About SF Ballet
America's oldest professional ballet company (founded 1933) and the first in the U.S. to dance a full-length Nutcracker. Repertory season runs January–May at the War Memorial Opera House, with Nutcracker every December.
Standing room
Rush tickets
This week
Programs above are standing — they apply to this week's performances unless the venue says otherwise. Last updated July 27, 2026.
Frequently asked
How much are SF Ballet standing room tickets?
$10. Day-of at the War Memorial Opera House box office, or 415-865-2000.
How much are SF Ballet rush tickets tickets?
$35–$99. When offered: on sale 10am day-of until an hour before curtain. Limit 2/household. Watch the offers page for promo codes.
Where do I buy SF Ballet discount tickets?
Directly from the venue — use the official links on this page and pay the venue's own price at their box office or site.
How do I hear when new SF Ballet deals drop?
Deals drop daily and vanish by showtime. RushTix watches the programs and emails SF members when something good opens up — the signup form is on this page.
More ways in
Big nights at SF Ballet. Tiny prices.
Roscoe, your cultural concierge, emails you when a way in opens up — free, always.