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San Francisco Theater & Best of Broadway 2026
By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: September 1, 2026
San Francisco theater shows for 2026 include Broadway hits, award-winning productions, musicals, comedies, world premieres, pre-Broadway shows, and locally written pieces.
Big theater performances coming in 2026 and 2027 include Buena Vista Social Club, The Outsiders, and Hadestown. Other upcoming shows include Hell's Kitchen, Operation Mincemeat, and Oh Mary!.
Throughout the year, you will find exciting shows at top theaters around San Francisco, including at the Orpheum Theatre, Golden Gate Theatre, Curran Theater, SF Playhouse, and other top venues in our theater district and beyond. I've also included top shows around the SF Bay Area, including San Jose, Berkeley, and more.
Use the following list to find San Francisco theater shows for each month to plan your schedule, find great seats, and get your tickets.
Did you know? "Wicked" started its run in San Francisco before it opened on Broadway in NY. The first performances were at the Curran Theatre in 2003.
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Shows for September 2026
Geary Theater, where you will find performances from the American Conservatory Theater.Top September San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- Hairspray, SF Playhouse, July 10 - September 12
- Peter Pan Goes Wrong, SF Playhouse, September 26 - November 28
- Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, Toni Rembe Theater, September 22 - October 18
- Little Shop of Horrors, New Conservatory Theater, September 12 - October 18
- Simon Boccanegra, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, September 12, 16, 19, 22, 25 & 27
- Mary, Queen of Scots, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, September 20, 24, 26 & 29
Find all theater shows and tickets for September 2026.
>> Additional events this September in San Francisco
SF Bay Area Shows & Theater Performances for September 2026
- Disney's Beauty and the Beast, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, September 8 - 13
Shows for October 2026
Outside the Orpheum Theater in San FranciscoTop October San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- Oh Mary, Curran Theatre, 10/13 - 11/1
- Peter Pan Goes Wrong, SF Playhouse, September 26 - November 28
- Little Shop of Horrors, New Conservatory Theater, September 12 - October 18
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- A Case for the Existence of God, New Conservatory Theater, October 17 - November 15
- Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, Toni Rembe Theater, September 22 - October 18
- Mary, Queen of Scots, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, October 2 & 4
- Manon, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, October 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, & 30
- The Marriage of Figaro, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, October 31
Find all theater shows and tickets for October 2026.
>> Additional events this October in San Francisco
SF Bay Area Theater Performances for October 2026
- Phantom of the Opera, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, October 7 - 18
Shows for November 2026
A fun mural on the side of the Strand Theater on Market Street. It's one of two locations for the American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) performances.Top November San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- Oh Mary, Curran Theatre, 10/13 - 11/1
- Waitress, Orpheum Theatre, November 13 - 15
- Meredith Willson's The Music Man, Orpheum Theatre, November 20 - 22
- Water for Elephants, Orpheum Theatre, November 24 - 29
- Peter Pan Goes Wrong, SF Playhouse, September 26 - November 28
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- A Case for the Existence of God, New Conservatory Theater, October 17 - November 15
- John Proctor is the Villain, Toni Rembe Theater, November 12 - December 6
- Manon, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, November 1
- The Marriage of Figaro, SF Opera at the War Memorial Opera House, November 3, 7, 10, 13, 15, 18, 21, 27 & 29
>> Find all theater shows and tickets for November 2026
>> More events this November in San Francisco
SF Bay Area Theater Performances for November 2026
- The Who's Tommy, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, November 17 - 22
Shows for December 2026
Curran Theater in downtown San FranciscoTop December San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- The Outsiders, Orpheum Theatre, 12/9 - 12/27
- The Wiz, Orpheum Theatre, 12/4 - 12/6
- Elf the Musical, Orpheum Theatre, 12/15 - 12/20
- RENT, SF Playhouse, December 11 - February 6
- A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames, New Conservatory Theater, December 5 - January 10
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- John Proctor is the Villain, Toni Rembe Theater, November 12 - December 6
Find all theater shows and tickets for December 2026.
>> More events this December in San Francisco
SF Bay Area Theater Performances for December 2026
TBD
Shows for January 2027
A.C.T.'s Geary Theater in downtown San FranciscoTop Shows in San Francisco this January
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- RENT, SF Playhouse, December 11 - February 6
- Hadestown, Orpheum Theater, January 7 - 10
- Jersey Boys, Orpheum Theater, January 12 - 17
- Legally Blonde, The Musical, Orpheum Theatre, January 23 & 24
Find all theater shows and tickets for January 2027.
>> Events calendar for January in San Francisco
SF Bay Area Theater Performances for January 2027
TBD
Shows for February 2027
The New Conservatory Theater in San Francisco's Civic Center districtTop February San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- Buena Vista Social Club, Orpheum Theatre, 2/2 - 2/21
- RENT, SF Playhouse, December 11 - February 6
- Lizard Boy, SF Playhouse, February 19 - April 3
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- Botticelli in the Fire, New Conservatory Theater, February 27 - March 28
- The Bad News Bears, A New Musical, Toni Rembe Theater, February 26 - April 4
Find all theater shows and tickets for February 2027.
>> Full events calendar for February in San Francisco
SF Bay Area Theater Performances for February 2027
- The Bodyguard, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, February 2 - 27
- Mrs. Doubtfire, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, February 16 - 21
Shows for March 2027
March San Francisco Shows
Check out upcoming San Francisco theater performances for March 2027. You will find some great Broadway shows, musicals, ballet, and more!
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- Operation Mincemeat, Orpheum Theater, 3/9 - 3/28
- Lizard Boy, SF Playhouse, February 19 - April 3
- Botticelli in the Fire, New Conservatory Theater, February 27 - March 28
Find all San Francisco shows and tickets for March 2027.
>> Full events calendar in San Francisco for March
Shows for April 2027
The Golden Gate Theatre in downtown San FranciscoSan Francisco theater performances in April include Broadway shows, highly anticipated performances by the SF Ballet, and some great, unique performances.
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- The Great Gatsby, Orpheum Theater, 4/27 - 5/16
- Lizard Boy, SF Playhouse, February 19 - April 3
- Life of Pi, SF Playhouse, April 16 - June 19
- The Comeuppance at the Toni Rembe Theater, 4/20 - 5/16
- Mother Play, New Conservatory Theater, April 3 - May 2
Find all theater shows and tickets for April 2027.
>> Find additional events in San Francisco this April
Theater in San Francisco for May 2027
Gorgeous details at the entrance to the New Conservatory Theater on Van Ness in San Francisco.- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- Life of Pi, SF Playhouse, April 16 - June 19
- The Great Gatsby, Orpheum Theatre, 4/27 - 5/16
- The Sound of Music, Golden Gate Theatre, May 21 - 23
- Boop!, Orpheum Theatre, May 25 - 30
- Iraq. But Funny at the Strand Theater, 5/13 - 6/13
- Mother Play, New Conservatory Theater, April 3 - May 2
- A Nice Indian Boy, New Conservatory Theater, May 8 - June 6
Find all theater shows and tickets for May 2027.
Shows for June 2026
The colorful Strand Theater along Market is one of two venues for the American Conservatory Theater.Top June San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- Life of Pi, SF Playhouse, April 16 - June 19
- Death Becomes Her, Orpheum Theatre, 6/9 - 6/26
- Maybe Happy Endings, Orpheum Theatre, 6/29 - 7/18
- A Nice Indian Boy, New Conservatory Theater, May 8 - June 6
Find all theater shows and tickets for June 2027.
July 2027
The SF Playhouse is a great place to catch a show in July.- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
- Maybe Happy Endings, Orpheum Theatre, 6/29 - 7/18
- Sweeney Todd, SF Playhouse, July 2 - September 11
Find all theater shows and tickets for July 2027.
August 2027
Getting ready to see a show at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco.Top August San Francisco Shows - Schedule & Tickets
- Dear San Francisco - Club Fugazi, ongoing
Find all theater shows and tickets for August 2026.
>> More events in San Francisco this August
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