Become a Patron
A Message from Your Patron Chairman
As we gear up for the thrilling 2024-25 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
- 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 | $12,500 | $15,000 | $20,000 |
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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 | 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 not included | Benefit included | Benefit included | Benefit 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Benefit not included | Benefit not 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 | Benefit 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 | Benefit not included | Benefit 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 | Benefit not included | Benefit not included | Benefit 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 | Benefit included | Benefit 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
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Premiere Circle Sponsor Level and Benefits from $12,500
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Premiere Circle Benefactor Level and Benefits from $15,000
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Premiere Circle Benefactor Level and Benefits from $20,000
The Metropolitan Opera is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to organizations with 501(c)(3) status may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional to determine deductibility.
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
