Ballet in San Francisco

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

Updated: October 18, 2026
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San Francisco hosts 110 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $40 and averaging $375, across venues throughout San Francisco, CA. Next up: October 23, 2026 at Palace Of Fine Arts. Schedules updated as of October 18, 2026.

110
Upcoming Events
Oct 23
First Event
$40
Lowest Price
$375
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · San Francisco, CA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 110
  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    location3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123location3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
    From $57Avg. price ~ $375Tickets Available: 126
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Oakland Ballet: Luna Mexicana
    Paramount Theatre - Oakland • 3,040 seats
    Paramount Theatre - Oakland
    location2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612location2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
    From $40Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 168
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Oakland Ballet: Luna Mexicana
    Paramount Theatre - Oakland • 3,040 seats
    Paramount Theatre - Oakland
    location2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612location2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
    From $40Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Available: 155
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Brava Theater Center
    Brava Theater Center
    location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    From $97Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Remaining: 13
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Brava Theater Center
    Brava Theater Center
    location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    From $60Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 83
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring
    Davies Symphony Hall • 2,743 seats
    Davies Symphony Hall
    location201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102location201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $65Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 315
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
    Curran Theatre • 1,667 seats
    Curran Theatre
    location445 Geary, San Francisco, CA 94102location445 Geary, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $97Avg. price ~ $573Tickets Available: 65
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring
    Davies Symphony Hall • 2,743 seats
    Davies Symphony Hall
    location201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102location201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $64Avg. price ~ $255Tickets Available: 358
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring
    Davies Symphony Hall • 2,743 seats
    Davies Symphony Hall
    location201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102location201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $65Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 328
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $52Avg. price ~ $225Tickets Available: 484
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $82Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 463
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Brava Theater Center
    Brava Theater Center
    location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    From $66Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 60
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Brava Theater Center
    Brava Theater Center
    location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110location2789 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    From $66Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 110
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $52Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 550
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $75Avg. price ~ $276Tickets Available: 512
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $43Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 517
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $49Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 496
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $49Avg. price ~ $208Tickets Available: 524
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $50Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 539
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $45Avg. price ~ $198Tickets Available: 509
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $52Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 524
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $75Avg. price ~ $275Tickets Available: 508
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $52Avg. price ~ $203Tickets Available: 534
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102location301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    From $75Avg. price ~ $283Tickets Available: 481
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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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Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
BALLET
Palace Of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA
Upcoming performances: 41
Next Performance: Oct 23, 2026 7:30 PM
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Luna Mexicana
Luna Mexicana
BALLET
Paramount Theatre - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Upcoming performances: 2
Next Performance: Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
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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: 38
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: 198
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: 1,882
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: 78
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: 31
Next Performance: Mar 19, 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: 24
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: 6
Next Ballet: Oct 23, 2026
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Paramount Theatre - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 30, 2026
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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.

Ballet FAQ

Answers to common ballet questions

What ballet performances are available in San Francisco?

Ballet schedules may include classical productions, contemporary dance performances, touring companies, seasonal shows, and special presentations.

How often is the ballet schedule updated?

Performance schedules are updated regularly as new productions, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which ballet productions are most popular?

Popular productions often include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and contemporary ballet performances.

Are ballet performances family-friendly?

Yes. Many ballet productions are suitable for families and audiences of all ages.

Can I compare tickets for ballet performances?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability from trusted marketplaces.

Which venues host ballet performances?

Ballet performances are commonly held at theaters, performing arts centers, opera houses, and cultural venues.

Are touring ballet companies included?

Yes. Schedules may include local companies, national tours, and internationally recognized ballet organizations.

Are performances available outside San Francisco?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional theaters, and cultural destinations within driving distance.

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