RCA San Francisco Performance Bay Area Round-Up: May 2026

April 27, 2026

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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ATG Hell's KitchenSFJazz Gala 2026California Symphony Heroic RachmaninoffSan Francisco Opera Guild The Art of Fashion Runway Show and LuncheonSF Playhouse Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, ReallyOakland Symphony - Season Finale Beethoven’s Eroicadivas live! One Found Sound's 2026 GalaKorsa Musical Theater: AnastasiaYerba Buena Gardens FestivalOpera Parallèle: Doubt

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