Operas in New York

Classical opera, touring productions, renowned performers, and live performances in New York.

Updated: October 19, 2026
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New York hosts 165 upcoming opera performances, including classical opera, touring productions, and renowned performers, with tickets starting from $63 and averaging $465, across venues throughout New York, NY. Next up: October 19, 2026 at Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Schedules updated as of October 19, 2026.

165
Upcoming Performances
Oct 19
Next Performance
$63
Lowest Price
$465
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Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
Oct 19 · 8:00 PM · New York, NY
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Opera Schedule 2026–2027

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Upcoming Opera Performance: 165
  • Oct
    19
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Mon
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $103Avg. price ~ $465Tickets Available: 40
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  • Oct
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Macbeth
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $282Avg. price ~ $751Tickets Available: 87
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $69Avg. price ~ $455Tickets Available: 521
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $63Avg. price ~ $385Tickets Available: 650
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $114Avg. price ~ $630Tickets Available: 394
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $72Avg. price ~ $441Tickets Available: 619
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  • Oct
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $64Avg. price ~ $391Tickets Available: 709
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $73Avg. price ~ $431Tickets Available: 1157
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $70Avg. price ~ $526Tickets Available: 799
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Medea
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $63Avg. price ~ $440Tickets Available: 1224
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $71Avg. price ~ $428Tickets Available: 1145
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $71Avg. price ~ $471Tickets Available: 1099
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $71Avg. price ~ $462Tickets Available: 1071
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  • Nov
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $62Avg. price ~ $444Tickets Available: 998
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  • Nov
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Best Value
    Metropolitan Opera: Medea
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $48Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 735
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  • Nov
    06
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $71Avg. price ~ $465Tickets Available: 1235
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $98Avg. price ~ $797Tickets Available: 401
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Medea
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $63Avg. price ~ $404Tickets Available: 1162
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  • Nov
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $63Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 735
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  • Nov
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Best Value
    Metropolitan Opera: Medea
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $48Avg. price ~ $256Tickets Available: 703
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $63Avg. price ~ $495Tickets Available: 748
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Metropolitan Opera: Medea
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $63Avg. price ~ $410Tickets Available: 1135
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $71Avg. price ~ $465Tickets Available: 860
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Lincoln In The Bardo
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3,800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023location30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
    From $91Avg. price ~ $486Tickets Available: 875
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Popular Opera Productions

Classical and contemporary opera favorites

Opera Type Description & Examples
🎼 Classical Opera Traditional productions including Carmen, La Traviata, Tosca, and The Magic Flute.
🌎 Touring Productions National and international opera companies performing special engagements.
✨ Contemporary Opera Modern productions featuring contemporary compositions and interpretations.
🎭 Concert Opera Semi-staged and concert-style opera performances.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Opera Accessible productions designed for audiences of all ages.
⭐ Special Events Galas, anniversary productions, and special opera showcases.

Opera Venues

Theaters, opera houses, and performing arts centers in New York and nearby areas.
Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 164
Next Event: Oct 19, 2026
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Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Event: Nov 15, 2026
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About Opera in New York

Classical and contemporary opera performances

Opera schedules may include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, concert performances, seasonal events, and special presentations throughout the year. Planning your first opera visit? Explore the New York Opera Visitor Guide for helpful information about tickets, seating, dress code, parking, accessibility, etiquette, and visitor tips before the performance.

Opera FAQ

Answers to common opera questions

What opera performances are available in New York?

Opera schedules may include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, concert performances, and special events.

How often is the opera schedule updated?

Performance schedules are updated regularly as new productions, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which opera productions are most popular?

Popular productions often include Carmen, La Traviata, The Magic Flute, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and La Bohème.

Are opera performances suitable for first-time attendees?

Yes. Many productions provide subtitles, program guides, and accessible introductions for new audiences.

Can I compare tickets for opera performances?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability.

Which venues host opera performances?

Opera performances are commonly held at opera houses, theaters, and performing arts centers.

Are touring opera companies included?

Yes. Schedules may include local organizations, national tours, and internationally recognized opera companies.

Are performances available outside New York?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional venues, and cultural destinations within driving distance.

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