May in the Bay Area is packed with exciting live performances, from big Broadway shows and classic opera to fun musicals, concerts, and stylish galas. It’s a great time to get out and experience the city’s arts scene. Here’s your curated Red Curtain Addict San Francisco Performances Round-Up for May 2026, your guide to what’s worth stepping out for.
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From a star-studded celebration at Walt Disney Concert Hall to a season of world premieres, visionary leadership, and artistic innovation, we're taking you inside one of Los Angeles's biggest cultural celebrations. Los Angeles knows how to make an entrance, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic's opening night gala was no exception! ...
What does it take to turn one of the most defining moments in wine history into a brand-new opera? Fifty years ago, a blind wine tasting in Paris changed the course of Napa Valley's history forever. In celebration of this milestone and its own 20th anniversary, Festival Napa Valley set ...
From haunted cathedrals and immersive art installations to live orchestras and family-friendly festivities, discover five unforgettable ways to celebrate Halloween in San Francisco this October! Halloween in the Bay Area is about so much more than haunted houses and trick-or-treating! This October, San Francisco's incredible arts and cultural organizations are ...
October brings plenty of exciting ways to experience the Bay Area arts scene, from opera and orchestral performances to jazz, dance, theater, and live music. Whether you're looking for a night out at the opera or a fun fall performance, there's something for every arts lover. Here’s your curated Red ...
This season, California Symphony is celebrating 40 years of bringing orchestral music to audiences across the Bay Area, and its milestone year is packed with everything from beloved masterworks and world premieres to the return of a favorite holiday tradition. To celebrate, Red Curtain Addict recently featured Donato Cabrera, Artistic ...
Kari Lincks Coomans, founder and CEO of Red Curtain Addict, is named one of San Francisco Magazine’s 2026 Dynamic Women, recognizing her impact on the Bay Area arts community.
September in the Bay Area brings a new season of live performances. From exciting opera and Broadway shows to symphony concerts, dance, and theater, there’s something for every arts lover to enjoy this month.
A secret password. An underground arts speakeasy. Live opera. And an intimate conversation with some of the people shaping San Francisco Opera’s upcoming season. Before the curtain rises on San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 season, we partnered with San Francisco Opera’s BRAVO! Club to give our communities the chance to experience ...
The gowns. The performances. The champagne. The red carpets. Fall gala season is almost here, and some of the Bay Area’s biggest arts nights of the year are right around the corner. There’s something special about gala season in San Francisco. These evenings bring together world-class performances, incredible fashion, beautiful ...
August in the Bay Area is filled with unforgettable live performances for every kind of arts lover. From outdoor musicals and opera to jazz, classical music, chorus concerts, and one-of-a-kind arts experiences, it's the perfect month to enjoy the best of the Bay Area stage.
For the second consecutive year, Red Curtain Addict has been named “Best Arts Resource in the Bay Area” by San Francisco Magazine , earning the distinction as part of the publication’s landmark 2026 Best of the Bay celebration. This year marked the 25th anniversary of Best of the Bay , ...
July in the Bay Area is all about making the most of summer with unforgettable live performances. From Fourth of July celebrations and Broadway musicals to world-premiere opera, outdoor theater, and inspiring dance, there's something for every arts lover this month. Here's your curated Red Curtain Addict San Francisco Performances ...