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Seattle Opera.

Rush Ticket Programs

We expect to have rush availability for all performances of Jubilee.
Rush tickets are available on the day of the performance up until 30 minutes before curtain time.
For the latest updates, please call Audience Services at 206.389.7676.

Our Rush program makes day-of tickets available for sale at a significant discount. In the interest of making opera accessible for all, Seattle Opera has expanded this program to meet the changing needs of our community and create an equitable experience for opera-goers of all means. Rush is now available for seniors, students, non-profit employees, educators, first responders, and more. To see if you qualify, please read below, or contact Audience Services at 206.389.7676, available Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, or by email at tickets@seattleopera.org.

Senior Rush: $45 day-of, limit 2 per senior

  • Seniors age 65+

Community Rush: $35 day-of, limit 2 per eligible patron 

  • Arts industry professionals
  • Non-profit employees serving the region in cultural attractions, environmental endeavors, community service, or other philanthropic work. 
  • Police, fire-fighters, EMTs, military & other civil servants
  • Patrons with income-based necessity
  • Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Level Educators

Student Rush: $25 day-of, limit 1 per student

  • Full or part-time students who are working towards a degree or certificate at an accredited university or college.

Rush Sign Up

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if tickets will be available?

When availability and inventory allow, a limited number of rush tickets will be made available at the discretion of management. Bookmark this page and check back approximately 24 hours in advance of the desired performance. We’ll update this page with the latest availability.

How do I purchase rush tickets?

Rush tickets are sold in person only at either McCaw Hall or the Opera Center.  When available, rush tickets will be sold from the time Audience Services opens until 30 minutes before the performance. If you have an ADA seating need, please inform the representative and all reasonable accommodations will be made. Rush is not available in the Dress Circle. Due to the high demand of rush tickets, we are unable to allow rush ticket buyers to select their own seat(s).

Purchase hours and locations:

  • At the Opera Center: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Saturdays from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM.
  • At the McCaw Hall Box Office: Available on performance days beginning 90 minutes prior to the performance start time (6:00 PM for evening performances that begin at 7:30 PM, and 12:30 PM for Sunday matinees that begin at 2:00 PM).
  • Rush tickets are available until 30 minutes before curtain time. Please make every attempt to arrive before 30 minutes before the show starts to purchase rush. If you arrive within the last 30 minutes and the box office is particularly busy, we may ask you to step to the side while we help other customers with will call and ticket reprints.

What ID do I need?

Each eligible patron must be present with valid ID and/or qualifying documents as outlined above. Acceptable forms of verification include work ID, union card, recent pay stub, valid ORCA LIFT cards, Apple Health cards, EBT cards, a current Employment security paystub, military ID, business card, school ID etc. Prices are subject to change without notice. Management reserves the right to verify any ID/verification documents, and refuse tickets to patrons who are not believed to meet requirements or appear to be abusing the program eligibility outlined above.

How do I sign up?

To expedite your experience at the box office, please submit this form in its entirety for each eligible person. After submitting the form to the box office, each eligible persons will receive a membership card via email (usually in 2-3 business days) to use to purchase future rush tickets. You do not need to fill out the online form in advance of the performance, it will just make your experience faster. Please be aware, whether you complete the form or not, verification is required at the time of ticket purchase at the box office.

Rush Sign up Form

Rush availability for each mainstage opera will be posted approximately two days before each performance and will be updated whenever a change occurs.
Rush is not offered for concerts, special events, youth performances, and chamber operas.