its main hall. The opera house doesn't only serves and stages the ballet and opera performances; in fact it also hosts various special concerts, presentations as well as lectures. With War Memorial Opera House tickets, the patrons can witness any of the scheduled events at the venue. Just like the exterior of the venue, its interior is just as exquisite and extravagant. The main lobby of the venue offers a grand setting perfectly suited for any sort of celebration, dinner parties or receptions. Due to its setting and intimate ambience, the opera house is one of the most visited venues in the entire Bay Area.

The War Memorial Opera House is a part of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. Ever since its opening in 1932, it has been a permanent home for San Francisco Opera. Apart from that, San Francisco Symphony also performed most of its live concerts at the Opera house from its opening to 1980. United Nations also had its very first conference at the opera house during the spring of 1945.

Under the tenure of Kurt Hubert Adler as the general director, the season was expanded however the house was inadequate and lacked facilities to support that expansion in season. Hence in 1979 expansions were made, as a result of which the backstage area was duly extended. In 1981, a new wing was also added up to the opera house. The addition of a new wing made way for some extra space for the coaches, sets, and the dancers. Around the same timeline, Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall also opened up as a part of the performing arts complex that also housed Louis M. Davies Symphony Hall.

In 1989, a severe earthquake shook the opera house and cause major damages. However with the help of some private donations, these damages were recovered and several state of the art additions were also made to the facility.

As of the moment, War Memorial Opera House is among the top event venues and concert halls in the surrounding area that welcomes thousands of patrons each season. This season's lineup of events is exciting as ever; so grab your War Memorial Opera House tickets for any event that suites your liking.