An Evening on the Stage
Honoring Matthew Shilvock, General Director, San Francisco Opera
Co-Chairs: Jennifer Bienaimé and Courtney Labe
We invite you to join San Francisco Opera Guild for An Evening on the Stage, one of the Bay Area's most anticipated holiday traditions, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the historic War Memorial Opera House.
This year, we are honored to celebrate Matthew Shilvock, General Director of San Francisco Opera, on the occasion of his 10th anniversary leading the Company. His visionary leadership has left a lasting impact on San Francisco Opera and opera lovers throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails in the grand foyer, followed by dinner and special musical performances on the stage of one of the world's grandest opera houses.
Your support gives voice to potential!
San Francisco Opera Guild gives voice to potential through education and engagement programs that bring opera center stage into the life of the community.
Each year, thousands of students in schools throughout Northern California actively participate in San Francisco Opera Guild’s award-winning Education Programs. Support of our events allows us to continue to deliver these programs. Together, we are investing in and supporting the youth of today for a bright future.
Evening Program
- 6:00 pm
Red Carpet Reception & Cocktails
- 7:00 pm
Dinner, Program & Performances
Experience the Magic: Highlights from Last Year’s Evening on the Stage
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