Performing Arts Showcase

On Friday, November 13, from 5–8 pm, Fulton Plaza will come alive beneath the dazzling SPECTRA lights for the holiday season's Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration bringing together some of downtown’s most exciting performing arts organizations for one unforgettable evening. Guests will be treated to a dynamic lineup of live performances of what’s on stage Fall 2026-Winter 2027. Expect short works from the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet musicians, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the African American Shakespeare Company, RAWdance, and more. From powerful voices and sweeping orchestral music to captivating movement and theatrical performances, the showcase offers a little bit of everything — and is a memorable way to launch the holiday season. This event is free, RSVP here. There will be both bleacher and street-level seating. After the performances there opportunity to mingle with the performing arts organizations along with the SF Symphony and ATG San Francisco, as well as ticket sales, ticket raffles, and bites and drinks for purchase. Thank you to event sponsors: Avenue Greenlight, Civic Center Community Benefit District, Illuminate, and the San Francisco Public Library