Holiday Magic at the Met

There’s no better place to celebrate the holiday season than at the Metropolitan Opera. From family-friendly performances of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, with special holiday pricing to the immersive Holiday Open House to an exhilarating New Year’s Eve new-production premiere, the Met has everything you need to make this a season to remember.

$25 rush tickets are available for every performance and go on sale for Monday through Friday evening performances at noon, for matinees four hours before curtain, and for Saturday evenings at 2:00PM. Learn more about the Met's rush ticketing program here.

Mozart

The Magic Flute

Mozart’s timeless fairy tale is a holiday treat for audiences of all ages. A cast of standouts comes together to bring the charming story and brilliant music to life, in Tony Award­­–winner Julie Taymor’s eye-popping production.

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Holiday Open House

Continuing a tradition that began in 2006, the Met presents a Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 10, prior to the matinee performance of The Magic Flute. Children and families are invited to take part in hands-on musical explorations and experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations by members of the Met’s backstage and artistic staff.

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Gift Cards

Give the gift of the Met this holiday season. Gift cards can be used for tickets, Met Opera on Demand, at the Met Opera Shop, and much more.

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Met Opera on Demand

Share a full year of access to over 750 Met Opera performances and broadcasts, including most productions from the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, with new titles added every month. 

 

 

 

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Met Opera Shop

Music & More

Met Opera Shop

Find something for everyone on your list with a wide selection of opera CDs and DVDs, as well as jewelry, apparel, books, gift cards and more. 

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Meet Molly!

Molly is our holiday mascot, who traipses across Manhattan taking in the excitement of the season through the twinkling storefronts of Fifth Avenue and the snow-covered paths of Central Park, before arriving at the Met just in time for an unforgettable performance.

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High Spirits

Members of the Met Children’s Chorus play a big part in Julie Taymor’s eye-catching production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Read about the three high-flying Spirits and two brothers, Jesse and Casey Schopflocher, who share their experiences in this unique role.

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