Metropolitan Opera House
The Metropolitan Opera features about 30 performances each season
New York City's Metropolitan Opera Company has been giving performances since 1883. Known as the 'Met' they feature around 30 different operas a wide range of musical genres throughout their season which runs from the latter part of September through to May. Performances are held Monday through Saturday evenings along with a Saturday afternoon matinee.
Performances are held Monday through Saturday evenings along with a Saturday afternoon matinee. The present home of the Metropolitan Opera is the magnificent Metropolitan Opera House, located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Broadway. It seats about 3800 patrons with room for about another 195 standees and provides excellent acoustics. During the off season for the Met the Opera House hosts performances by the American Ballet Theatre and other touring ballets and operas.
If you don't have the opportunity to take in a performance, you can take a backstage tour or a Tour of the Lincoln Center for a fee. See Metropolitan Opera Backstage Tours for times and rates.
Nearby attractions include Central Park and Carnegie Hall
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMetropolitan Opera House Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA
Phone: (212) 362-6000
Official Website: Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan Opera House Reviews
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out of 5 Incredible venue. We'll organized, high class, and great acoustics. Great views from various seating levels and great sound. The seats are comfortable and drinks accessible during intermissions. People attending the Opera were dressed quite well, not a casual clothing venue. If you're a tourist I'd wear your Sunday best no need to go super fancy. We saw lots of tuxedos and fancy dresses but also some "Sunday best". We would definitely attend this venue again. There's a restaurant inside the opera and also one the grounds, the Lincoln.
Nicole P - 5 months ago
I was able to see Swan Lake here. Fantastic theater, but it is pretty big if you are looking for those more close up performances.
Shay S - 2 months ago
One of the bigger opera halls I have been to. There is a little sacrifice on the acoustics with this size but this is all made up by the grandiose productions allowed by such a large stage and venue.
Nabucco, the “Jewish” opera, is what I saw here and I was impressed at the set pieces and at some of the arias by performers. Overall I would like to see another production to make a definite rating on this place — but from this visit, I can tell I will be coming back.
Nabil R - a month ago
We attended the amazing performance of “Turandot” by Giacomo Puccini. An amazingly bright performance, incredibly beautiful costumes and scenery. Soloists Elena Pankratova, Alexandra Kurzak, Seok Johnny Baek sang charmingly. We visited a real fairy tale!
Olga Istomina - 5 months ago
Beautiful place inside and outside. The seatings are a bit narrow but not bad for long hours of opera. Bathrooms are clean and ushers are very nice and helpful. Magnificent place and definitely check it out if you get a chance!
MSJ - 5 months ago
Directions
Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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1 Local | 66th Street / Lincoln Center Station | 3 minutes |
How to get to Metropolitan Opera House by Subway
Take the 1 Local Subway Train to 66th Street / Lincoln Center Station and go south on Broadway and a slight right on Columbus Avenue to just past 64th Street. The Metropolitan Opera House is across the plaza on your right.
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