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A 10-day Celebration of Bay Area Theatre!

September 12 - 22, 2025

Bay Area Theatre Week is a multi-faceted celebration of the theatre community of the San Francisco Bay Area. From September 12 - 22, come join us for this festival of discounted and free events presented by your local theatres. Discover theatre in your neighborhood, support local artists, and enjoy amazing live performance across the Bay.

More events are being added to the official calendar every day!

Are you a theatre company or producer wanting to participate in Bay Area Theatre Week? Reach out to TBA's Membership & Community Engagement Officer, Meghan Crosby-Jolliffe at Meghan@theatrebayarea.org to get involved!

FAQ

What is Bay Area Theatre Week?
Bay Area Theatre Week is a multi-faceted celebration of the theatre community of the San Francisco Bay Area. From September 12 - 22, come join us for this festival of discounted and free events created by your local theatres. over 20 theatres are offering discounts or free events!

When is Bay Area Theatre Week?
BATW promotions begin on Friday, September 12 and end on Monday, September 22 2025.

What theatres are offering discounts during BATW?
Over 20 theatres are participating in BATW promotions! You can view the full list of participating theatres here.

How do I get access to BATW discounts?
You can buy tickets directly from the theatre companies, no third parties here! Most discounts are available using the code BATW2025, but be sure to check the official Bay Area Theatre Week calendar for the details specific to the shows you want to see!

Why isn't my favorite theatre participating?
Not all theatres have productions running during the festival period, so it's not possible for them to participate this time. From September 23 - 28 we'll celebrate the close of Bay Area Theatre Week with discounts to shows during the rest of the theatre season, check then to see if your favorite theatre is there!

Of course you can always let your favorite companies know about BATW and put them in touch with us at Meghan@TheatreBayArea.org

Are there free events?
There sure are! You can filter the calendar by selecting the "Free" category at the top of the page.

Can I bring my kids?
We love kids, but not every BATW event is appropriate for them. Select the "Theatre for Young Audiences" category on the calendar for shows we would recommend to the whole family.

Is this only in San Francisco?

Bay Area Theatre Week extends across the full region! You can use the region filters on the official Bay Area Theatre Week calendar to view events in the East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, or San Francisco.

 

List of Participating Theatres

3Girls Theatre

AlterTheater Ensemble

American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.)

BATS Improv

Berkeley Playhouse

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Center REP

Cinnabar Theater

Hillbarn Theatre

Killing My Lobster

Lamplighters Music Theatre

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre

Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra Productions

Mannakin Theater and Dance

Marin Shakespeare Company

Marin Theatre

The Marsh

New Conservatory Theatre Center

Oakland Theater Project

Palo Alto Players

People's Circus Theatre

Ray of Light Theatre

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Shotgun Players

Sonoma Arts Live

Z Space

BATW Map