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Thrust and parry at a Met Opera sword-fighting workshop
Slip behind the curtain to learn authentic stage combat in a private class led by the Met's fight director
More...The Experience
Star in the role of swashbuckler for a day courtesy of a private sword-fighting workshop at the Met Opera. This once-in-a-lifetime experience begins with a backstage tour exploring the hidden corridors and rarely seen production spaces where grand performances come to life. Following the tour, you'll join the Met Opera's professional fight director to practice the fine art of stage combat through a series of fun and carefully choreographed movements that the professionals bring to life during their shows. Keep your guard up as you learn techniques with a flair for the dramatic. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Taking a stab at something completely new.
The highlights
- Explore hidden spaces where artists rehearse during a backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera
- Feel the thrill of the blade in a private sword-fighting class led by the Met's fight director
- Practice authentic stage combat techniques among an intimate group of no more than four students
Details
- The participants understand that this experience involves physical activities that may be hazardous and could result in injury or harm. They voluntarily participate with full knowledge of these risks and assume all responsibility for any injury, death, or property damage
- Please note given this experience requires sudden, fluid movements while operating a stage prop, it is recommended to consult your doctor if you have heart, back or mobility concerns prior to participating
- This Priceless experience is exclusively reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- By clicking "purchase", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
- The Cardholder will ensure any guest is bound, and will abide, by these Terms & Conditions and Terms of Use
- Experience is valid for participants 18 years old and older
- Experience is valid until sold out
- Experience takes place on May 13th, 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
- Experience must be booked at least 48 hours in advance
- Experience is for maximum of 4 people
- Price listed is for 1 package of 2 tickets, but 1 purchaser can take both pairs if they want their own group of 4
- Each cardholder may purchase a maximum of 2 packages (4 tickets)
- Limited quantities are available; experience is provided on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out
- Experience may be purchased by cardholders 18 years and older. Cardholders may purchase experience for guests 18 and over. Cardholder's Guest must be at least 18 years or older.
- Mastercard is not responsible for any costs associated with any cardholder's or cardholder's guest's transportation to or from the venue, or accommodations
- Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, drink with moderation
- Cardholders and their guests will need to sign a waiver to participate in the experience
- Void where prohibited by law. Offer not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, or in any other country where prohibited by applicable law. The team reserves the right to cancel any sale that it, at its sole discretion, determines is made in any such jurisdiction
- By clicking "Add to cart", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
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