# Metropolitan Opera cinema broadcast anniversary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metropolitan-opera-cinema-broadcast-anniversary
> Updated: 2026-09-16T17:01:25.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Metropolitan Opera is marking the 20th anniversary of its Live HD cinema broadcast series, an initiative that has reached audiences in over 70 countries and sold more than 33 million tickets since its 2006 debut.

The anniversary celebrations are set to begin on September 19 with a special presentation titled ‘Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas.’ Moderated by soprano Renée Fleming, the program will feature a compilation of highlights and arias from nearly 200 broadcasts, including works such as Carmen, La Traviata, and Tosca. 

For the 2026-2027 season, the program continues its global expansion, with partners like Cine Colombia in Colombia scheduled to host eight live transmissions from New York alongside the anniversary titles.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Metropolitan Opera celebrates 20 years of cinema broadcasts

The Metropolitan Opera celebrates 20 years of its Live HD cinema program with special anniversary broadcasts and upcoming live productions in theaters, including screenings in Colombia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolitan-opera-celebrates-20-years-of-cinema-broadcasts

### 2026-08-18: Metropolitan Opera celebrates 20 years of live cinema broadcasts

The Metropolitan Opera marks 20 years of its live cinema broadcast series with a birthday gala on September 19, featuring highlights from nearly 200 performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolitan-opera-celebrates-20-years-of-live-cinema-broadcasts

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