Ballet in San Francisco

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

Updated: August 18, 2026
7 Venues

San Francisco hosts 107 upcoming ballet performances, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, and touring productions, with tickets starting from $52 and averaging $112, across venues throughout San Francisco, CA. Next up: September 20, 2026 at Brava Theater Center. Schedules updated as of August 18, 2026.

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Upcoming Events
Sep 20
First Event
$52
Lowest Price
$112
Average Price
Next Ballet Performance:
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Sep 20 · 4:00 PM · San Francisco, CA
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Upcoming Ballet & Dance Performances 2026–2027

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Updated Daily. Upcoming ballet performances: 107
  • Sep
    20
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    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 $79Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 80
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    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 $60Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 158
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  • 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 $107Avg. price ~ $32218 tickets remaining!
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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 $91Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 192
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    High Demand
    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 $52Avg. price ~ $499Tickets Available: 169
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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 $71Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 116
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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 $71Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 126
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring
    Davies Symphony Hall • 2743 seats
    Davies Symphony Hall
    location94102, 201 Van Ness Ave  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 201 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $201Tickets Available: 472
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
    Curran Theatre • 1667 seats
    Curran Theatre
    location94102, 445 Geary  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 445 Geary San Francisco, CA, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $470Tickets Available: 492
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring
    Davies Symphony Hall • 2743 seats
    Davies Symphony Hall
    location94102, 201 Van Ness Ave  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 201 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 549
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Appalachian Spring
    Davies Symphony Hall • 2743 seats
    Davies Symphony Hall
    location94102, 201 Van Ness Ave  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 201 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 489
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $72Avg. price ~ $364Tickets Available: 113
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $89Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 160
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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 $74Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 74
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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 $74Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 126
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $63Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 160
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $84Avg. price ~ $307Tickets Available: 180
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $69Avg. price ~ $420Tickets Available: 98
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $69Avg. price ~ $423Tickets Available: 94
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $69Avg. price ~ $419Tickets Available: 98
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $69Avg. price ~ $435Tickets Available: 90
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $69Avg. price ~ $374Tickets Available: 111
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $55Avg. price ~ $346Tickets Available: 126
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
    War Memorial Opera House • 3146 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 $89Avg. price ~ $310Tickets Available: 187
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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: 8
Next Ballet: Sep 20, 2026
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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: 4
Next Ballet: Oct 14, 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: 1
Next Ballet: Sep 20, 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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