Become a Patron
A Message from Your Patron Chairman
The Metropolitan Opera's acclaimed 2023-24 season continues to present thrilling productions to opera lovers worldwide—and it’s thanks in large part to you, our devoted Patrons. I hope you will join us often at the Opera House to enjoy extraordinary performances throughout the year.
If you are thinking of joining as a Patron, please know that your commitment will make a significant difference and helps to sustain grand opera for generations to come. Please accept my sincere gratitude for your dedication to the Met!
So-Chung Shinn Lee
Patrons enjoy the following benefits:
Special Access
- Priority ticket service
- Exclusive dress rehearsals
- Patron Lounge and Belmont Room
VIP Events
- Met Talks new production panel discussions
- Young Artist Recitals
- National Patron Weekend (for out-of-town Patrons)
And More!
- Complimentary coat check
- All Guild Membership benefits, including Opera magazine
| Benefit | $2,750 | $3,750 | $5,500 | $6,500 | $7,500 | $8,500 | $10,000 |
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| Advance access to single tickets and preferred seating | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Complimentary coat check | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Complimentary Backstage Tour | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Two Patron Lounge Guest Passes | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Personalized Ticket Service | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Invitations to select Working Rehearsals | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Recognition in Playbill and the Season Book | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Season Preview with General Manager Peter Gelb | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Lindemann Young Artists Concert | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit included |
| Invitation for two to one Special Presentation with Met artists and administrators | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included | Benefit not included |
| Invitation for two to two Special Presentations with Met artists and administrators | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included |
| Invitation for two to three Special Presentations with Met artists and administrators | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included |
| Invitation for two to four Special Presentations with Met artists and administrators | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included |
| Invitation to Observe a Master Class | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit included |
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Patron Level and Benefits from $2,750
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Contributing Patron Level and Benefits from $3,750
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Sponsor Patron Level and Benefits from $5,500
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Sponsor Patron Level and Benefits from $6,500
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Benefactor Patron Level and Benefits from $7,500
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Benefactor Patron Level and Benefits from $8,500
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Premiere Circle Sponsor Level and Benefits from $10,000
Please note: Under current IRS regulations, the estimated value of membership benefits received at all levels may be considered "insubstantial" (Patron level $50, Sponsor Patron and above $100). Please consult your own tax advisor.
Consider a matching gift
Increase your contribution to the Metropolitan Opera with your company's matching gift program and you may even receive additional privileges.
Contact Us
For further assistance, please contact the Patron Office directly.
Patron Program
The Metropolitan Opera
Lincoln Center
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-870-4502
E-mail: patronprogram@metopera.org
