A scene from Act III of Saint-Saëns's "Samson et Dalila." Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera
Arrive early at 12:30pm for an exclusive, 15-minute preview presented by The Sembrich, featuring our staff and special guests.
Sacred, scandalous, and irresistibly alluring, Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece of French grand opera is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
The Met: Live in HD is the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts. Simulcasts feature the full performance along with backstage interviews and commentary.
Approx. runtime: 3 hours and 54 minutes with 1 intermission
Admission
$162 - Season Subscription
$20 - General Admission
$18 - Seniors & Students
$5 - Children 12 & Under
The Hyde Collection is proud to be the regional provider of the 2026-27 Met Opera Live season. Pre-screening programming is provided in partnership with The Sembrich.