Ballet in San Francisco

Classical ballet, contemporary dance, touring productions, and live performances in San Francisco.

  • Updated: November 7, 2026
  • 8 Venues

San Francisco, CA, offers a variety of ballet performances, from classical productions and contemporary dance to touring companies and seasonal favorites. Find upcoming ballet shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

  • 107 Upcoming Events
  • Nov 14 First Event
  • $36 Lowest Price
  • $255 Average Price
  • Next Ballet Performance:
  • Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
  • Nov 14 · 4:00 PM · Brava Theater Center
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 107
  • Nov 14, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show at Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. From $226, Avg. price ~ $312, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets
  • Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show at Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. From $60, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 87. View Tickets
  • Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET: Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring at Davies Symphony Hall • 2,743 seats, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $74, Avg. price ~ $407, Tickets Available: 162. View Tickets
  • Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand, Pay Later Available: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake at Curran Theatre • 1,667 seats, 445 Geary, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $104, Avg. price ~ $952, Tickets Available: 122. View Tickets
  • Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring at Davies Symphony Hall • 2,743 seats, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $85, Avg. price ~ $327, Tickets Available: 216. View Tickets
  • Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring at Davies Symphony Hall • 2,743 seats, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $86, Avg. price ~ $394, Tickets Available: 140. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $49, Avg. price ~ $249, Tickets Available: 458. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $81, Avg. price ~ $344, Tickets Available: 341. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show at Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. From $69, Avg. price ~ $142, Tickets Remaining: 28. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show at Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. From $70, Avg. price ~ $126, Tickets Available: 75. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $53, Avg. price ~ $235, Tickets Available: 426. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $87, Avg. price ~ $339, Tickets Available: 397. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Best Value, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $47, Avg. price ~ $219, Tickets Available: 514. View Tickets
  • Dec 08, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — BALLET: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $57, Avg. price ~ $239, Tickets Available: 475. View Tickets
  • Dec 09, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — BALLET: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $58, Avg. price ~ $237, Tickets Available: 484. View Tickets
  • Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — BALLET: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $55, Avg. price ~ $229, Tickets Available: 505. View Tickets
  • Dec 11, 2026, 2:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $46, Avg. price ~ $216, Tickets Available: 499. View Tickets
  • Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $51, Avg. price ~ $233, Tickets Available: 544. View Tickets
  • Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $84, Avg. price ~ $323, Tickets Available: 420. View Tickets
  • Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Best Value, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $49, Avg. price ~ $235, Tickets Available: 487. View Tickets
  • Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $82, Avg. price ~ $342, Tickets Available: 400. View Tickets
  • Dec 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Best Value, Weekend Event: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $47, Avg. price ~ $206, Tickets Available: 568. View Tickets
  • Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $59, Avg. price ~ $230, Tickets Available: 518. View Tickets
  • Dec 16, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — BALLET, Best Value: San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. From $46, Avg. price ~ $240, Tickets Available: 494. View Tickets
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Ballet Companies

Professional ballet companies and touring productions

Ballet Type Description & Examples
🩰 Classical Ballet Traditional productions including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Giselle.
✨ Contemporary Ballet Modern dance productions combining classical technique with contemporary choreography.
🌎 Touring Companies National and international ballet companies performing special engagements and tours.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Ballet Family-friendly productions designed for audiences of all ages.
🎄 Holiday Ballet Seasonal favorites and holiday performances presented throughout the year.
⭐ Special Events Gala performances, anniversary productions, showcases, and special dance events.

All Ballet & Dance Performances

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
BALLET
Brava Theater Center
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 44
Next Performance: Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM
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Appalachian Spring
Appalachian Spring
BALLET
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 3
Next Performance: Nov 19, 2026 7:30 PM
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
BALLET
Curran Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 170
Next Performance: Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 2,090
Next Performance: Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
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Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker
Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker
BALLET
Paramount Theatre - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Upcoming performances: 2
Next Performance: Dec 19, 2026 1:00 PM
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The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
BALLET
Palace Of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 30
Next Performance: Dec 23, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 83
Next Performance: Jan 29, 2027 7:30 PM
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Titans of Choreography
Titans of Choreography
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 7
Next Performance: Feb 16, 2027 7:30 PM
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Jewels
Jewels
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 19
Next Performance: Feb 27, 2027 8:00 PM
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Ballet
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Ballet
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 28
Next Performance: Mar 19, 2027 7:30 PM
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
DANCE
Presidio Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 3
Next Performance: Mar 26, 2027 7:30 PM
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Divine Creatures
Divine Creatures
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 7
Next Performance: Apr 08, 2027 7:30 PM
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Manon
Manon
BALLET
War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 19
Next Performance: Apr 23, 2027 7:30 PM
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Ballet22
Ballet22
BALLET
Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 1
Next Performance: Jul 24, 2027 8:00 PM
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Ballet & Dance Venues

Theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers, and cultural venues in San Francisco and nearby areas.
Brava Theater Center
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 6
Next Ballet: Nov 14, 2026
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Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Jul 24, 2027
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Curran Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Nov 20, 2026
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Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Ballet: Nov 19, 2026
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Palace Of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Performances: 5
Next Ballet: Dec 18, 2026
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Paramount Theatre - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Dec 19, 2026
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Presidio Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Ballet: Mar 26, 2027
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War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Performances: 88
Next Ballet: Dec 04, 2026
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About Ballet in San Francisco

Classical and contemporary dance performances

Ballet performances include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, seasonal presentations, family performances, and special dance events throughout the year.

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