Directions and Parking

The War Memorial Opera House (301 Van Ness Avenue) and Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera at the Veterans Building (401 Van Ness Avenue) are located in the vibrant Civic Center/Hayes Valley district between Fulton and Grove Streets.

Upcoming Traffic Advisories

⚠️ June 28–June 30, 2024: There will be increased traffic for San Francisco's Pride weekend, in the city and around the Opera House. Scroll down to read more about road closures and travel tips.

Exterior of the War Memorial Opera House

Where to Park

Multiple parking options are available within walking distance to the War Memorial Opera House. Get to the area early to make sure you give yourself ample time to park and get to the Opera House.

Civic Center Ambassadors wearing orange jackets will be leading a walking group to the Civic Center and UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings) garages. They will be on the north side of the main entrance steps on Van Ness holding a sign. Walking groups leave 15 minutes after the conclusion of evening performances.

SUBSCRIBER/DONOR PARKING INFORMATION

(408 spaces)

376 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Enter on Larkin, between McAllister and Golden Gate.

DYO Subscribers enjoy pre-paid, reserved parking at this garage. Call the Box Office (415) 864-3330 for details or visit the garage website for more information.

Please note that the UC Law SF and Civic Center garages will be closed for the 2024 Pride weekend, from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30.

Other Ways to Get Here

Public Transportation

The War Memorial Opera House is a short walk from the Civic Center BART and MUNI stations as well as the Van Ness MUNI station. Bear in mind that parking in the Civic Center area can be limited, especially during performances.

Civic Center Ambassadors wearing orange jackets will be leading a walking group to the Civic Center BART and MUNI station. They will be on the southside of the main entrance steps on Van Ness holding a sign. Walking groups leave 15 minutes after the conclusion of each performance.

Plan your trip on BART.gov. Plan your trip on MUNI.

By Car

Rideshare: Rideshare services pick-up and drop-off using the white loading zone at 301 Van Ness Avenue (located in front of the Opera House).

Taxi Service: Grab a taxi after the performance at the Grove Street taxi ramp. First come, first served and based on availability.

Driving: For directions and up-to-date traffic reports, visit 511.org.

Bike: There are bicycle racks are located on Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street.

2024 Pride Weekend Traffic Advisory

This year, the annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration fall on the same day as the Sunday, June 30 performance of The Magic Flute. We anticipate roads will be busy around Civic Center during this time.

The Friday, June 28 performance of Partenope may also be affected by increased traffic into the city.

Please give yourself at least an extra hour of travel time to get to the Opera House.

There is no late seating; please be prepared for potentially longer travel times and larger crowds.

Visit sfmta.com for full details and get real-time updates at 511.org.

- The parade begins at 10:30am and typically lasts four hours. Look out for road closures around Civic Center. Streets include Polk, Larkin, Hyde, Grove, McAllister, and Golden Gate.
- The Celebration festival at Civic Center Plaza opens at 11am and the Celebration closes at 6pm.
- The closed parade route runs along Market Street and ends at 8th and Market.
- The UC Law SF and Civic Center garages will be closed from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30.
- Give yourself at least one hour of extra travel time to get to the Opera House.
- Consider taking mass transit due to limited parking options.
- Try to approach Civic Center via Hayes Valley to avoid the highest concentration of traffic near and around Market Street.
- Make a day of it! There are several wonderful shops and restaurants in Hayes Valley. Come in early for some lunch and consider staying for a post performance drink or meal in the neighborhood.