Get in for less
The rooms worth knowing
ODC Theater
San Francisco · odc.dance
The Mission's contemporary-dance campus — ODC/Dance plus the most active independent dance programming on the West Coast.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet
San Francisco · smuinballet.org
San Francisco's contemporary ballet company — athletic, theatrical programs that tour the Bay's stages each season.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
San Francisco · ybca.org
Downtown's contemporary arts center — boundary-pushing dance, performance, and visual art next to Yerba Buena Gardens.
In the Groove Studios
Oakland · inthegroovestudios.org
An Oakland studio space hosting dance and community performance events.
Frequently asked
What are the performing arts venues in San Francisco?
SF performing arts venues in this guide: San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, ODC Theater, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, In the Groove Studios.
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