San Francisco Performances

09/04/2026

Not to brag (okay, maybe a little 😎), but the San Francisco Chronicle just named our October 8th show with Brooklyn Rider at the Herbst Theatre one of the "Fall 2026: Bay Area’s best classical music and dance performances."

Their words, not ours:

"Known for pairing classical repertoire with new works and cross-genre collaborations, the ensemble approaches the string quartet as a model of democracy, with a musical ecosystem of equal voices and shared responsibilities."

Check out the list!

The San Francisco Symphony return of Elim Chan, a tribute to Michael Tilson Thomas, performances by the Australian Ballet and more highlight an ambitious season on stages across the region.

08/26/2026

Single Tickets Are On Sale Now!

From timeless chamber works to bold new soundscapes, seats are filling quickly for our upcoming performances.

Get yours! https://sfperformances.org/performances/performance-calendar.html

06/26/2026

What is it about the human voice that can collapse centuries in a single note? Experience rare, breathtaking voices this season with San Francisco Performances’ Art of Song series at the Herbst Theatre.

Here is a quick look at our incredible lineup:

✨ Nicholas Phan, Tenor (Oct 22): A deeply moving exploration of American migration stories from Irving Berlin to a new work by Shawn Okpebholo.

✨ Angel Blue, Soprano Dec 11): The celebrated two-time Grammy-winning soprano brings her radiant warmth and immense operatic power to the Herbst.

✨ Dashon Burton, Bass-Baritone & the Calder Quartet (Apr 3): A lush, powerful collaboration of Burton with his "wondrous musical gifts" (Chron) and the Calder, who are always a favorite of SFP audiences.

Which of these unique vocal concerts are you most eager to experience? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Explore the full series and secure your seats here:
https://sfperformances.org/performances/2627/art-of-song.html

06/09/2026

Just added to our season! Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to the Bay Area next spring for three evening performances and a family matinee. Tickets are on sale now!

Presented in association with the Presidio Theatre.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to San Francisco with three different evening programs and a family matinee, showcasing celebrated Taylor dances and some of his most avant-garde collaborations, curated specifically for San Francisco Performances and Presidio Theatre audiences.

05/04/2026

What a finale to our 2025-26 season! The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brought their unique mix of zaniness and musicianship to the Herbst, just in time for much-needed laughs and, as always, amazing performances. But don't take our word for it, the San Francisco Chronicle loved it too - check out the full review!

The seven-member troupe closed out San Francisco Performances’ 46th season with playful, inventive pop twists during a concert at Herbst Theatre.

04/24/2026

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain can't wait to be back! Join us on May 1 at the Herbst! https://sfperformances.org/performances/2526/ukulele-orchestra.html

04/22/2026

"Intensely physical" and "exceptional virtuosity"—the reviews are in for Claire Chase ’s SFP recital last Saturday, and we’re still buzzing! Thanks to everyone who braved "carmagedon" to join us at the Herbst!🎶

Check out the full SF Classical Voice review here: https://www.sfcv.org/articles/review/intensely-physical-performance-claire-chase-goes-way-beyond-normal

If you don't want to miss groundbreaking, experimental works, make sure you have a seat for every note; subscriptions are now on sale for our 26-27 season! https://sfperformances.org/performances/performances-by-series.html

Her SF Performances recital was powerful, playful, virtuosic, and dramatic.

04/15/2026

Last Chance: Experience the "North Star" of the Flute—One Night Only! 🌟

This Saturday night, April 18, at the Herbst Theatre, join us for flutist Claire Chase. She isn’t just a soloist; she is a MacArthur "Genius" Grant winner and a pioneer.

Whether you are a lifelong lover of chamber music or curious about the "new" sounds of the 21st century, this is a concert you won't want to miss.

The Details:
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 7:30pm
📍 Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

Learn more:

Claire Chase is “the North Star of her instrument’s ever-expanding universe,” according to The New York Times, and “a rare combination of grace and guts” (Wall Street Journal). Density 2036 is her ambitious and far-reaching 24-year project to create a new body of flute repertory leading up...

04/10/2026

👏 ❤️ 👏

At last week's San Francisco Performances recital of works by Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and Messager, longtime collaborators Anthony McGill and Gloria Chien demonstrated dexterity and depth in the program. Our SFCV reviewer described it as "marked by technical command, seamless passagework, sensitive dynamics, and seemingly effortless breath control." Read the full concert review.

https://bit.ly/SFCV-Anthony-McGill-Recital-Review
Written by Steven Winn. Photo by Martin Romero.

04/09/2026

Don’t miss them on May 1 at the Herbst! https://sfperformances.org/performances/2526/ukulele-orchestra.html