Summer HD Festival Features Thrilling Opera

Treat yourself to ten thrilling performances from the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions during the 14th free Summer HD Festival, which will run from August 25 to September 4. The free festival will also feature a special screening of the fan-favorite Moonstruck, co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center, at the official kick-off event. You will have the opportunity to see operatic performances from the last five years, including Luigi Cherubini’s Medea, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, and Grammy Award–winning jazz composer Terence Blanchard’s knockout first opera Champion. Click here to see the full lineup and learn more about the festival.

There will be seats for more than 2,500 attendees in front of the opera house each night, as well as standing room around Lincoln Center Plaza. That is plenty of room for you and all your friends, but seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan accordingly. No advance tickets are required. 

While you are in the area, why not dine at one of our fabulous eateries before the showing starts? Check out our Neighborhood Guide to explore the dining options in Lincoln Square. 

Photo Credit: The Metropolitan Opera