Rush tickets are sold on the day of the performance as soon as the box office opens, unless otherwise specified. Seat location varies with different shows. For more popular shows, anticipate a wait. Here are the rush and inexpensive ticket policies of various classical arts venues.
All Student Rush ticket purchases require a valid and current student ID.
Note: Policies are subject to change without notice. Please email [email protected] regarding any information that is no longer accurate, or if you wish to have your show listed.
Classic Arts Venues and Organizations
American Ballet Theater
Fall Season:
Address: David H. Koch Theatre - 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023
Summer Season:
Address: Metropolitan Opera House - 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023
Student Rush
Price: $20-30
How: Available on the day of the show at the box office at 12pm for evening performances and 10am for matinees.
Where: At the performance venue Box Office
Time: 12pm for evening performances and 10am for matinees.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability.
General Rush
Price: $35
How: Available on the day of the show at the box office at 12pm for evening performances and 10am for matinees.
Where: At the performance venue Box Office
Time: 12pm for evening performances and 10am for matinees.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability.
$30 Under 30
Price: $30
How: Available in advance for patrons under 30 years old. Sign up for alerts about availability online.
Where: Online
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability.
Summer Season Digital Rush
Price: $35
How: Available online during the spring season at the Met on a first-come, first-served basis after registering in advance.
Where: metopera.org
Time: Monday through Friday at noon, for matinees four (4) hours before curtain, and for Saturday evenings at 2pm.
Payment Method: Credit card
Tickets per Person: 2 tickets
Special Policies: May not be available for all performances. Customers are only allowed to purchase up to two tickets to one performance every seven days.
Bargemusic
Address: 1 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Student Tickets
Price: $20
How: Discounted student tickets available for purchase online or in person.
Where: Bargemusic box office or website
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: 1 ticket
Senior Tickets
Price: $30
How: Discounted senior tickets available for purchase online or in person.
Where: Bargemusic box office or website
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: 1 ticket
Admission Free Concerts
Price: Free
How: Select performances offered free of charge, including a Q&A session with the musicians
Payment Method: N/A
Special Policies: See website for current schedule. The program will be announced at the performance. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the performance. There is no reserved seating.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
Address: Peter Jay Sharp Building (Howard Gilman Opera House) - 30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn 11217; Harvey Theater - 651 Fulton St., Brooklyn 11217; BAM Fisher – 321 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn 11217
Student Rush
Price: $11-20
How: Available for full and part-time students 29-years-old and under for any live performance.
Where: BAM box offices. Check BAM's twitter account (@BAM_Brooklyn) on the morning of the desired performance for updates on rush availability.
Time: 90 minutes before the desired performance.
ID: Current student ID or valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. For shows with limited tickets, a standby line will be formed at the discretion of theater management.
Senior Rush
Price: $11-20
How: Available for patrons 65-years-old and over for any live performance
Where: BAM box offices. Check BAM's twitter account (@BAM_Brooklyn) on the morning of the desired performance for updates on rush availability.
Time: 90 minutes before the desired performance.
ID: Valid government-issued ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. For shows with limited tickets, a standby line will be formed at the discretion of theater management.
Veteran Rush
Price: $11-20
How: Available for US service members for any live performance
Where: BAM box offices. Check BAM's twitter account (@BAM_Brooklyn) on the morning of the desired performance for updates on rush availability.
Time: 90 minutes before the desired performance.
ID: Valid veteran/military ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit
Tickets per Person: Limit 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability. For shows with limited tickets, a standby line will be formed at the discretion of theater management.
Carnegie Hall
Address: 881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Public Rush
Price: $10
How: When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Box Office
Time: Available when the box office opens on the day of the concert. 11am Mon-Sat, 12pm Sun.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: There is always a limited amount available for each concert, even if the show is sold out. The Box Office is open beginning at 11 AM Monday- Saturday and 12 PM Sunday.
Student Insider/ Hope and Robert F. Smith Chairman Student Seats
Price: $10
How: After verifying student status, students are eligible to purchase $10 tickets online or over the phone or at the box office for the Hope and Robert F. Smith Chairman Student Seats
Where: Online, over the phone (212-247-7800) or at the box office
Time: Select performances available in advance, Hope and Robert F. Smith Student Seats available day of the performance
ID: Student ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Student Insiders my purchase $10 by signing in and using the code STU29600, and can mention the code on the phone or in person at the box office. Student tickets are not available for gala performances or Weill Music Hall events.
Group Discount
Price: 25% off the full price ticket
How: Group of 15 or over. When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Online or at the Box Office
Time: Always available
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Special Policies: Only complimentary ticket is given for every 25 tickets purchased
Military Discount
Price: 30% off
How: Veterans and active-duty members of the US Military as well as first responders save 30% on all Carnegie Hall presentations.
Where: Box Office
Time: When the Box Office is open.
ID: DD Form 214 or a valid military, veteran or NYPD ID
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Offer not valid for gala performances or Weill Music institute event.
Bank of America Cardholder Discount
Price: 10% off
How: Bank of America card holders get a 10% discount to all Carnegie Hall presents concerts during the 2021/22 season when using a Bank of America card and promotional code BAC36150 to purchase tickets.
Where: Online or at the Box Office
Payment Method: Credit card
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Must have a Bank of America card. Use code BAC36150 when purchasing online. Offer not valid for fundraising galas, tickets regularly priced at or below $20, group sales tickets, subscription exchange tickets or previously purchased tickets. Subject to availability.
Partial View Seating
Price: 50% off
How: When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Online or at the Box Office.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Special Policies: Excludes Family Concerts and Galas. seats may also have restricted legroom.
Notables Membership
Price: $20 minimum per year membership, then $20 tickets to select performances
How: Membership for patrons 40 Years old or younger. See website for details.
Where: Online or at the Box Office or through CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800
Time: Available for each month's concerts beginning on the first day of that month at 11am Monday- Saturday and Noon Sunday.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: 1
Special Policies: Must be 40 years old or younger on the date of your donation and must provide a valid photo ID with proof of age within 10 business days. Excludes galas and Weill Music Institute events. Seat locations will vary by concert and program is based on open-seat inventory and some concerts may sell out at full price before concert month begins.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Address: Alice Tully Hall- 1941 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023
$20 Advance Student Discount Tickets
Price: $20
How: Full-time students aged 40 and under can join the CMS 40 & Under program for to two $20 tickets in advance to most Alice Tully Hall performances. See website for details.
Where: Online
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 2
Student Rush
Price: $10
How: Available one hour prior to the performance.
Where: Alice Tully Hall Box Office
Time: One hour prior to performance
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: Subject to availability.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Address: Broadway and 60th Street, Ground Floor. New York, NY 10023
Student Tickets
Price: Varies by performance
How: Discounted student tickets available through select performance through online registration
Where: https://jazz.org/concerts-events/discount-programs/
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 1
Special Policies: After submitting a registration form online, students must submit a copy of their valid student ID to [email protected], including expected month and year of graduation. Student rates vary by performance and will be listed on the specific event page. Student ID required to be shown upon arrival at the reservation desk.
Hot Seats
Price: $10
How: $10 tickets for select Rose Theater and The Appel Room performances, are released for sale on the Wednesday prior to the performance. All Hot Seats are available for purchase in person only at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office.
Where: Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office.
Time: The Wednesday prior to the performance.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 2
Kaufman Music Center
Address: 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023
Price: Varies by performance
How: Kaufman center offers seniors 62+ ticket discounts for many concerts
Where: Kaufman Center box office, kaufmanmusiccenter.org, or at 212-501-3330
Payment Method: Cash, check or credit card
Tickets per Person: 1 ticket
ID: Valid ID
Special Policies: May not be available for all performance and prices vary.
Student Discounts
Price: Varies by performance
How: Students receive discounts to select concerts
Where: Kaufman Center box office, kaufmanmusiccenter.org, or at 212-501-3330
Payment Method: Cash, check or credit card
Tickets per Person: 1 ticket
ID: Valid student ID
Special Policies: See website for available performances and prices
Lincoln Center
Address: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
TKTS @ Zucker Box Office
Price: 25%–50% off
How: When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Zucker Box Office @ David Rubenstein Atrium
Time: Monday–Saturday noon to 7:00 pm and Sunday noon to 5:00 pm
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Tickets per Person: 4 tickets
Special Policies: Available the week of the performance. Discounts vary by performance.
The Metropolitan Opera
Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Digital Rush
Price: $25
How: Available online on a first-come, first served basis.
Where: metopera.org
Time: Monday through Friday at noon, for matinees four (4) hours before curtain, and for Saturday evenings at 2pm.
Payment Method: Credit card
Tickets per Person: 2 tickets
Special Policies: Not available for the New Year's Eve gala and may not be available for all performances. Customers are ineligible to purchase rush tickets for a period of seven days from the last date they purchased tickets through the promotion
Digital Lottery
Price: $25
How: Available through the Met Opera app.
Where: metopera.org
Time: Lottery opens two weeks before performance, and closes at 9:45AM the day prior to the performance. The first drawing takes place at 10AM ET, and winners will be notified shortly thereafter. If you were successful in the lottery, you must accept and purchase your tickets via the app within 90 minutes from the time you are notified of your successful entry. There will be a second drawing around 1:30PM ET for any unclaimed tickets from the initial drawing. Winners of the second drawing will have 90 minutes to purchase tickets from the time they are notified of the successful entry. Digital tickets will be delivered within the app approximately two hours prior to curtain.
Payment Method: Credit card
Tickets per Person: 2 tickets
Standing Room
Price: Varies by performance.
How: Available online on a first-come, first served basis, when the performance is sold out.
Where: metopera.org
Time: Available on the day of the performance starting at 10AM ET.
Payment Method: Credit card
Met Opera Students Program
Price: $37.50
How: Available to full time undergraduate and graduate students through online registration. See website for details.
Where: Online at the Met website, by phone (212-362-6000) or at the box office.
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or Credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 4 tickets per performance
Special Policies: Performance offerings change frequently and purchases are subject to ticket availability. Must submit a valid undergraduate or graduate student ID to be validated for the program. Proof of full-time enrollment in a degree program may be requested.
Fridays Under 40 Program
Price: $60-100
How: Available to patrons aged 40 and under through online registration, see website for details.
Where: Online at the Met website, by phone (212-362-6000) or at the box office.
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or Credit card
ID: Valid ID
Tickets per Person: 2
Special Policies: See website for applicable performances. Tickets purchased online or by phone can be picked up at the Box Office beginning 24 hours prior to the performance. Box Office staff reserves the right to ask for age verification. Dates are subject to availability.
Score-Desk Seats
Price: $23
How: Score-Desk Seats are located in the Family Circle Boxes of the Metropolitan Opera House. They offer no view of the stage, but are equipped with a desk and reading light, enabling study of an opera's score during the performance
Where: Online, in person at the Met Opera box office, or phone by calling Customer Care at 212.362.6000
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Cash or Credit card
ID: Valid Student ID for student rate (see Special Policies)
Tickets per Person: 1
Special Policies: Score desk seats cost $15 for the general public, $12 for guild members and $10 for students. prices may vary for Gala performances. Piano vocal scores are available for rental. To inquire about renting a score, please call 212-769-7028 (10 AM - 4 PM Monday-Friday).
New York City Ballet
Address: David H. Koch Theater - 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
$30 for 30
Price: $30
How: New York City Ballet offers $30 day of tickets to patrons between the ages of 13 and 30 to select repertory performances
Where: David H. Koch Theater Box Office or online
Time: Available starting every Tuesday at noon for that week's performances.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid ID
Tickets per Person: 2 tickets
Special Policies: May not be available for every performance and not available for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Availability posted online each Monday during performance weeks for that week's performance only. Seat locations determined at the discretion of the box office. See website for availability.
New York City Center
Address: 131 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Fall for Dance Festival
Price: $15
How: All tickets $15
Where: New York City Center Box Office or online
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Special Policies: See website for dates and schedule.
The New York Philharmonic
Address: 10 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
My Phil
Price: $35 per concert
How: Discounted subscription program for patrons 35 and under.
Where: Available through online subscription. See website for details.
Time: N/A
Payment Method: Credit Card online
ID: Valid ID
Tickets per Person: 8 tickets per concert
Special Policies: Valid for a series of three or more concerts. There is a $3.50 per ticket facility fee and an $10 transaction fee for all orders. a $7.50 per ticket service fee is applied to additional single tickets. Minimum age of 17.
Student Rush
Price: $25
How: When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: Online or at the David Geffen Hall Box Office
Time: Monday through Friday at noon, for matinees four (4) hours before curtain, and for Saturday evenings at noon.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: Valid Student ID
Tickets per Person: 2 tickets
Special Policies: Use the code RUSH for online purchases. Not available for Orchestra 1, First Tier Center, First Tier Front Boxes, Second Tier Rear Box, and Third Tier Box sections. Student rush tickets for select concerts may be available for purchase up to 10 days in advance. see website for details.
Same Day Rush
Price: $22
How: When available, accessible on a first-come, first-served basis when performances are not sold out.
Where: At the David Geffen Hall Welcome Center
Time: On the day of the performance, up to one hour before curtain.
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
ID: N/A
Tickets per Person: 2 tickets
Special Policies: See website for rush availability on the day of the performance.
Symphony Space
Address: 2537 Broadway at 95th St., New York, NY 10025
Group Discount
Price: Varies by performance
How: Discounts for groups of 15 people or more are available for certain performances.
Where: Online or at the Box Office
Time: Always available
Payment Method: Cash or credit card
Special Policies: Seats for group sales will not be reserved until payment is received. The Box Office will not mail tickets purchased at a group rate and group members can not pick up their tickets individually. The group contact person must pick up the tickets at the Symphony Space box office.
