Carmen Tickets

Carmen Opera Tickets

See one of the most beloved operas of all time with Carmen tickets. Georges Bizet's Carmen has captivated audiences since its debut in 1875 at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. With a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, the opera was based on Prosper Mérimée's novella "Carmen", published in 1845. Set in 1820s Seville, Spain, Carmen tells the tragic story of Don José, a dutiful soldier whose life unravels after he falls in love with Carmen, a fiercely independent and seductive Romani woman. His obsessive love ultimately leads to jealousy, crime, and betrayal, culminating in a dramatic climax.

Despite its popularity today, Carmen received mixed reviews initially, as its bold themes and portrayal of raw human emotions shocked the more conservative 19th-century audience. Bizet’s innovative composition soon proved timeless with its passionate arias, rich orchestration and emotionally driven score. Among the opera’s most famous songs are “Habanera” (“L'amour est un oiseau rebelle”) and the spirited “Toreador Song” (“Votre toast”), both of which are celebrated not only in opera houses but in popular culture. Experience enduring themes of love, freedom and fate when you buy Carmen tickets today.

Carmen has grown in acclaim over the years and is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide. Its success has led to numerous adaptations and revivals, including stage, ballet and film versions. One notable adaptation is the 1954 film Carmen Jones, which was directed by Otto Preminger and featured an all-Black cast, with lyrics adapted by Oscar Hammerstein II. The opera has also inspired contemporary dance productions, including Roland Petit’s celebrated ballet.

How much are Carmen tickets?

Carmen concert ticket prices may vary according to the popularity of the opera chosen and the seating selection. Most opera performance venues have tiered seating choices with orchestra, parterre, balcony, mezzanine, dress circle and family circle sections. Cheaper seating will typically be found in the rear-most section of the venue, these tickets will have prices ranging from $35 to $50.

Discounted opera tickets are not usually offered for matinee performances based on showtime alone. Premium seating choices will be in the orchestra section closest to the stage or the front-of-the-box sections. These seats will usually range from $180 to upwards of $300. Purchase your opera tickets with convenience at TicketSmarter.

The most you'll pay for Carmen tickets is $697.50, but most productions often have cheap Carmen tickets listed for as low as $39.60 a ticket. $152.90 is typically the average price you'll pay to see a performance of Carmen.

Carmen Performance Schedule

Be sure to consult our site for an up-to-date Carmen schedule, as opera concerts may be presented in a variety of ways. Some productions may tour the nation, performing for one night only in select cities, while others will temporarily take root and offer a number of shows over the course of a week or longer. Some of the more popular operas today are Carmen, La Boheme, La Traviata and Don Giovanni. All theatre tickets are listed on the schedule above, so be sure to find the opera you're interested in near you to make your purchase.

Watch a production of this hit opera for yourself because Carmen has 2 performance on its 2025 show schedule. The next production Carmen will perform at the Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center on March 20th, 2025 at 7:30pm. This production is located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Thousand Oaks, CA. Tickets to this performance cost between $63.83 - $472.50. Take advantage of these great prices soon because there are only 1010 Ballet Hispanico - Carmen tickets left.