To open the 103rd season, San Francisco Opera and The San Francisco Opera Guild presented Opera Ball: Palazzo on Friday, September 5, 2025. The evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, and after-party in San Francisco City Hall, and the opening night performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto. Guests enjoyed the settings themed as an Italian extravaganza in a Renaissance court setting.
Sapphira Cristál hosted the Pride Concert, sharing her thoughts on Pride: "... standing in the full glory of who I am-past, present, and future. It's about celebrating not just my individuality, but also my connection to a powerful, beautiful community that has made space for my authenticity, art, and joy."