2025–26 Member Lounge Status & Closings

The Keebler J. Straz Lounge

The Straz Lounge (formerly the Belmont Room) is located on the Grand Tier level of the Opera House. 

PEAK PERFORMANCES

The following performances are currently considered peak performances through January 2026 and only peak performance passes will be accepted for entry from eligible Met Members (Please check back prior to your performance, since new dates may be added):

January 6: Bellini's I Puritani

January 10 MAT: Bellini's I Puritani

January 15: Bellini's I Puritani

January 18 MAT: Bellini's I Puritani

January 24 MAT: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Members of the Patron Program enjoy full access to the Straz Lounge throughout the season.

CLOSINGS

The Straz Lounge will be closed pre-performance or during intermission for these select performances due to special events:

December 14: The Magic Flute – closed

December 31: I Puritani New Year’s Eve Gala – closed 

March 9: Tristan und Isolde Gala– closed

March 20: Spring Weekend Welcome Dinner – closed 

April 20: Eugene Onegin Gala – closed 

Dress Circle Lounge

The Dress Circle Lounge (formerly the Patron Lounge), located on the Dress Circle level of the Opera House may also be closed pre-performance or during intermission for select performances due to special events:

October 29: Bellini's La Sonnambula – closed pre-performance only

December 14, 16, 18, and 19: The Magic Flute – closed

December 22, 23, 26, 29, and 30: The Magic Flute – closed

December 31: I Puritani New Year’s Eve Gala – closed

January 2: The Magic Flute – closed