Opera Tickets in New York 2025

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Opera tickets in New York can easily be purchased online before you leave. The Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center is a vibrant home to many talented artists. Enjoy one of the world-famous operas, like La Traviata, La Bohème or Macbeth. When you visit an opera you’ll be amazed by the elegantly decorated lobby and, most noteworthy, excellent acoustics of The Metropolitan Opera House. It is, therefore, a great place for a classy night out in New York. The opera season runs from late September to the end of June.

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Metropolitan Opera Schedule

The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center is the largest classical music organisation in North America. It’s known for hosting some of the world’s greatest voices. The Metropolitan Opera presents around 26 different operas, performing 200 times each season.

The Met opera schedule varies each year, ranging from lesser-known operas to classics such as Aida and The Magic Flute. There are several operas throughout the week, making the season very diverse. See below for the Metropolitan Opera Schedule and to book tickets.

Where should I sit in The Metropolitan Opera House?

If you want to have good seats at a Metropolitan New York opera, I would recommend getting the Orchestra seats. This way you are close to the stage and can see the performance in all its glory. If you get seats higher in the opera house, you’ll be able to see the grandeur of the theatre. These sections are called Grand Tier and Dress Circle. Keep in mind that some seats are located high up, so if you have any fear of heights, get Orchestra tickets.

If you have a limited budget, you can purchase Met opera tickets for the Balcony or Family Circle. These seats are high up in the theatre, but can still experience the opera. Lincoln Center also offers boxes, but personally, I’m not a fan of these. You see the opera from the side and I prefer to see it from the front. Click here for the Metropolitan Opera House seating chart.

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Hey there, I'm Eric!

I'm a true New York fan with over 20 years of experience visiting and living in NYC. Here on my website, I share all my tips and valuable information to help you make the most of your trip. I personally test and regularly re-test everything on my site to ensure that what I write is useful, honest, and always up-to-date.

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Eric’s Tip: “In front of all seats you can see a small screen with translations of the lyrics. This makes it easier to follow the performances. The available languages vary per opera, though most of the time they offer English, German, Italian and Spanish.”

How to buy Metropolitan Opera New York tickets?

It is easy to buy tickets for the opera in New York in the overview below. I recommend buying opera tickets online before your trip to New York. This will save you time and most importantly you don’t have to stress about finding tickets when you are in New York.

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• No unexpected costs. What you see is what you pay!
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• Best available seats, always next to each other
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• Pay safely with a credit card or PayPal
• If you choose a flex ticket, cancellations are possible before the show date.

About Eric »

Hey there, I'm Eric!

I'm a true New York fan with over 20 years of experience visiting and living in NYC. Here on my website, I share all my tips and valuable information to help you make the most of your trip. I personally test and regularly re-test everything on my site to ensure that what I write is useful, honest, and always up-to-date.

If you have questions, are unsure about something, or want me to check your itinerary, please email me at eric@newyork.co.uk. You can also follow me on Facebook or Instagram to get daily updates from New York.

Read more about NewYork.co.uk and Eric

Eric’s Tip: “When I attended an opera for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised. The decor, the singing and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. You also see all kinds of people at the opera: from those dressed in a full gala outfit to others wearing casual attire with sneakers.”

Practical Information

• Duration: varies per performance, usually between 3-4 hours
• Location: Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza
• How to get there: The closest subway station is 66 St – Lincoln Center; you can take the 1 train to get there.
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