San Francisco Opera Announced 2028 Ring Cycle Cast
The complete production of Wagner's four-part epic returns to the War Memorial Opera House starting in June 2028.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Opera
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San Francisco Opera fans have their first look at the lineup for the 2028 production of the Ring cycle, featuring a major roster of international talent and company regulars. The company revealed key casting for the four-part epic, which will be conducted by Eun Sun Kim.
Why it matters
The Ring cycle is a significant undertaking that brings a massive multi-week series of performances to the city, marking a highlight of the local cultural calendar. With ticket sales beginning in stages, the announcement gives followers of the company a first chance to plan their attendance for the 2028 season.
The production spans 3 complete Ring cycles of 4 operas each, with early access to tickets requiring a minimum $150 donation. Details on the remaining cast members are currently unknown.
The players
Eun Sun Kim
She is the music director of the San Francisco Opera who will conduct the 2028 Ring cycle.
Francesca Zambello
She is the director leading this co-production of the Wagner epic.
Tamara Wilson
She is an international soprano cast in the role of Brünnhilde.
Brian Mulligan
He is a featured performer cast in the role of Wotan.
The details
The production, directed by Francesca Zambello, is a co-production with Washington National Opera that features Tamara Wilson as Brünnhilde, Brian Mulligan as Wotan, Simon O'Neill as Siegfried, and Falk Struckmann as Alberich. The company will announce the full 2027-28 season details in early 2027. Fans can prepare for the ticket rollout, which begins for specific groups in October 2026 before opening to the general public in July 2027.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Early ticket sales begin for specific donor groups.
Early 2027: Full announcement of the 2027-28 season.
May/June 2027: Non-cycle performances of Das Rheingold take place.
July 2027: General public ticket sales open for all three cycles.
June 13–July 2, 2028: Performances for the three complete Ring cycles occur at the War Memorial Opera House.
Across the Bay
This production continues the long-standing tradition of the company staging major Wagnerian cycles at the War Memorial Opera House. It builds upon the technical and artistic scale established by the company's previous Ring cycle presentations.
If you are planning to attend, mark your calendar for October 13, 2026, to secure early access through a $150 minimum donation. General ticket sales will open to the public in July 2027.
The takeaway
The 2028 Ring cycle represents a major multi-year commitment for local opera enthusiasts. Keep an eye on the company's early 2027 season announcement for further details on the full performance schedule and remaining cast updates.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of the company's upcoming performances in the San Francisco Opera section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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