Young Associates Program
Membership Levels & Benefits
FRIEND $600 ($410 tax-deductible)
The introductory level for members in their 20s and 30s.
- Young Associates Opera Series with exclusive pre-performance receptions: “You buy the tickets, we buy the drinks!”
- Complimentary final dress rehearsal passes
- Complimentary backstage tour of the Met
- Reserved seating for two at the Central Park SummerStage concert
- Reserved seating for two at all Lindemann Young Artist recitals
- Invitation to the Season Preview Party and other exclusive YA events
- Advance Ticket Priority for all Met performances (including Live in HD) and access to the Young Associates Ticket Line
- One-year subscription to Opera News
- Metropolitan Opera Gold Card for nationwide discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more
- Donor Listing in and copy of annual Season Book
- Access to the Belmont Room, a private intermission lounge
- Discount at the Metropolitan Opera Shop
GOOD FRIEND $1,250 ($950 tax-deductible)
Full membership benefits, for a great year of opera.
All of the above, plus:
- Increased ticket priority
- Additional complimentary dress rehearsal passes
- Two complimentary tickets to the National Council Grand Finals Concert
BEST FRIEND $2,500 ($2,200 tax-deductible)
Patron and Young Associate benefits for the complete Met experience.
All of the above, plus:
- Patron priority and personalized ticket service for all Met performances
- Access to the Patron Lounge at performance intermissions
- Complimentary Patron coat check
- Two complimentary tickets to the MetTalks series on new productions
- Invitations to select Patron Salon events