The Metropolitan Opera and the NYC Mayor’s Office have announced the "Opera for All" partnership. Through this program, 70,000 free tickets will be distributed through a lottery to eligible New Yorkers.
To qualify for the free-ticket lottery, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a resident of New York City with a valid ID
- Have not purchased a ticket to the Met since 2019
- Have the Met Opera app downloaded on your device
Residency and ticket history will be verified through the Met Opera app.
The Met will release 10,000 tickets each month throughout the 2026-27 season.
New Yorkers can download the Met Opera app and learn more about the lottery at on.nyc.gov/opera.
