Subscriptions & Discounts - Curtis Institute of Music

Subscriptions & Discounts - Curtis Institute of Music
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Investing in a subscription at Curtis Institute of Music means investing in future stars of the world stage. Our alumni have performed with elite ensembles and graced many of the most revered music halls; as a subscriber, you’ll be a part of their musical journey.
We have two options to subscribe:
Choose Your Own
and
Season Pass
As a proud member of the Philadelphia arts community,
we also offer a number of unique opportunities for other local arts organizations to enjoy classical music at a reduced cost.
Pre-sale Available Now
Subscribe to the 2026–27 season and get the best seats at the best prices.
Choose Your Own
Season Pass
Phone
(215) 893-7902
E-mail
tickets@curtis.edu
Hours
: Mon–Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The
Choose Your Own
subscription option provides the ultimate flexibility to select whichever events you’d like to attend. Choose
at least two
performances from our extraordinary slate of concerts and opera productions and you’ll enjoy access to full subscriber benefits including discounted tickets, concierge service, special subscriber-only events, and more. Subscriptions start as low as
$36
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Enjoy access to all performances in Curtis’ 2026–2027 season with a
Season Pass
. This subscription option allows holders to attend as many performances as they like for
$179
. Each pass gives you access to one (1) best-available ticket to every season performance. This subscription type is only available through August 2026.
This season, choose between two Season Pass options:
Choose Events Now
Select performances at purchase for priority seating—no further action needed. Choose only one performance date per opera as multiple selections may cause processing delays.
Choose Events Later
Select your performances later via our Performance Selection Form. You must submit the form by August 1. Seating begins after selections are received.
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Subscribe to a season of performances at Curtis and you’ll enjoy access to a number of exciting benefits including
the best ticket prices
first access to tickets for all ticketed events,
and
personalized concierge service from Curtis Patron Services
Student Tickets
All K-12 and university students can reserve
$9 tickets
to Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts for the 2026–27 season.
Box Office
Student tickets can be purchased with a valid student ID at the Ensemble Arts Philly Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. The box office is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week, and also opens 90 minutes before each concert.
Online and Phone
For instructions on purchasing tickets online or by phone, students should contact Curtis Patron Services at
tickets@curtis.edu
or 215-893-7902. A valid student ID will be required when picking up tickets.
Group Sales
For group sales we offer significant discounts off regular ticket prices, and we will work with your group to ensure your seating preferences are accommodated.
To learn more about group sale deals, call Curtis Patron Services at (215) 893-7902 or email
tickets@curtis.edu
Community Partners
Curtis partners with the following organizations to offer complimentary tickets to their students and staff for select Curtis performances.
Settlement Music School
PMAY Artists’ Initiative
PYO Music Institute
Philadelphia Sinfonia
Play on Philly
Project 440
Girard Academic Music Program
The Rock School
The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts
For assistance reserving these tickets, contact Curtis Patron Services at (215) 893-7902 or at
tickets@curtis.edu
Discount Programs
Curtis also offers discounts on tickets for the following groups:
Penn Medicine Symphony Orchestra
Center City Residents’ Association
To access these special offers, members of these organizations should refer to their employee and member benefits.
What is the discount for Choose Your Own subscription tickets?
A benefit of the Choose Your Own subscription is a 25% discount off of our single ticket prices. For venues with reserved seating, our seating is categorized by price zones. Choose Your Own subscription ticket pricing is as follows:
Zone 1 is Purple
Tickets are $40.50 for Curtis Symphony Orchestra and $48 for Curtis Opera Theatre
Zone 2 is Blue
Tickets $29.25 for Curtis Symphony Orchestra and $33 for Curtis Opera Theatre
Zone 3 is Gold
Tickets are $18 for both Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Curtis Opera Theatre
For concerts with general admission seating, such as performances in Gould Rehearsal Hall or Field Concert Hall, tickets are $18.
Where can I find information about your venues?
You can read more about each of our venues on our
Patron Services
page.
How do I select my performances for the Season Pass?
This season, there are two different options for selecting the performances you’d like to attend with your Season Pass.
Those who select the Choose Events Now package will receive priority seating, and no further action will be required. Please note: you must select only one date for each opera production. Those who select more than one date for an opera production will be contacted to resolve their selections, which may cause a delay.
Those who select Choose Events Later to select their performances at a later date will receive a Performance Selection Form via email from our Curtis Patron Services team to confirm their selected performances. This form must be completed no later than August 1. Once performances are selected, we will begin seating you for the performances you have chosen.
How does the Choose Your Own subscription work?
Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive an e-mail confirming your subscription order and our team will print and package your performance tickets. You will receive a secondary email once your order ships.
Can I donate tickets back for a credit?
No. Unused subscription tickets can only be released back into the general inventory and are not eligible for a donation. However, we do offer comparable exchanges between events and, if Curtis cancels a performance, Choose Your Own subscribers will receive a full refund.
When will I receive my subscription tickets?
We offer two delivery methods for subscriptions:
Standard Mail
or
Will Call
Subscribers who choose “Will Call” as their delivery method can choose either to pick up all their tickets at their first event of the season or to have their tickets held at the Patron Services table for pickup at each event throughout the season. You will be able to select your preference at checkout.
Subscribers who select Standard Mail as their delivery method will have their tickets shipped on a rolling basis beginning in June. All subscribers will be notified by email when their order ships or is ready for pick up.
Am I able to make changes to my subscription?
Yes. One of the benefits of being a Curtis subscriber includes free ticket exchanges and reprints at any time. We understand plans change and will do our best to accommodate date selections, seating changes, and, if possible, event exchanges. All exchanges are subject to best available seating at the time of the exchange.
In order to request an exchange for a subscription ticket, email
tickets@curtis.edu
or call Curtis Patron Services at
(215) 893-7902.
Other Questions
For additional questions, email Curtis Patron Services at
tickets@curtis.edu
or reach us by phone at
(215) 893-7902
. We are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center
300 S Broad Street
View seating chart
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
300 S Broad Street
View seating chart
Mainstage Theater, Philadelphia Film Center
1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
View seating chart
Field Concert Hall
1726 Locust Street
Seating for alumni, student, family, and faculty recitals is general admission with advance registration. Doors usually open approximately 30 minutes before the performance, and then you may sit wherever you wish. Field Concert Hall holds 220 seats, and there are no bad seats in the house. When a piano is featured, the best seats are generally considered just left of center, towards the front, so you can see the piano keyboard.
Gould Rehearsal Hall
1616 Locust Street
Gould Rehearsal Hall is located on the second floor of Lenfest Hall at 1616 Locust Street. To access the building, ring the doorbell and you will be prompted to either head up the stairs or to the elevator toward the Hall.
Seating for all events in Gould is general admission with advance registration. Doors usually open approximately 30 minutes before the performance, and then you may sit wherever you wish. Gould holds approximately 165 seats and due to the intimate nature of the space, all seats are of equal quality.
Black Box Theater
1726 Locust Street
This black-box space holds approximately 110 seats and is configured differently for each performance. The Black Box Theater is wheelchair-accessible, however there is a wheel-chair lift and an elevator, and some travel down the hallways of our third floor. Advanced arrival time for those with accessibility needs is recommended to ensure a timely arrival before the performance.
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