Seating guide
War Memorial Opera House — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a opera house — not War Memorial Opera House's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Beaux-Arts home of San Francisco Opera and SF Ballet; UN Charter signed here in 1945.
Where to sit
Best overall
Orchestra center, roughly rows 5–15 — close without craning.
Best value
Front mezzanine: the overhang view of the full stage often beats rear orchestra at a lower price.
Skip if picky
Far side seats in wide theaters can clip the near wing of the stage.
Balcony
Fine for music-forward shows; bring the opera glasses for drama.
Getting there
BART/Muni: Civic Center-UN Plaza, ~3 blocks
Common questions
How many people does War Memorial Opera House hold?+
War Memorial Opera House holds approximately 3,100 people as a opera house. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is War Memorial Opera House indoor or outdoor?+
War Memorial Opera House is fully indoor.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.