The Best Shows Coming to San Francisco in September 2018

A sensational September is coming to the Bay Area! This lineup of events is sure to wow all audiences of all tastes and interests:

Must-see theatre productions

• The Phantom of the Opera
  Orpheum Theatre
  September 5-30

  Enjoy one of the world’s most beloved Broadway musicals in one of San Francisco’s most historic stages.

• Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
  War Memorial Opera House
  September 7-30

  Experience opera at its finest with this legendary double bill. The September staging marks the return of this legendary feature to the San Francisco opera stage after 15 years.

• On Your Feet!
  Golden Gate Theatre
  September 11-October 7

  Be moved by the story of the Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team of Emilio and Gloria Estefan in this acclaimed Broadway sensation.

Today’s hottest hit-makers take the stage at Oracle Arena in Oakland

• Sam Smith
  September 4

  Catch the British crooner’s soulful vocals on the Bay Area stop of his second US tour.

• BTS
  September 12

  The K-pop stars return to the US for its Love Yourself tour.

• Childish Gambino
  September 27

  Hot on the heels of “This is America,” Childish Gambino hits the Oakland stage with hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd.

Music from all-time favorites

• Dave Matthews Band
  Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
  September 8

  The 90s rock icons are ready to serenade the Bay Area crowd with classic hits and new material from their upcoming ninth studio album.

• The Eagles
  AT&T Park
  September 20

  The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are still going strong. Catch The Eagles on their first slate of shows since the passing of founding member Glenn Frey in 2015.

• Norah Jones
  Ruth Finley Person Theater, Santa Rosa
  September 20

  Award-winning crooner Norah Jones brings her sultry vocals and soothing piano to Sonoma County audiences for an evening of contemporary jazz.

Classical takes center stage

• Yuja Wang

  Davies Symphony Hall
  September 13-16

  Chinese piano virtuoso Yuja Wang collaborates with composer and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony.

• Yo-Yo Ma
  The Greek Theatre, Berkeley
  September 30

  The multiple Grammy-winning cellist is set to take the UC-Berkeley performance stage by storm with another unforgettable performance.

Have a hearty laugh with top comedians

• Maz Jobrani
  Nourse Theatre
  September 8

  The Iranian-Persian stand-up comic delivers his trademark brand of culture and identity-themed humor at the Sutter Street performance venue.

• Hannibal Buress
  Nob Hill Masonic Center
  September 8

  See why this Chicago native is one of the emerging names in the stand-up comedy circuit today.

• Sebastian Maniscalco
  Nob Hill Masonic Center
  September 20-21

  Sebastian Maniscalco has a knack for saying the things we all think, but tend not to – just because we want to be polite. If you’ve ever wondered what your personal, secret rants about day-to-day living sound out loud, catch his shows.

Guaranteed thought provokers

• Waking Up with Sam Harris
  Nob Hill Masonic Center
  September 13

  Here’s your chance to catch – and be part of – a live podcast recording. Sam Harris tackles important global issues and personal philosophies in a thought-provoking manner that keeps you asking the most important questions.

• Neil DeGrasse Tyson
  Davies Symphony Hall
  September 24

  Ready for a mind-blowing evening? The pop astrophysicist takes his scientific insights and musings to the Bay Area for a one-night-only special.

There’s no doubt that the vibrant local lifestyle makes San Francisco a spectacular place to live in considering the various things to do and see around the area. To learn more about how to find a home in this city, get in touch with Bernie and Mike Homes at 415.906.6000 or 415.308.4281.