Theaters in San Francisco

Browse Broadway theaters, performing arts centers, and opera houses in San Francisco.

Updated: August 27, 2026

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San Francisco has 476 upcoming shows across Broadway theaters, opera houses, and performing arts centers. Next up: August 28, 2026 at Great Star Theater. Tickets start at $71, averaging $208. Updated August 27, 2026.

The most complete guide to live theaters in San Francisco for 2026–2027.

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Featured Theaters

Browse theaters, performing arts centers, and opera houses hosting Broadway, musicals, plays, and live performances across San Francisco.

#	Theatre	Upcoming Events	Next Event
1	War Memorial Opera House Capacity: 3,146 \| San Francisco	138	San Francisco Opera: Simon Boccanegra Sep12,20268:00 PM	View Tickets
2	Peet's Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley	62	The Cook - Preview Performance Sep04,20268:00 PM	View Tickets
3	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco Capacity: 700 \| San Francisco	59	Bluey's Big Play Sep26,202610:00 AM	View Tickets
4	Roda Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley	42	Liberation - Preview Performance Oct23,20268:00 PM	View Tickets
5	Pacifica Spindrift Players Pacifica	36	Mean Girls Sep19,20262:00 PM	View Tickets
6	Curran Theatre Capacity: 1,667 \| San Francisco	36	Oh, Mary! Oct13,20267:30 PM	View Tickets
7	Presidio Theatre San Francisco	32	Chitresh Das Dance Company: Invoking the River Sep20,20264:00 PM	View Tickets
8	San Francisco Playhouse Capacity: 199 \| San Francisco	19	Hairspray Aug28,20268:00 PM	View Tickets
9	Pacifica Community Center Pacifica	11	Mean Girls Sep11,20268:00 PM	View Tickets
10	Brava Theater Center San Francisco	8	Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show Sep20,20264:00 PM	View Tickets

All Theaters in San Francisco

Find theaters by location, venue type, capacity, neighborhood, or upcoming performances. Explore venue details, seating information, and live performance schedules.

Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

San Francisco, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Dec 02, 2026

Next Event: Sep 20, 2026

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Calvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Oakland, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Jan 21, 2027

Next Event: Nov 21, 2026

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Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture

San Francisco, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Jul 24, 2027

Next Event: Oct 13, 2026

Next Event: Nov 19, 2026

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Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

San Rafael, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Aug 30, 2026

Next Event: Aug 28, 2026

Next Event: Sep 19, 2026

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Longboard Bar and Venue

Pacifica, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Sep 20, 2026

Next Event: Oct 15, 2026

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Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 59

Next Event: Sep 26, 2026

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Pacifica Community Center

Pacifica, CA

Arena

Upcoming Events: 11

Next Event: Sep 11, 2026

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Pacifica Spindrift Players

Pacifica, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 36

Next Event: Sep 19, 2026

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Theaters by Type

🎭 Broadway Theaters

Venues hosting Broadway productions, musicals, and touring shows.

🏛️ Performing Arts Centers

Multi-purpose venues for theater, dance, music, and live entertainment.

🎼 Concert Halls

Classical music, orchestra performances, and special events.

🩰 Ballet Venues

Ballet productions, dance performances, and cultural events.

🎶 Opera Houses

Opera productions, classical performances, and special programs.

🎬 Historic Theaters

Landmark venues hosting live performances and special events.

🎟️ Regional Theaters

Professional productions, touring shows, and local performances.

🎨 Cultural Centers

Theater, music, dance, and community arts programming.

Theater Venue Types

Where Live Performances Take Place

Venue Type	Events
Broadway Theaters	Broadway shows and touring productions
Performing Arts Centers	Theater, dance, music, and cultural events
Concert Halls	Classical music and orchestra performances
Opera Houses	Opera and vocal performances
Ballet Venues	Dance and ballet productions
Regional Theaters	Plays, musicals, and local productions
Historic Theaters	Live entertainment and special events
Cultural Centers	Arts programming and community events

About Theaters

Performing Arts Venues in San Francisco

Theaters in San Francisco include Broadway venues, performing arts centers, opera houses, concert halls, ballet venues, and cultural institutions. Explore locations throughout the region hosting musicals, plays, dance performances, opera, orchestral concerts, and other live entertainment.

Upcoming Shows at San Francisco Venues

See what's on at the venues listed below — Broadway shows, ballet, and live events happening soon across San Francisco.

Aug
28
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
ADULT
High Demand
MARVELous - A Risque Parody
MARVELous - A Risque Parody
Great Star Theater
Great Star Theater
94133, 636 Jackson St. San Francisco, CA94133, 636 Jackson St. San Francisco, CA, US
From $181Avg. price ~ $2082 tickets remaining!
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Aug
28
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
MUSICAL / PLAY
Hairspray
Hairspray
San Francisco Playhouse • 199 seats
San Francisco Playhouse
94102, 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA94102, 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA, US
Avg. price ~ $9704 tickets remaining!
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Aug
29
2026
3:00 PM
Sat
MUSICAL / PLAY
Weekend Event
Hairspray
Hairspray
San Francisco Playhouse • 199 seats
San Francisco Playhouse
94102, 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA94102, 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA, US
Avg. price ~ $9704 tickets remaining!
View Tickets

Aug
29
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
ADULT
High Demand
Weekend Event
MARVELous - A Risque Parody
MARVELous - A Risque Parody
Great Star Theater
Great Star Theater
94133, 636 Jackson St. San Francisco, CA94133, 636 Jackson St. San Francisco, CA, US
From $181Avg. price ~ $2082 tickets remaining!
View Tickets

Aug
29
2026
8:00 PM
Sat
MUSICAL / PLAY
Best Value
Weekend Event
Hairspray
Hairspray
San Francisco Playhouse • 199 seats
San Francisco Playhouse
94102, 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA94102, 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA, US
From $115Avg. price ~ $41412 tickets remaining!
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San Francisco Theaters FAQ

Common Questions About Theaters

What types of theaters are included?

The directory includes Broadway theaters, performing arts centers, opera houses, concert halls, ballet venues, regional theaters, and cultural centers.

Can I see upcoming performances at each venue?

Yes. Theater pages include upcoming shows, performance schedules, dates, and ticket information when available.

Are theaters located only in San Francisco?

No. Listings may include nearby suburbs, cultural districts, and regional performing arts destinations.

What events take place at performing arts centers?

Performing arts centers may host Broadway shows, plays, ballet, opera, concerts, comedy shows, and special events.

Do theater pages include seating information?

Many venue pages include seating details, accessibility information, venue capacity, and ticket options.

Are opera houses and ballet venues included?

Yes. Opera houses, ballet theaters, and dance venues are included when available.

Can I find historic theaters?

Yes. Historic and landmark theaters hosting live performances may be featured.

How often are theater listings updated?

Venue information and performance schedules are updated regularly as new events are announced.