The Met Philadelphia Seating Chart
The Met Philadelphia, officially The Met Presented by Highmark, is a concert hall at 858 N Broad Street in Philadelphia. Oscar Hammerstein I built it as the Philadelphia Opera House, and it opened on November 17, 1908 with Carmen. After a $56 million renovation it reopened on December 3, 2018 with Bob Dylan. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972, calls itself Philadelphia's largest non-arena facility, and has about 3,400 seats.
Quick answer
The Met Philadelphia has about 3,400 seats, and the Inquirer reported in 2018 that general admission shows can reach 4,000 with floor seats removed. The venue lists private events of up to 3,800, and Live Nation gives 3,200 for a seated theater setup.
- Seats are in the Front and Rear Orchestra, Grande Salle boxes, Loge and Mezzanine.
- The elevator doesn't reach the Loge level.
- Girard and Fairmount stations on the Broad Street Line are both nearby.
- For private events, the theater seats 480 at a banquet.
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Sections at The Met Philadelphia
The Met Philadelphia has a two-part orchestra floor and three raised tiers: the Grande Salle boxes, the Loge and the Mezzanine. The section names below are read from the seat map the venue posts on its own site.
- Front Orchestra — the floor nearest the stage, seated or standing by show
- Rear Orchestra — the back half of the main floor
- Grande Salle — box seating above the orchestra
- Loge — the level above the boxes
- Mezzanine — the tier behind and above the Loge
Best seats at The Met Philadelphia
We found no official best-seat guide. On the seat map, the orchestra is split into front and rear sections, with the Grande Salle boxes, the Loge and the Mezzanine rising above. At some shows, the front of the floor is cleared for standing general admission. The elevator reaches every level except the Loge. Premium tickets add lounge access in the Citi Grand Salle Lounge, a private bar and in-seat service.
Tips before you go
Girard Station on the Broad Street Line is about two blocks north, and Fairmount Station three blocks south; buses 4 and 16 stop at Broad and Poplar. Lot A is at 855 N Broad Street, with more lots at Parrish and Melon Streets. Bags over 12 by 12 by 6 inches aren't allowed, there's no re-entry, and most events are all ages. At general admission shows you can start lining up at 7 am on show day.
How to read the The Met Philadelphia seating chart
The main floor is split into Front Orchestra and Rear Orchestra. At some shows the front of the floor is cleared for standing general admission.
Above the floor, the Grande Salle holds box seating, the Loge sits above it, and the Mezzanine is behind and above the Loge. The main entrance is on Poplar Street, and premium ticket holders use a private entrance on Broad Street.
The accessible entrance is at the main lobby on Poplar Street. The elevator reaches every level except the Loge, so Loge ticket holders who need the elevator should stop at the box office when they arrive.
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The Met hosts private events for 50 to 3,800 guests. The theater seats 480 at a banquet, the Grand Salle 140 and the lobby holds 300 for a reception.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats are in The Met Philadelphia?
- The Met Philadelphia has about 3,400 seats, and the Inquirer reported in 2018 that general admission shows can reach 4,000 with floor seats removed. The venue lists private events of up to 3,800, and Live Nation gives 3,200 for a seated theater setup.
- What are the best seats at The Met Philadelphia?
- We found no official best-seat guide. On the seat map, the orchestra is split into front and rear sections, with the Grande Salle boxes, the Loge and the Mezzanine rising above. At some shows, the front of the floor is cleared for standing general admission. The elevator reaches every level except the Loge. Premium tickets add lounge access in the Citi Grand Salle Lounge, a private bar and in-seat service.
- What sections does The Met Philadelphia have?
- Main sections include: Front Orchestra — the floor nearest the stage, seated or standing by show; Rear Orchestra — the back half of the main floor; Grande Salle — box seating above the orchestra. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is The Met Philadelphia located?
- The Met Philadelphia is at 858 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Lot A, at 855 N Broad Street, opens an hour before doors, and at select shows a pop-up beer garden opens an hour before doors for ticket holders.
- How do I plan a private event at The Met Philadelphia?
- Call The Met's events team at 215-309-0166 about the theater, the Grand Salle or the lobby. After that, turn the The Met Philadelphia guest list into a printable chart with our free maker.