Navigating Carnegie Hall: A Guide to Student and Discounted Tickets

Carnegie Hall, a beacon of musical excellence, offers various avenues for students and young music enthusiasts to experience world-class performances. Understanding the available options and policies ensures a seamless and enriching concert experience. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Carnegie Hall's ticket programs, focusing on student tickets, the Notables program, and general ticketing policies.

Student Ticket Opportunities

Carnegie Hall recognizes the importance of fostering a love for music among students. While specific details on dedicated student ticket programs may vary, it's essential to inquire about potential student discounts when purchasing tickets. Student tickets and Notables tickets (available for selected presentations) are limited to two tickets per household per performance. Persons who exceed these limits may have any or all of their ticket orders cancelled without notice by Carnegie Hall at its discretion. Always have a valid student ID ready as proof of eligibility when purchasing and attending events with student tickets.

The Notables Program: A Membership for Young Music Lovers

For young music aficionados, the Notables program presents an exclusive opportunity to engage with Carnegie Hall. This membership and ticket program is tailored for individuals aged 40 and under on the date of their donation. To become a Notable, you must provide a valid photo ID as proof of age within 10 business days of membership.

Notables Ticket Benefits

Notables members enjoy a significant perk: access to $20 tickets for all Carnegie Hall presentations, excluding galas and Weill Music Institute events. These discounted tickets become available on the first day of each month at 11 AM (noon on Sunday) for that month's concerts.

Important Considerations for Notables Tickets

Seat Locations: Seat locations for Notables tickets vary by concert and on a daily basis. While most sections in all three halls are generally available, inventory is limited per section.
Exclusions: Seats in the Blavatnik Family First Tier and Prime Parquet sections in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage are not eligible for this program.
Combination with Other Offers: Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer, are subject to availability and prior sale, and are not valid on prior purchases. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall-presented events only and may be discontinued at any time.
Program Changes: Programs and artists are subject to change. To confirm a concert, call 212-247-7800.

The Transition from Notables Prelude

The Notables Prelude program was discontinued to ensure that Carnegie Hall’s membership programs remain sustainable and aligned with its mission. To ease this transition, current Prelude members continued to enjoy the $20 discounted ticket benefit for a three-month grace period after their membership ended.

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General Ticketing Policies at Carnegie Hall

Understanding Carnegie Hall's general ticketing policies is crucial for all attendees, regardless of ticket type.

Purchase Channels and Associated Fees

Tickets can be purchased online at carnegiehall.org or by calling 212-247-7800. A non-refundable service charge applies for these purchases: $5 per ticket for tickets valued up to $25 and $11 for tickets valued over $25. Individual tickets purchased in person at the Carnegie Hall Box Office do not incur a service charge. A service charge of $25 per order applies to all group sales.

Box Office Information

To reduce pre-concert lobby congestion, it is recommended to pick up tickets held at the Box Office no later than two hours before the event. The Box Office is open daily (Monday through Saturday, 11 AM-6 PM; Sunday, 12 PM-6 PM).

Mobile Ticketing

Event tickets can now be downloaded directly onto your mobile device. You can use a link to add your tickets to your mobile wallet, which you’ll use to enter Carnegie Hall on the day of your event. Please note that mobile wallet tickets must be downloaded to your device and cannot be printed. When the digital tickets appear, tap “Add” to store them in your mobile wallet. If a mobile wallet is not installed on your device, you will be directed to a webpage where you can complete the process.

Ticket Limits

Please adhere to all published ticket limits. Unless otherwise noted, the limit is eight tickets per household per performance.

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Third-Party Ticket Purchases

Carnegie Hall is not responsible for tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties such as ticket brokers or resale outlets. Tickets purchased from third parties may not be valid and unusable for admittance. We cannot replace lost or stolen third-party tickets. Tickets purchased from third parties may be priced much higher than the ticket’s actual value, and we will be unable to contact holders of such tickets about program changes or cancellations.

Ticket Usage and Restrictions

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are permitted. Artists, programs, dates, and prices are subject to change. Tickets are not redeemable for cash. If a refund is necessary, it may need to be issued by check. Tickets are required for each attendee, including infants. For free events, tickets serve as a confirmation of your reservation, but do not guarantee admission. Call 212-247-7800 for more information or return your tickets to the Box Office. You will receive an acknowledgment of your ticket donation for tax purposes. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; please consult your tax advisor. You may also visit the Box Office to make alternate arrangements. If you received mobile wallet tickets and need them reissued, please contact us.

Security and Etiquette

Carnegie Hall greatly appreciates your cooperation with security measures for the safety of its audience, artists, and employees. Use of phones or other electronic devices during any performance is prohibited. Devices must be silenced during the performance. Photographic, sound, or video recording of any performance, or the possession of any professional-grade device that can be used for such recording without written permission of Carnegie Hall, is strictly prohibited. Carnegie Hall performances may be recorded.

Additional Information

Donating Tickets: When exchanging or donating a ticket, a new ticket is issued in place of the returned ticket, and only the most recently issued ticket for a specific seat location at a given performance is valid for entry.
Electronic Scanning: Electronic scanning of tickets upon entry helps prevent problems that can cause pre-concert delays or long lines in the lobby, and also enables you to retain your entire ticket as a concert souvenir.

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