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Metropolitan Opera House Events & Tickets

Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, NY has 132 upcoming events: 128 theatre shows, 2 arts events, and 2 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Metropolitan Opera House

The Metropolitan Opera House is an opera house located on Broadway at Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Part of Lincoln Center, the theater was designed by Wallace K. Harrison. It opened in 1966, replacing the original 1883 Metropolitan Opera House at Broadway and 39th Street. With a total capacity of 3,975, the house is the largest repertory opera house in the world. Home to the Metropolitan Opera Company, the facility also hosts the American Ballet Theatre in the summer months.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • 66th Street–Lincoln CenterMetro station350 m · 6 min walk
  • 72nd StreetMetro station380 m · 6 min walk
  • 59th Street–Columbus CircleMetro station880 m · 14 min walk
  • 79th StreetMetro station930 m · 15 min walk
  • 81st Street–Museum of Natural HistoryMetro station1.2 km · 20 min walk
  • 57th Street–7th AvenueMetro station1.3 km · 21 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Underground car park240 m · 4 min walk
  • Lincoln Center Self-ParkUnderground car park · 721 spaces380 m · 6 min walk
  • 101 West End ParkingUnderground car park · 166 spaces430 m · 7 min walk
  • Underground car park480 m · 8 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Le Petit ParisienCafé · french30 m · 1 min walk
  • Vanguard Wine BarBar90 m · 2 min walk
  • El Fish MarisqueriaRestaurant · mexican100 m · 2 min walk
  • Old John's LuncheonetteRestaurant · american110 m · 2 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop140 m · 2 min walk
  • Cafe LuxembourgRestaurant · french170 m · 3 min walk
  • Westside RestaurantRestaurant190 m · 3 min walk
  • WonderRestaurant200 m · 3 min walk

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Metropolitan Opera House: FAQs

What's on at Metropolitan Opera House?

Metropolitan Opera House has 132 upcoming events. Next up: Macbeth on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Where is Metropolitan Opera House?

Metropolitan Opera House is located at 20 Lincoln Center Plz, New York, NY, New York City, NY, 10023.

What is the nearest station to Metropolitan Opera House?

The nearest station is 66th Street–Lincoln Center (Metro station), about 350 m from Metropolitan Opera House.

Which hotels are closest to Metropolitan Opera House?

The closest places to stay are The Phillips Club (190 m), The Empire Hotel (540 m), and La Quinta Inn (550 m).

Where can I park near Metropolitan Opera House?

Public car parks near Metropolitan Opera House include Underground car park (240 m), Lincoln Center Self-Park (380 m), and 101 West End Parking (430 m).

Which teams or companies are based at Metropolitan Opera House?

Metropolitan Opera House is the home of The Metropolitan Opera and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.