Golden Gate — Opening Night
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
7:30 pm
2h
Golden Gate Theatre · San Francisco
Season 49 · 2026–2027
Rising
A season celebrating the voices that lift us up. Here are our three mainstage concerts, with every date and venue.
Holiday Spectacular
Dec 4, 5, 19, 20 & 24, 2026 · Bay Area · Multiple venues
Let your spirits soar with holiday favorites, from “Sleigh Ride” to hits by Elton John, Ariana Grande and Celine Dion. Our holiday concerts have brought families, friends and chosen family together since 1978. The full show runs about two hours with an intermission; the Christmas Eve Home for the Holidays performances are a shorter, 65-minute celebration.
One Hit Wonders
Mar 20, 2027 · Curran Theatre · San Francisco
The songs that topped the charts, captured a moment and became part of our lives.
DIVAS!
Jun 12, 2027 · Curran Theatre · San Francisco
The icons who broke rules, raised their voices and inspired us to live out loud.
“We live in a time that asks a great deal of us. Season 49: RISING is our answer. Across three mainstage concerts, an intimate cabaret, and a season rooted in community, we lift ourselves and each other, because rising to meet this moment, together, is exactly what music is for. The world needs art like this. Joy like this. Resistance like this. We’re here for it, and I’m so glad you are too.”
Jacob Stensberg
SFGMC Artistic Director
Plan your visit
Your night at the concert
Everyone is welcome. Come with friends, family or chosen family, or come on your own.
- How long: about two hours with an intermission. Christmas Eve runs 65 minutes with no intermission.
- Kids: ages 4 and up are welcome, and everyone needs their own ticket.
- What to wear: whatever feels comfortable, or add a little extra sparkle.
- Where: venues vary, so check your concert’s location before you travel.
Past seasons
Seasons that shaped us
Last season, SHINE paired big stage productions with a full calendar of community programming at the Chan, closing with Dolly! A Pride Show and a set at Outside Lands.
Browse programs from past seasons to explore the music, artists and people who shaped our performances.
Watch & listen
Hear us anytime
Watch recent performances, like “9 to 5” from Dolly! A Pride Show, and songs from our archive that made history.
Stream four decades of recordings, from our first LP in 1981 to today’s cast recordings.
Season 49 · Rising
Thank you
Season Sponsors
Our Season 49 sponsors bring our music to life, making unforgettable performances possible and helping us connect, uplift and inspire through song.
Main Stage Supporting Sponsors
Janet Cluff
Steve Gallagher/Coldwell Banker
Butch Merideth + Ivan Capanzana
Chris Stevenson
Steve Gallagher/Coldwell Banker
Butch Merideth + Ivan Capanzana
Chris Stevenson
‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ Presenting Sponsor
Terrence D. Chan + Edward Sell
in memory of Pansy L. Chan
Media Sponsor
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