Ballet in San Francisco

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

Updated: September 28, 2026
8 Venues

San Francisco hosts 108 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $39 and averaging $459, across venues throughout San Francisco, CA. Next up: October 14, 2026 at Palace Of Fine Arts. Schedules updated as of September 28, 2026.

108
Upcoming Events
Oct 14
First Event
$39
Lowest Price
$459
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
Oct 14 · 8:00 PM · San Francisco, CA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 108
  • Oct
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    location94123, 3301 Lyon Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94123, 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $123Avg. price ~ $459Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Oct
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    location94123, 3301 Lyon Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94123, 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 128
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    Palace Of Fine Arts
    location94123, 3301 Lyon Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94123, 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $471Tickets Available: 174
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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
    location94612, 2025 Broadway  Oakland, CAlocation94612, 2025 Broadway Oakland, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 58
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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
    location94612, 2025 Broadway  Oakland, CAlocation94612, 2025 Broadway Oakland, CA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 173
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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
    location94110, 2789 24th Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94110, 2789 24th Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 54
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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
    location94110, 2789 24th Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94110, 2789 24th Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 88
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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
    location94102, 201 Van Ness Ave  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 201 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 479
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
    Curran Theatre • 1,667 seats
    Curran Theatre
    location94102, 445 Geary  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 445 Geary San Francisco, CA, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $658Tickets Available: 64
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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
    location94102, 201 Van Ness Ave  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 201 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 485
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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
    location94102, 201 Van Ness Ave  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 201 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 513
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 500
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $278Tickets Available: 513
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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
    location94110, 2789 24th Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94110, 2789 24th Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 63
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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
    location94110, 2789 24th Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94110, 2789 24th Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 90
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 549
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $273Tickets Available: 529
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seats
    War Memorial Opera House
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 554
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 519
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 544
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 536
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 520
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Available: 521
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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
    location94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Available: 554
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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.

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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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Herbst Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Ballet: Oct 17, 2026
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Palace Of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Performances: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 14, 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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