San Francisco Opera Updates

As part of ongoing negotiations between San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, the Orchestra has notified us that they are striking tonight's performance of Simon Boccanegra, and tomorrow's Opera in the Park concert, and therefore both performances have been cancelled.

This is a complex time for the arts and the current negotiation between the Opera and its Orchestra is reflective of long-term economic realities being faced by companies all across the country. San Francisco Opera has great respect for all of its employees, artists, and labor organizations. We remain committed to reaching an agreement that recognizes the Orchestra’s extraordinary talents and aligns with these economic realities to strengthen the Opera for the future.

 For more information about the negotiations and the issues under discussion, please click here. 

As a ticket holder you have the following choices:

• The value of your tickets may be held on your account to purchase tickets for upcoming performance in the 2026–27 season. 
• The value of your tickets may be donated.
• You may request a full refund for the value of your September 12 performance tickets.

No immediate action is required.  Make a selection via the button below or call the Box Office at (415) 864-3330 when you are ready to choose the most appropriate option for you.

If you purchased a Dolby Family's Opera for the Bay ticket, please reach out to the Box Office to discuss your ticketing options. 

We will be in touch about future performances as the information becomes available. 

We deeply value the artistic contributions of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and we look forward to continuing conversations with the Orchestra to find the right path forward for all parties. We apologize for this disruption to the opera season, and we thank you for your support of San Francisco Opera.