San Francisco Opera

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Season rescheduled to open Sept. 22; four-year contract awaiting ratification

San Francisco Opera and its orchestra reached a tentative four-year contract on Sept. 17, ending a five-day strike that had cancelled opening night. The deal runs retroactively from Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2030, and musicians still must ratify it.

Updated Oct 23