Houston Grand Opera's Under 40 Fridays

About this event

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the expansion of its popular Under 40 Friday program, giving guests under 40 years of age the opportunity to access select Orchestra-level seats at a showing of every opera in the 2026-27 season for just $40. Tickets on offer through this program, which often sell out before productions open, are available starting today at HGO.org, subject to age verification.

In addition to excellent affordable tickets, Under 40 Friday attendees will enjoy a complimentary drink, access to a private lounge, and production-themed photo opportunities. This fall's Under 40 Friday performance of Faust offers an extra reason to celebrate: taking place on Friday the 13th, HGO’s first-ever Masquerade Night at the Opera invites all guests to come in costume and enjoy themed entertainment, specialty cocktails, and more.

Launched in the 2024-25 season, HGO's Under 40 Friday program quickly proved a success, offering discounted tickets for younger audiences to three performances. In 2025-26, tickets sold through the program increased by 143%, with every available seat selling out. Building on that momentum, HGO is expanding Under 40 Friday to include one showing of each opera in the 2026-27 season.