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Opera in New York City in December 2026: what’s on?

13 events from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026. Highlights: The Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Artist Recital Series (Kaufman Music Center / Merkin Hall, Wednesday, December 9), ALLEGRA & THE CELLO, IN MOVEMENTS, A New Opera (La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, Thursday, December 10), Handel’s Messiah (New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall, Saturday, December 12). Free: 2. Busiest venues: Manhattan School of Music, New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall, Madison Square Garden.

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Questions and answers

Opera in New York City in December 2026: how many events?
13 events from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Opera in New York City in December 2026: what are the highlights?
Highlights: The Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Artist Recital Series (Kaufman Music Center / Merkin Hall, Wednesday, December 9), ALLEGRA & THE CELLO, IN MOVEMENTS, A New Opera (La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, Thursday, December 10), Handel’s Messiah (New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall, Saturday, December 12).
Opera in New York City in December 2026: which venues?
Busiest venues: Manhattan School of Music (4), New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall (4), Madison Square Garden (2).
Opera in New York City in December 2026: is anything free?
Yes. Free: 2, including Undergraduate Opera Theatre Opera Scenes: Side by Side, Undergraduate Opera Theatre Opera Scenes: Side by Side.
Opera in New York City in December 2026: which day has the most?
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with 3 events.

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