Spring brings 52 shows to San Francisco during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco on May 1, 2027. Explore theatre productions, Broadway tours, comedy shows, family entertainment, and live stage performances across the city.
San Francisco Shows in May 2027
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Browse 52 shows happening across San Francisco during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco on May 1, 2027. Explore theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, and more live performances throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 52
- May0120271:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical ProductionOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seatsOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco
1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 941021192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $186Avg. price ~ $764Tickets Available: 53View Tickets - May0120272:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $95Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Remaining: 9View Tickets
- May0120272:00 PMSatBALLETBest ValueHigh DemandWeekend EventSan Francisco Ballet: ManonWar Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seatsWar Memorial Opera House301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $61Avg. price ~ $310Tickets Available: 210View Tickets
- May0120277:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical ProductionOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seatsOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 941021192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $186Avg. price ~ $800Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- May0120278:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
- May0120278:00 PMSatBALLETBest ValueHigh DemandWeekend EventSan Francisco Ballet: ManonWar Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seatsWar Memorial Opera House301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $61Avg. price ~ $313Tickets Available: 217View Tickets
- May0220271:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical ProductionOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seatsOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 941021192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $168Avg. price ~ $734Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- May0220272:00 PMSunBALLETBest ValueHigh DemandWeekend EventSan Francisco Ballet: ManonWar Memorial Opera House • 3,146 seatsWar Memorial Opera House301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $61Avg. price ~ $299Tickets Available: 209View Tickets
- May0220272:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $95Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Remaining: 9View Tickets
- May0420277:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
- May0520272:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $95Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- May0520277:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- May0620277:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- May0720277:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical ProductionOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seatsOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 941021192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $186Avg. price ~ $800Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- May0720278:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
- May0720278:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueThe RevolutionistsPacifica Spindrift Players1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 940441050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044From $57Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 1View Tickets
- May08202711:00 AMSatCHILDREN / FAMILYWeekend EventThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive ShowCalvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts10 Tenth St., Oakland, CA 9460710 Tenth St., Oakland, CA 94607From $72Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Remaining: 7View Tickets
- May0820272:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $95Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- May0820277:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical ProductionOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seatsOrpheum Theatre - San Francisco1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 941021192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $186Avg. price ~ $800Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- May0820278:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventThe RevolutionistsPacifica Spindrift Players1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 940441050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044From $57Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 1View Tickets
- May0820278:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- May0920272:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventThe RevolutionistsPacifica Spindrift Players1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 940441050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044From $57Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 1View Tickets
- May0920272:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $95Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Remaining: 21View Tickets
- May1120277:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYLife of PiSan Francisco Playhouse • 199 seatsSan Francisco Playhouse450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102From $87Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
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The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
MUSICAL / PLAY1192 Market Street
Upcoming Shows: 23
Next Show: May 01, 2027 1:00 PM
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Life of Pi
MUSICAL / PLAY450 Post Street
Upcoming Shows: 34
Next Show: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
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Manon
BALLET301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
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The Revolutionists
MUSICAL / PLAY1050 Crespi Drive
Upcoming Shows: 6
Next Show: May 07, 2027 8:00 PM
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show
CHILDREN / FAMILY10 Tenth St.
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: May 08, 2027 11:00 AM
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Das Rheingold
OPERA301 Van Ness Avenue At Grove Street
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: May 29, 2027 7:30 PM
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San Francisco Show Venues
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Calvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
Oakland, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
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Pacifica Spindrift Players
Pacifica, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 6
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San Francisco Playhouse
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 34
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War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 4
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About San Francisco Shows in May
May Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during May 2027.
What shows are happening in San Francisco during May 2027?
Browse 52 upcoming theatre performances, Broadway productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, dance performances, musicals, and live stage events taking place throughout San Francisco.
When is the next scheduled show?
The next scheduled performance takes place at Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco on May 1, 2027. Browse the complete schedule to discover additional upcoming shows throughout the month.
How much do show tickets cost?
Show tickets currently start at $61. Prices vary by production, venue, seating location, ticket demand, and availability.
Which venues host the most shows?
Major theatres, performing arts centers, comedy clubs, casinos, and entertainment venues throughout San Francisco regularly host Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and other live entertainment.
Are family-friendly shows available during May?
Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, seasonal attractions, and other live performances suitable for all ages.
Where can I buy tickets for shows?
Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces. Compare available ticket options before purchasing.
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