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Metropolitan Opera: Samson Et Dalila at Lincoln Center

Metropolitan Opera brings its production of Samson Et Dalila to the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in New York on December 5, 2026. This Theatre event in the Opera category is part of the company's 2026 performance schedule at its longtime Lincoln Center home. Ticket information is available through ticketsmetopera.com.

Founded in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera is one of the world's best-known opera companies. Its productions bring together principal singers, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, chorus, and expert creative teams for full-scale performances. The Met has been based at Lincoln Center since 1966, where its large stage supports elaborate scenic design and theatrical effects. English supertitles are projected above the stage for operas performed in other languages.

Samson Et Dalila is presented as a complete operatic work rather than a concert set, with the score performed as part of a staged production. The supplied event information does not identify the cast, conductor, opening acts, or a specific tour title for this performance. Opera productions at the Met typically run three to four hours, with intermissions; check the event's final schedule for the confirmed runtime and curtain time. Prices currently start around $120, with major-production tickets potentially reaching $500 or more depending on seat location and availability.

Venue and Seating Information

The Metropolitan Opera House is part of Lincoln Center, New York's major performing-arts campus. The venue configuration provided for the Met lists a capacity of approximately 3,800 seats. Its scale, orchestra pit, and extensive stage facilities are designed for grand opera, allowing singers, orchestra, chorus, and production elements to share the performance.

For a production like Samson Et Dalila, seating closer to the center of the auditorium can offer a balanced view of the stage and a clear perspective on the full production. Seats farther back can still provide a broad view of the staging, though individual performers may appear more distant. Exact sightlines vary by seat, so review the available seating map and listing details before choosing.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the Lincoln Center area, but prices, operating hours, and availability can vary by garage and event. Allow extra time for arrival, particularly for an evening performance, and confirm current terms directly with the selected parking provider.