Rigoletto Tickets

Rigoletto Opera Tickets

Buy Rigoletto tickets to one of Giuseppe Verdi's works brought to life on stage. Written in 1851, Verdi collaborated with librettist Francesco Maria Piave to adapt Victor Hugo’s play Le Roi s'amuse. After navigating challenges with censorship due to its provocative themes, Rigoletto premiered on March 11, 1851, at Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Italy, to widespread acclaim. Its innovative character-driven storytelling and Verdi’s masterful score, featuring arias like “La donna è mobile” and the famous Act III quartet “Bella figlia dell’amore,” quickly secured its place as a masterpiece.

The story revolves around the court jester Rigoletto, his daughter Gilda, and the Duke of Mantua, whose reckless seduction leads to tragic consequences. The opera's gripping plot, underscored by Monterone’s fateful curse, has inspired various adaptations beyond the opera house. These include films, ballets, and even modernized musical interpretations. Buy Rigoletto tickets to see this captivating opera live.

The opera is performed frequently worldwide, with notable productions in renowned venues like the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and La Scala. Performances over the years have included legendary tenors such as Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo in the Duke’s role, alongside revered baritones like Leonard Warren and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Rigoletto. Contemporary stagings continue to draw opera enthusiasts, with innovative takes ensuring the opera remains relevant and captivating.

How much are Rigoletto tickets?

Rigoletto ticket prices vary based on the city, venue capacity and seat location. Rigoletto tickets in a venue like Andrew Jackson Hall in Nashville, TN, can start in the range of $66 and go up to around $129. In certain venues, like the Metropolitan Opera, more economical “rush” tickets, starting at approximately $25, may be available for select performances.

Premium seats in the center orchestra section of the theatre can cost as much as $1181.25. While many performances have cheap Rigoletto tickets listed for $45.79 for seats in the back of the theatre. On average, you can expect to pay around $392.54 for your tickets to this opera.

Rigoletto 2024 Performance Dates

Rigoletto is a famous opera that regularly tours throughout the country and around the world. Other companies that have mounted productions of Rigoletto include the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Seattle Opera and The Metropolitan Opera.

The 2024 production of Rigoletto has 6 performances remaining on its show schedule. Rigoletto's next performance is scheduled for January 6th, 2025 at 7:00pm. Watch this stunning performance for yourself at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY. There are 932 Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto tickets available for this performance with ticket prices from $45.79 - $1181.25.

When do Rigoletto tickets go on sale?

Rigoletto tickets go on sale several months before a tour begins. Verdi fans can purchase seats, with no presale codes needed, by using TicketSmarter's marketplace.

Rigoletto Seating Chart

Andrew Jackson Hall in Nashville, TN, is a proscenium theatre with a capacity of 2,472. The venue has continental seating, meaning the aisles do not go down the center of the sections. Rigoletto ticket buyers can make selections from orchestra, tier, left and right loges and balcony. At Lyric Opera Chicago, starting with the 2021 season, opera patrons will be able to choose from the balcony, main floor and box seating.

Use the TicketSmarter interactive seating chart to choose the ideal seats so you can hear Verdi’s famous quartet from Act III with the best view of the stage.

Rigoletto will make its final curtain call on January 24th, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. This last production Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto will be held at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY. There are 870 seats listed for this performance, with prices ranging from $49.46 - $1181.25. Secure your spot in the audience by ordering your Rigoletto tickets today with TicketSmarter.