Duration
4 hrs 50 mins with 2 intervals
Closing Date
Until April 2, 2026
Age limit
Suitable for all ages
Why Watch Tristan und Isolde?
- Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde opera is a landmark of musical drama, redefining how opera explores love, desire, and the pull between life and death.
- Dramatic soprano Lise Davidsen leads the cast as Isolde, opposite Michael Spyres as Tristan, in one of opera’s most demanding vocal pairings.
- This Met premiere staging is directed by Yuval Sharon (Lohengrin, Die Walküre), known for precise, concept-driven Wagner interpretations.
- Now playing at the Metropolitan Opera House, this production marks Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first Met opera. Book your Tristan und Isolde opera tickets now!
Tristan und Isolde opera stands at the center of Richard Wagner’s artistic revolution. Premiered in 1865, the work reshaped harmony, structure, and dramatic pacing, influencing generations of composers. Rather than external action, Wagner builds the opera around psychological and emotional states, using music to express longing that can never be fully resolved. This new Metropolitan Opera production is staged by Yuval Sharon, the first American director invited to stage an opera at Bayreuth. His approach emphasizes ritual, abstraction, and emotional focus rather than literal medieval spectacle. Under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the orchestra sustains Wagner’s vast arcs of tension and release. At its core, Tristan und Isolde opera is not a story of events, but of surrender, to love, to night, and to transformation beyond the physical world.
Storyline
Set in a mythical medieval world, Tristan und Isolde follows the doomed romance between the Cornish knight Tristan and the Irish princess Isolde. Bound by duty yet consumed by passion, their love defies kingdoms and loyalty, leading to heartbreak and transcendence. As their secret is threatened by betrayal and fate, the lovers are forced to make impossible choices. Will love conquer all, or will destiny claim its due?
Show timings
Show timings for Tristan und Isolde may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Lise Davidsen as Isolde, Michael Spyres as Tristan, Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, Tomasz Konieczny as Kurwenal, and Ryan Speedo Green as King Marke.
Composer: Richard Wagner
Director: Yuval Sharon
Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Set design: Es Devlin
Costume design: Clint Ramos
Lighting design: John Torres
Video design: Ruth Hogben
Projection design: Jason H. Thompson
Choreography: Annie-B Parson
Chorus director: Tilman Michael
Age Suitability
This show is suitable for all ages.
Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
Note: Please note that video cameras will be in operation during the March 17 and March 21 performances as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions.
Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show
Metropolitan Opera House
The Metropolitan Opera House, located in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Broadway, is home to the Metropolitan Opera and has been since it opened in 1966. The theatre, designed by Wallace Harrison, is one of the world's largest opera houses with a seating capacity of 3800. The Metropolitan Opera House is renowned for its technologically advanced stage facilities, its excellent acoustics, and the grandeur of its auditorium and front-of-house spaces. Seating Capacity: 3800 Metropolitan Opera House Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Getting There
- Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA
- By metro:
Take the No. 1 train to 66th Street Lincoln Center station
- By train:
The Nearest station to the venue is 66th Street–Lincoln Center (1 train). The venue is just a 3‑minute walk from the station.
- By bus:
Buses M5, M7, M10, M11, M20, M66, M104 and BxM2 stop at the Metropolitan Opera House
- By car:
Patrons can drive or take a taxi to reach the Met.
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Cloak room, Toilets, Souvenir shop, Free parking, Wifi
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Elevator access
Additional Information
- Note: Please note that video cameras will be in operation during the March 17 and March 21 performances as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions.
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from $69.60 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The opera does not have a strict age limit. It is suitable for all ages.
The opera is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
It explores forbidden love, desire, and transcendence through two characters drawn toward release beyond the limits of ordinary life.
The running time is 4 hours and 50 minutes with 2 intermissions.
No. It is sung in German, with projected titles available in English, German, and Spanish.
It can be challenging, but many newcomers find it powerful due to its emotional intensity and immersive music.
It is Isolde’s final aria, where love and death merge in one of opera’s most famous conclusions.
No. The staging is modern and abstract, focusing on emotional states rather than medieval realism.
