Patron Program
Benefits at a Glance
Personalized Ticket Service
Assistance with ticket orders via designated Patron telephone lines.
Live in HD Advance Ticketing
Purchase your tickets for all of the Live in HD transmissions before the general public during a special members-only advance ticketing period. This offer is limited to select theaters located in the United States and Canada (Supporting level and above).
Live in HD and Radio Guide
Go behind-the-scenes and enhance your viewing enjoyment with an HD Program Guide. The Guide includes synopses and cast information, as well as features and photos on all HD performance transmissions scheduled for the season (Supporting level and above).
Dress Rehearsal Passes
Be among the first to experience each season's repertory, by attending dress rehearsals.
MetTalks
Patrons are invited to meet production team, artists and artistic staff to discuss upcoming new productions, including The Ring.
Lindemann Young Artists Development Program Recitals
Hear the voices of tomorrow's opera stars as these artists perform in an annual recital series.
Patron Lounge and Belmont Room
Located on the Dress Circle level, the Patron Lounge is open pre-performance and during intermissions. Patrons may also enjoy the Belmont Room, located on the Grand Tier level.
Patron Coat Check
This complimentary coat check facility is located in the ChevronTexaco Gallery on the orchestra level.
Invitation to National Patron Weekend
Patrons living outside a 100-mile radius of New York City are invited to attend this annual weekend of operas and activities.
Metropolitan Opera Gold Card
Your invitation to enjoy special rates and discounts at fine restaurants, hotels, shops, car rentals and more -- nationwide.
Opera News
In-depth coverage of the Met broadcast season, including stories of the operas, cast profiles and colorful production photos. Find out what leading music critics have to say about performances across the country and around the world. Read profiles on opera legends and learn about rising young stars. Discover the newest and best opera CDs and books. The Opera News website can be accessed using your Patron ID, and provides access to articles from each issue, a searchable back-issue archive, a members' discussion area, a database of performance schedules, a guide to the Met's broadcast and telecast season, cast lists and production photos.
Merchandise Discount
Members receive a 10% discount on Met merchandise. Limited double discount days of 20% will be announced throughout the season.
Backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera House
Step behind the scenes and see the Met as never before. From the stage and the auditorium to the dressing rooms and backstage shops, you'll see what makes the Met the world's premier opera house.
A Conversation with Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi
Attend an inverview with the Met's Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi, led by Ara Guzelimian, Provost and Dean of the Juilliard School.
Working Rehearsals
Follow the progress of your favorite operas through these rehearsals, with costumes, lighting, and full orchestra.
Recognition in Performance Programs and Season Book
Listing of your name in our Playbill and annual Metropolitan Opera Season Book.
Season Preview with the General Manager
An opportunity to learn first-hand about the Met's artistic and financial status. Join the Met's General Manager for this annual event.
Young Artist Concert and Reception
Invitation to the fall concert by members of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, followed by a reception with the artists.
Sharing Opera with Students*
Attend a conversation with Director of Education Marsha Drummond for an overview of the Met's HD Live in Schools program. Hear her insights about the challenges and successes of bringin opera education to more than 1,600 schools in 20 states.
Master Class
An opportunity to observe teachers and coaches working with young singers to perfect all elements of their performances.
Verdi and Wagner's 200th Birthdays*
You are invited to attend a special presentation by William Berger, author and Met Radio Producer, about the dramatic impact Verdi and Wagner have had on the world of opera and their history with the Met.
Rookie Season with the Met Orchestra*
Join us for a conversation with first-year members of the Metropolitan Opera's world-renowned orchestra led by Robert Sirinek, the Met's Orchestra Manager.
Audition to Ovation*
You are invited to a conversation with artists and members of the Met's artistic staff about what it takes to make it to the Met's stage.
* Special presentations change each year.