SF’s Free “Opera in the Park” 2024 Festival (Golden Gate Park)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Ring in the new season with Opera in the Park, a free outdoor concert dedicated to celebrating community and artistry at San Francisco Opera.

2024 Opera in the Park
September 8, 2024 | 1:30pm
Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow), Golden Gate Park, SF
FREE

It’s time to start planning your picnic menu because Opera in the Park is back!

Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an afternoon of arias and ensembles, performed by stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2024–25 Season. Free and open to all! Don’t miss this time-honored Bay Area tradition.

Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the majesty of opera in the great outdoors at Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park.

Transportation Plan

Sections of Bowling Green Drive, MLK Jr. Drive, and Nancy Pelosi Dr. will be reserved for vendor, crew, and staff parking (see graphic below). Consequently, public parking will be very limited in the area. The following alternative transportation options will be available:

• ADA – there is a designated ADA parking area and drop-off location near a path that leads directly to the meadow and ADA & Senior seating area. See graphic below. Please note that ADA & Senior seating is limited.
• Bicycle valet – there is complimentary bicycle valet provided by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The bicycle valet is stationed on the East side of the meadow and can hold up to 300 bicycles. It is available to all attendees free of charge, from 9am – 5:00pm.
• Muni – the standard day-of Muni lines will be available (5, 7, 21, 33, N).
• GG Park Free Shuttle – there is a free and accessible shuttle service within GG Park. Guests are encouraged to get off at the Tennis Center/Dahlia Dell stop to get to Robin Williams Meadow.
• Rideshare – Uber/Lyft and other ridesharing options are highly encouraged.

Hydration Stations

Per the Bottled and Package Free Water Ordinance, No. 009-1, the sale or distribution of bottled and packaged water having a capacity of 1 liter or less is prohibited at certain events on city property.

Four complimentary water stations will be available throughout the meadow for refills – so don’t forget to bring your own refillable cup or bottle (no glass) to stay hydrated! Compostable cups will also be available at each station.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.