Opera

Aida Tickets

Duration

3 hrs 15 mins with interval

Age Limit

Suitable for 8+

The Met's grand show combines lavish sets with dazzling projections to resurrect Egypt’s golden age. Verdi’s score, especially 'Celeste Aida', is pure magic!

Great for

Fans of Drama | Opera Enthusiasts | Lovers of Historical Fantasy

Aida showcases Verdi's unmatched ability to weave the nuances of a story through each piece, blending heartbreak, longing, passion, triumph, and more into each piece. Opening at the Metropolitan Opera House, Aida is a brilliant production that uses set and costume design, lighting, animation, and projection to bring ancient Egypt to life on the stage.

The story

Aida, an Ethiopian princess, is taken hostage during a war with Egypt where she now serves Princess Amneris. As both find themselves in love with general Radamès, the trio must make heartbreaking choices that test their love and their loyalties.

Aida showcases Verdi's unmatched ability to weave the nuances of a story through each piece, blending heartbreak, longing, passion, triumph, and more into each piece. Opening at the Metropolitan Opera House, Aida is a brilliant production that uses set and costume design, lighting, animation, and projection to bring ancient Egypt to life on the stage.

The story

Aida, an Ethiopian princess, is taken hostage during a war with Egypt where she now serves Princess Amneris. As both find themselves in love with general Radamès, the trio must make heartbreaking choices that test their love and their loyalties.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show details

Genre: Opera

Audience: Suitable for 8+

Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House

Find the best seats in the house with the Metropolitan Opera House seating plan

Theater facilities: Restrooms, restaurant, bar, and water fountain

Theater accessibility: Accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, assistive listening system & devices, large print programs & Braille synopses, adapted restrooms, and service dogs allowed.

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading Roles: Angel Blue & Christina Nilsson as Aida, Judit Kutasi & Elīna Garanča as Amneris, Piotr Beczała & Brian Jagde as Radamès, Eric Owens, Michael Chioldi, & Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Amonasro, Dmitry Belosselskiy, Alexander Vinogradov, & Morris Robinson as Ramfis, and Robinson & Krzysztof Bączyk as The King.

Producer: Michael Mayer

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Additional tips

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

This production of Aida features themes like romance, war, and death. While the show does not feature explicit scenes, viewer discretion is advised where young patrons are concerned.

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If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.

The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.

Please note most of the theaters do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.

Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.