Metropolitan Opera

Plan your visit

The opera house is at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Doors generally open 45 minutes before opera performances. The Lincoln Center garage is beneath the campus, and public transit is often easiest. Arrive early for security and box-office needs.

Accessibility

The Concourse-level Founders Hall entrance is accessible, with elevators to all seating levels and accessible restrooms on several levels. The Met offers wheelchair, removable-armrest and companion seating, listening devices, large-print and Braille materials, service-animal access, mobility help, and selected ASL, captions, audio description, and relaxed performances.

About Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera is an active world-leading opera company based at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. The company presents a large repertory of fully staged opera, concerts, galas, special programs, family offerings, tours, and live cinema transmissions.

Venue policies

Bags

Guests are asked not to bring bags, parcels, or luggage; allow time for security.

Food and drink

Food and beverages are prohibited in the auditorium.

Tickets

Purchase only through official Met channels and review the current refund or exchange terms.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in the opera house, Lincoln Center Plaza, and parking garage.