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Enhance your opera experience with a Met Membership and enjoy exclusive benefits for an entire year. For a limited time, new and increased membership gifts will be matched dollar for dollar by a Met Board member. Choose the membership level that works best for you.

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Become a Patron

A Message from Your Patron Chairman

As we gear up for the thrilling 2026-27 season starting this September, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the crucial role you, our devoted Patrons, play in our opera community. Your support ensures that the Metropolitan Opera continues to deliver world-class performances that inspire and enrich audiences globally.

Whether you're a seasoned Patron or considering joining us for the first time, your donation makes a significant impact. Your generosity allows us to preserve the grandeur of opera and foster its legacy for future generations. 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
Access to Keebler J. Straz and Dress Circle Lounges

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 Met Membership benefits, including Opera magazine

Benefits	$2,750 Patron $2,750 Join Now	$3,750 Contributing Patron $3,750 Join Now	$5,500 Sponsor Patron $5,500 Join Now	$6,500 Sponsor Patron $6,500 Join Now	$7,500 Benefactor Patron $7,500 Join Now	$8,500 Benefactor Patron $8,500 Join Now	$10,000 Premier Circle Sponsor $10,000 Join Now	$12,500 Premier Circle Sponsor $12,500 Join Now	$15,000 Premier Circle Benefactor $15,000 Join Now	$20,000 Premier Circle Benefactor $20,000 Join Now
Advance Access to Tickets and Preferred Seating	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Dress Circle Lounge	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Dress Rehearsal Passes	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
A Subscription to Opera Magazine	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Keebler J. Straz Lounge	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Discount on Met Opera on Demand	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	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	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Complimentary Backstage Tour		Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Additional Dress Rehearsal Passes by level			Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Donor Recognition			Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Personalized Ticket Service			Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Working Rehearsals			Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Season Preview				Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Lindemann Young Artist Concert					Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Special Patron Presentation						Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Invitation to a Master Class							Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included
Additional Special Presentations by Level								Benefit included	Benefit included	Benefit included

The estimated value of goods and services at the National, Supporting, Contributing, and Donor levels is $47. At the Sponsor, Fellow, and Benefactor levels, the estimated value of non-deductible goods and services is $72. Please consult your own tax advisor.

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Need Help? Contact Us

Patron Department
The Metropolitan Opera
Phone: 212.870.4502 (Patron Office)
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