Mayor Mamdani Launches 'Opera For All' Initiative to Bring 70,00 Free Opera Tickets to New Yorkers
The program will release 10,000 tickets a month, and the Met said it will continue the partnership in future seasons.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Metropolitan Opera announced 'Opera for All' on Wednesday, September 23, a long-term partnership providing 70,000 free tickets to New Yorkers throughout the 2026-27 season.
- Starting this month, the Met will release 10,000 tickets monthly, representing about 10% of all season seats, with availability in every section of the Metropolitan Opera House except standing room.
- Any New York City resident who has not purchased a Met Opera ticket since 2019 is eligible to enter the monthly lottery online or through the Met's app.
- Mayor Mamdani stated, 'Opera is one of the greatest art forms we have,' while General Manager Peter Gelb noted the initiative demonstrates the Met is a 'vital part of life in the city.'
- This initiative follows previous lotteries for World Cup and Broadway tickets, with the Met committed to continuing 'Opera for All' in future seasons to ensure broader access.
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