Metropolitan Opera House

Met Opera house is among the top destination for cultural shows in New York. The variety of shows offered through out the year is quite diverse. Personally visited here for some operas and more recently the swan lake ballet. Every time I visit to be amazed with the quality of performances. The interiors and exterior are fit for the venue

Having lived for ~20 years near Lincoln Center, we usually partook of the excellent productions at both the Opera and American Ballet Theater at "the Met". On our periodic trip back to The City, we saw the last season's performance of Giselle by ABT, which had a wonderful dedication in memory of Lupe Serrano; who made Giselle a extraordinary Ballet, and recently passed away. The Met offers superb acoustics no matter where you sit and good views from most of the seats. Staff is exceptionally professional and polite. The neighborhood has every kind of Restaurant you could imagine for a nosh before or after a performance. Even us part-time Locals make this a go-to destination.

What an incredible and elevated experience!

I consider myself fortunate to have attended a ballet premiere at the stunning Metropolitan Opera. It was a truly elegant and elevated experience. Being in a place like this on such a special occasion made me feel exceptionally privileged, witnessing one of the most extraordinary forms of human art. Dressing up and mingling with the other guests added to the fancy atmosphere, which was a delightful change from my everyday routine.

I must admit, it was also the place where I bought the most expensive glass of wine in New York City – a whopping $21 per glass! I kind of knew what I was getting myself into, but sometimes you have to be in the moments a splurge a little for the experience.

As for the building itself - it is stunning, with its striking and captivating design. Seeing the gigantic concrete arches gave me a glimpse of what awaits inside. And I was not wrong expecting something extraordinary! The building is interwoven with art, paintings, murals and statues but the lavish red carpet and spectacular chandeliers were something I did not expect. at least not to this extent. It is classy, fancy, luxurious and I loved every bit of it!

The auditorium is grandiose, seats are comfortable, acoustics could not be better and the gold leaf covered domed petal-shaped ceiling is just amazing to look at. . Sitting on the balcony has been perfect, offering great unobstructed views, however I would recommend, if seeing a performance such as a ballet, to sit closer to the stage to get more details and to fully appreciate actors and see their facial expression and body language.

Place that deserves more than just one visit! Visited in June 2023.

Beautiful opera house
We were there for the grand opening of like water for chocolate. The ballet was so creative, go watch it!!

and since it was a gala, so many people wearing gala level dresses and jewelry, but hey no dress code at the opera house, so feel free to wear your sandals and leggings for a comfortable 2hrs evening show!

Beautiful opera house, me and my partner went for the Die Zauberflöte. There was stunning talent on stage and the entire setup was beautiful. The intervals are typically 30min and there is a long queue for washrooms and water fountains, plan your break accordingly. There is a bar on the second floor with good options to choose from.

Make sure to take a good look around and arrive early to enjoy the lobby! This also helps with seating in time for the performance. You will not be bored. Lincoln Square is the most beautiful place in the city for me, in any weather, please do visit even if not an opera fan! You can get tickets for as little as $20 and still have a wonderful seat, you may be surprised how much you love it even if you think opera isn’t for you! It is very accessible and worth a try for anyone! You’ll see all ages here and there is no need to dress up unless you want an added bit of fun x

The place holds 3,700 strong! One of the top three largest opera houses in the world! The caption (English and German) in front of you (even my cheap seat) is so convenient; I hope they include Chinese and Spanish in the future. Lots picture spots so dress pretty and have a great time!

I love going to the Met Opera... I have seen some wonderful productions there over the last decade. There is food and drink to purchase and the bathrooms are fairly clean and well equipped for older folks (even a raised toilet seat). it's beautiful and peaceful place in a city that's neither. I highly recommend you watch an opera here!