

Only the third American opera company to reach its centennial milestone, San Francisco Opera’s longevity is a testament to its tireless dedication to preserving the art of opera while also expanding its boundaries.

Since its inaugural performance of Puccini’s La Bohème on September 26, 1923, San Francisco Opera has persisted through the Great Depression and World War II, the rise of technology and competing media to earthquakes and recessions, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022-2023 season honors the company’s storied past and bright future with Opera Ball: The Centennial Celebration, Opening Night, 100th Anniversary concerts, and more. San Francisco Symphony Opening Night September 23 Jennifer Boden September 1, 2022
