The Metropolitan Opera stands as one of the world's great opera houses, presenting lavish productions with the finest international singers in the stunning Lincoln Center theater. Beyond the Met, New York's opera scene includes adventurous companies staging contemporary works and reimagined classics in intimate settings throughout the city. From grand Verdi spectacles to minimalist chamber operas, from beloved warhorses to world premieres, our listings capture the full spectrum of operatic excellence available to New York audiences.