Galas & Special Events
For information about galas and other events during the 2025-26 season, please call 212.362.6000.
RICHARD WAGNER
Tristan und Isolde
Gala Premiere
Monday, March 9, 2026
In an unmissable event of Wagnerian proportions, generational soprano Lise Davidsen makes her role debut as Isolde after years of anticipation, starring in a new company debut production by Yuval Sharon, one of the most innovative minds working in opera today. The gala occasion includes cocktails and dinner on the Grand Tier before curtain and dessert at intermission.
The Met gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of the Berry Charitable Foundation; William N. Buffett and Susan E. Kennedy; the Gramma Fisher Foundation, Marshalltown, Iowa; and the Jeffrey Seller Family Foundation
Major support provided by William and Helen Little and Dr. Jack A. Roth and Dr. Elizabeth A. Grimm
Additional support from the Hermione Foundation, Laura Sloate, Trustee; The Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation; and Ted Snowdon and Duffy Violante
Featuring Perrier-Jouët, the Official Champagne of the Metropolitan Opera
- 5PM Gala Reception
- 5:30PM Gala Dinner Begins*
- 6:30PM Performance
- * Gala Dinner continues through Intermissions
- BLACK TIE
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Eugene Onegin
Gala Performance
Monday, April 20, 2026
This gala evening marks the awaited return of captivating soprano Asmik Grigorian following her sensational 2024 Met debut in Madama Butterfly. Grigorian stars as Tatiana, one of her signature roles, opposite baritone Igor Golovatenko as Onegin, in a production for the ages of Tchaikovsky’s soaring romance. Enjoy cocktails and dinner under the chandeliers before the performance and dessert at intermission.
Production a gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Nicholas F. Taubman
The Met gratefully acknowledges the support of Elizabeth M. and Jean-Marie R. Eveillard
Featuring Perrier-Jouët, the Official Champagne of the Metropolitan Opera
- 5:30PM Cocktail Reception
- 6PM Gala Dinner
- 7:30PM Performance
- Intermission Champagne and Dessert
- BLACK TIE
On Stage at the Met
On Stage at the Met:
Honoring Daisy M. Soros
Monday, May 4, 2026
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing on the Metropolitan Opera stage in honor of Daisy M. Soros, featuring performances by Met stars.
- 6PM Cocktail Reception
- 7PM Dinner Dance
- BLACK TIE