On Christmas Eve in 1944, the audience at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House experienced the American premiere of Nutcracker. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday tradition.

This holiday season, join the dancers as the lights dim, the music soars, snowflakes swirl, flowers dance, and a little girl dreams about a whole new world in a Nutcracker. It is as unique as it is magical. And it’s only at SF Ballet.

Family Viewing Area
Families who need to step outside the auditorium during a Nutcracker performance can still catch the magic in a viewing area on the Dress Circle level. The performance will stream from a monitor during all 2018 performances, so you don’t have to miss a moment.

December 12th through 29th
The War Memorial Opera House
301 Van Ness Avenue
(between Fulton and Grove Streets)
Near San Francisco Civic Center BART station

Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreographer: Helgi Tomasson

Purchase your Nutcracker Tickets here.
Information about transportation and parking can be found here.