Arts & Culture

San Francisco is a city of inspiration. You can see it all around you, in whichever neighborhood you visit. Our acclaimed museums with their incredible collections and the street and landscape art you'll find where you least expect it are each stunning in their own way. Live performances in San Francisco electrify audiences, whether they're classic favorites at the ballet and opera or avant-garde experimental pieces at neighborhood theaters. Few cities have such a history of music as San Francisco, and there are venues all across the city where you can see famed headliners as well as up-and-coming local artists who are on the cusp of their big break. The arts are open in San Francisco, and it's your turn to come experience our fantastic cultural scene.