For a sophisticated date night à la Ronnie Cammareri and Loretta Castorini, turn to the Met’s Under 40 offering, one of the most unique experiences you can have on the Upper West Side.
The longstanding tradition makes opera more accessible to a younger crowd and provides a unique way to spend an evening. Every month, those who have yet to reach the big 4-0 — yes, you’ll have to prove your age — can score tickets to classics like Le Nozze di Figaro, Antony and Cleopatra, and the mother of all performances, La Bohème, at a discounted rate. Now’s the time to get that tux and gown out of the closet, folks.
Not only is this a wonderful way to experience the power of a live orchestra, amazing vocalists, and unbelievable scenery, but it’s a party, too. (Need we say more?) On select performances throughout the year, there will be pre-show gatherings with cocktails and small bites — a classic NYC experience if ever there was one.
2025’s Met Under 40
- March 14th Aida: Event at 6pm (7:30pm Curtain)
- April 11th Le Nozze di Figaro: Event at 6pm (7:30pm Curtain)
- May 2nd Salome: Event at 6:30pm (8pm Curtain)
- May 30th Antony and Cleopatra: Event at 5:30pm (7pm Curtain)
- June 6th La Bohème: Event at 5:30pm (7PM Curtain) *NEWLY ADDED*
- September 26th: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
- October 13th: Turandot
- October 20th: Don Giovanni
- October 24th: La Sonnambula
- November 12th: La Fille du Régiment
- November 18th: Arabella
- November 21st: Carmen
- December 11th: The Magic Flute
- December 19th: The Magic Flute
2026’s Met Under 40 (thus far)
- January 11th: Carmen
- January 16th Porgy and Bess
- January 21st: Madama Butterfly
- March 13th: Tristan und Isolde
- March 18th: Madama Butterfly
- April 17th: La Bohème
- April 27th: La Bohème
- May 8th: La Traviata
- May 12th: Eugene Onegin
- May 29th: Turandot
- June 5th: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
While we’ll admit, this isn’t exactly a free evening out in NYC, compared to the average $255 starting price, Met Under 40 is a welcome way to experience culture. Per The Met, ticketing for party and non-party dates is as follows:
Orchestra: $85 / $110
Grand Tier: $65 / $90
Dress Circle: $50 / $75
For a full calendar and ticketing options, visit The Met’s website.
For more ways to experience a dose of culture on Fridays, why not stop by the Met Museum’s Date Nights for art, music, and drinks?