You do not need a ticket to London or New York to see a Metropolitan Opera performance. The Met’s Live in HD programme shows its productions in cinemas, and the 2026-27 season is listed as of October 2026. Look for the season at your nearest cinema, then book the screening that suits you.
What the season includes
The Met says its 2026-27 Live in HD season has eight live transmissions and three popular encore screenings. It also marks twenty years of the Met’s cinema broadcasts with a special presentation. The Met’s homepage confirms this, but it does not list every title or date, so use it as a starting point rather than a full timetable.
What a UK listing looks like
Individual cinemas choose which broadcasts to show, and their dates vary. Phoenix , an independent arts cinema in Leicester, lists the following Met screenings for the 2026-27 season:
| Date | Opera | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 October 2026 | Macbeth (12A) | 6pm |
| Sat 5 December 2026 | Samson et Dalila | 5pm |
| Sat 23 January 2027 | La fanciulla del West | 6pm |
| Sat 20 March 2027 | Silent Night | 5pm |
| Sat 3 April 2027 | Manon | 5pm |
| Sat 5 June 2027 | Parsifal | 5pm |
Phoenix also lists a season opener on 19 September, a celebration of twenty years of Met cinema broadcasts. Its page does not give a year for that event, and it does not show prices. Ratings for several titles are still listed as “to be confirmed.”
This table covers one cinema, not the whole country. Use it to see how a UK venue presents the season, then check the listings for your own area.
How to find a screening near you
- Search the Met’s season page, then search for “Met Opera” with your town or postcode.
- Check the start time. Some Met screenings in this list begin at 5pm and others at 6pm, so plan your travel around that.
- Read the rating. Phoenix lists Macbeth as 12A, and several other titles have a rating still to be confirmed.
- Compare prices. The Phoenix page links to a general ticket price section rather than listing prices for each screening, so you will need to check your cinema directly.
- Book in advance for popular titles and for Saturday evenings.
Key points
- The Met’s 2026-27 Live in HD season has eight live transmissions and three encores, according to the Met.
- Cinema listings vary by venue. Phoenix in Leicester shows six Met titles from October 2026 to June 2027.
- Check start times, ratings and prices at your own cinema before you travel.
- Book early for popular operas and weekend evenings.
Frequently asked questions
What is Live in HD? It is the Met’s programme of broadcasting its productions to cinemas around the world. The Met marks twenty years of these screenings in 2026-27.
Is it the same as watching the opera in the theatre? It is a different experience from a live performance in the house. A cinema screening is a way to see a Met production without travelling to New York or London.
How do I know which screenings are coming to my area? Search the Met’s season page, then look at the listings of your local cinemas. Listings vary by venue, so check more than one if you have options.
Are encores different from live screenings? The Met describes three popular encore screenings in its 2026-27 season. Check your cinema’s listing to see whether a given date is a live transmission or an encore.
Where can I find prices? Prices vary by cinema, so check the ticket page of the venue you plan to visit.