San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for Bohème Out of the Box. These free*, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this spring. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 102 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box, will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian, and guests will be able to read live English translations on their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

Please note, registration is encouraged but not required in all locations, except for Hidden Villa, where you must register in advance if you plan to drive your car to the performance. In all venues, registration does not guarantee seating location, which is available on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to arrive early and get a great spot!