Subscriber Info
What does it mean to be a subscriber?
Being a Smuin subscriber means securing your place at the heart of the art. You work directly with our box office to select your preferred seats—giving you a consistent, familiar view that you can keep for every performance in a season, as well as year over year.
2026/27 Season: Smuin In Frame
We are thrilled to announce that subscriptions are now available in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Mountain View for our 2026/27 Season: Smuin In Frame.
Secure Your Seats Today! Renewals and new subscriptions are officially available now. Don’t miss the chance to frame your year with world-class dance.
Contact the Box Office
To renew or start a new subscription, please reach out to us:
- Phone: (415) 912-1899
- Email: boxoffice@smuinballet.org
Subscriber Benefits: The In Frame Experience
When you subscribe to Smuin, you aren’t just buying tickets—you’re joining our inner circle. Enjoy exclusive perks designed to give you the best seats, the best prices, and total flexibility.
Priority Access
Be first in line. Subscribers have the exclusive opportunity to select their preferred seats before tickets are released to the general public. Secure the vantage point you love most for the entire season.
Significant Savings
Save 15% on every performance. Your subscriber discount isn’t just for your initial package; you can add additional tickets at any time throughout the season and still enjoy the 15% subscriber rate.
Ultimate Flexibility
Life happens—we make it easy. Enjoy free ticket exchanges for any performance series. You have the freedom to switch dates within a single venue (e.g., swapping a Saturday night for a Sunday matinee) or even transfer your tickets between cities (e.g., moving from San Francisco to Mountain View).
How Subscribing Supports Smuin
Every performance begins with a blank stage and an empty theater. When you subscribe to our 2026/2027 Season: Smuin In Frame, you do more than just buy a seat—you provide the foundation that allows Smuin Contemporary Ballet to thrive.
The Heartbeat of the Theater
Performing arts are inherently cyclical. Each year, we start our journey from scratch, and it is our subscribers who provide the steady heartbeat of our organization. Knowing you will be in the audience allows our dancers, choreographers, and crew to push creative boundaries with confidence.
Our Committed Core
Subscribers form the dedicated foundation of the Smuin community. You are the audience we count on—the familiar faces in the front rows and the voices cheering us on at every premiere. By committing to the full season, you ensure that the vibrancy of contemporary ballet continues to flourish in the Bay Area.
Sustainability Through Art
Your early commitment helps us plan for the future, invest in new works, and keep our productions world-class. You aren’t just a ticket holder; you are a patron of the arts and a vital part of the Smuin family.
Join the Inner Circle
Help us fill the frame for our new season. Renewals and new subscriptions are available now!
- Call: (415) 912-1899
- Email: boxoffice@smuinballet.org
A note on pricing
When you buy a ticket directly through Smuin, you pay the same price regardless of whether you make that purchase online or over the phone. There are no additional handling, processing, or other fees.
Smuin’s Box Office hours are Monday–Friday, 10 am – 4 pm. While we do not operate a year-round physical box office, tickets are available for in-person purchase at the venue starting one hour before doors open. (Please note: Box office hours for our partner venues in Walnut Creek and Mountain View may vary; we recommend checking their respective websites for the most current information.)
2026 Subscription Pricing (3-Show Packages)
Available for San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Mountain View
- Platinum Orchestra: $275
- Gold Center Orchestra: $238
- Gold Orchestra: $235
- Silver Orchestra: $185
- Bronze Orchestra: $120
Seating Charts
San Francisco – Cowell Theater
San Francisco – Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA
Walnut Creek – Lesher Center for the Arts – Hofmann Theatre
Mountain View – Center for the Performing Arts
Contact Us
Have questions about the 2026/2027 Season: Smuin In Frame? We’re here to help you find the right person for your needs.
Smuin Main Box Office & San Francisco Inquiries
Contact our internal team for general questions, subscription renewals, or anything regarding our San Francisco performances.
- Patron Services Manager: Jason Hertenstein
- Email: boxoffice@smuinballet.org
- Phone: (415) 912-1899
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contact Jason for:
- Exchanging tickets from one venue to another (e.g., Walnut Creek to SF).
- Managing your season subscription.
- Purchasing or exchanging tickets for San Francisco performances.
- General questions about the 2026/27 Season.
Venue-Specific Box Offices
If you are looking to purchase additional single tickets or exchange dates within the same venue for Mountain View or Walnut Creek, please contact their box offices directly:
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (MVCPA)
- Phone: (650) 903-6000
- Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Call for: Additional tickets or date-to-date exchanges at MVCPA only.
Lesher Center for the Arts (Walnut Creek)
- Phone: (925) 943-7469
- Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Call for: Additional tickets or date-to-date exchanges at the Lesher Center only