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New York

Metropolitan Opera House

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3850 capacity
Located at Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Opera House was founded in 1883, boasting over 11,000 performances by artists like Renée Fleming and Paul McCartney. It hosts numerous shows including the American Ballet Theatre.
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Metropolitan Opera House location and directions

Metropolitan Opera House

30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States, 10023

Accessibility

Elevator access, wheelchair access, accessible listening devices, Braille and large print programs

About Metropolitan Opera House

The Metropolitan Opera company was founded in 1883, and its first opera house was located at 39th Street and Broadway. The current venue opened at Lincoln Center in September 1996.

Wallace K. Harrison designed The Metropolitan Opera, which is the world's largest repertory opera house. Aside from Metropolitan Opera performances, the venue hosts the American Ballet Theatre during the summer, various touring opera and ballet companies, and concerts.

Artists ranging from Renée Fleming to Paul McCartney to Barbra Streisand have performed on the Metropolitan Opera House stage. By 2017, the venue had hosted more than 11,000 performances.

How to get to The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera House is located within the Lincoln Center performing arts plaza. The nearest subway stop is 66th St. - Lincoln Center on the 1 line. The closest bus stop is W 66th St./Columbus Av. on the M66 line.

What to wear to The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera does not have a strict dress code, but the company recommends professional yet comfortable clothing. Dressing up is historically the norm, especially at gala performances or opening-night premieres. Cocktail attire or formalwear are commonplace, though more casual attire is also permitted. Matinee performances tend to be slightly less formal, with business casual as the norm.

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Puccini's Turandot
Puccini's Turandot
Sep 23, 2024 - Jun 6, 2026
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Sep 21 - Oct 11, 2025
Mozart's Don Giovanni
Mozart's Don Giovanni
Sep 24 - Nov 22, 2025
La sonnambula
La sonnambula
Oct 6 - Nov 1, 2025
Georges Bizet's Carmen
Georges Bizet's Carmen
Oct 8, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
La fille du régiment
La fille du régiment
Oct 17 - Nov 12, 2025
La Bohème
La Bohème
Oct 21, 2025 - May 2, 2026
Arabella
Arabella
Nov 10 - 29, 2025
Andrea Chénier
Andrea Chénier
Nov 24 - Dec 13, 2025
Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 24, 2026
The Magic Flute—Holiday Presentation
The Magic Flute—Holiday Presentation
Dec 11, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
I puritani
I puritani
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026

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