Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée

Overview & Tickets

Join the excitement of opening night at the Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée–a stylish, and flexible way to celebrate opening night and participate in all the excitement of the Opera Ball at a great value.

Enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails, wine, and a buffet dinner in the chic and stunning setting of City Hall. Then, following the performance in the Opera House, continue the celebration with exclusive access to the official after-party back at City Hall, with DJ, band, drinks, and exquisite bites. Perfect for guests who want the glamour and excitement of Opera Ball while keeping it fashionable, fun, and flexible.

Tell your friends, pick out your favorite evening wear, and mark your calendars—San Francisco's ultimate night on the town awaits!

For $450 per person, you receive an exceptional evening of drinks, buffet dinner, and after-party access.

Performance tickets are an additional purchase, and are added to the Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée ticket.

SAT, SEP 12, 2026

6:00 PM

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The Evening

6PM

Red Carpet and Buffet at City Hall

Make your entrance on the red carpet before enjoying sparkling cocktails and a sumptuous culinary experience curated by the celebrated chefs at McCalls Catering & Events.

8PM

Performance at the War Memorial Opera House

Performance of Simon Boccanegra
Run time is 2 hours and 45 minutes including one intermission.
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11PM

After-Party at City Hall

Following the cries of "brava!" and bravo!" head to the after-party that is the toast of the town! Dance away the evening to live music, or spend time in the lounge with libations, bites, and excellent company..

Red Carpet and Cocktail Reception at City Hall (5pm)

Start your evening on the red carpet, followed by a festive cocktail reception in the Beaux-Arts beauty of San Francisco's City Hall.

Performance at the War Memorial Opera House (8pm)

After-Party at City Hall (11pm)

Following the cries of “brava!” and “bravo!” you’ll head to the after-party that is the toast of the town! Dance away the evening to live music, or spend time in the lounge with libations, bites, and excellent company.

Subscribers who need to exchange their tickets into opening night, have a series that includes opening night, or need to purchase additional tickets should call the box office at 415-864-3330 to place their Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée order.
Each ticket includes buffet dinner and a tax-deductible donation to San Francisco Opera, along with the cocktail reception and after-party.
Seating will be assigned in summer 2026. Seating requests may be submitted via email at patronservices@sfopera.com. Seating for subscription add-on tickets and exchanges will be different from subscription seating. We do our best to consider seating requests but are unable to guarantee your first choice. Call the Box Office at (415) 864-3330 with questions.
If you would like your Opening Night performance tickets to be sent to a different address than submitted during the checkout process, please contact the Box Office to let us know at (415) 864-3330.
Federal rules prohibit Donor Advised Funds from providing donations as part of Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée ticket purchases. For more information please consult your Donor Advised Fund institution. For instructions on using appreciated stock to purchase Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée tickets, please call (415) 565-3212.
The Opera Ball Buffet Dinner Soirée ticket price includes a fair market value of $250. The remaining tax-deductible portion will benefit a wide range of artistic initiatives at San Francisco Opera as well as San Francisco Opera Guild’s education programs during the 2026–27 Season.