The War Memorial Opera House is a historic 3,006-seat Beaux-Arts performance venue in San Francisco, home to the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet. The venue offers accessible entrances and wheelchair-accessible seating throughout the auditorium, including spaces in the orchestra, dress circle, and grand tier levels. Accessible restrooms are available in the building, and there is a drop-off area on Van Ness Avenue for patrons who require it. Accessible parking is available in the nearby Civic Center Garage.
The San Francisco Opera, which performs at the War Memorial Opera House, provides assistive listening devices for patrons with hearing loss, and hearing loop (audio induction loop) systems are available in designated seating areas. Large-print programs can be requested in advance. Sign language interpreted performances are offered on select dates throughout the season, and open-captioned performances are also available on specific nights. The venue is served by trained staff who can assist patrons with disabilities. Service animals are welcome throughout the venue.
Visitors report that the historic nature of the building means some areas have narrower corridors and that arriving early is helpful for navigating to accessible seating. Some visitors note that staff are attentive and accommodating, and that the accessible seating sightlines are generally good. Patrons using wheelchairs are encouraged to contact the box office in advance to arrange the most suitable seating location.
Drop off Zones
Accessible Facilities & Restrooms
Reserved Wheelchair Seating
Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing Loop
Sign Language Interpreters
Audio Guides
Large-print programs available on request; accessible seating available at orchestra, dress circle, and grand tier levels; sign language interpreted and open-captioned performances on select dates.