My Muse & Me

More opera & ballet (for less)

We are Dutch National Opera & Ballet’s youth label! Are you between the ages of 16 and 35 and, like us, interested in singing, dancing, music, (digital) art, literature, or fashion? Or perhaps all of these? You’ve come to the right place!

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Changes to My Muse & Me membership

As of 1 September 2025, some important changes will be made to the My Muse & Me membership. From next season onwards, you’ll be able to attend even more opera and ballet performances at a discounted rate!

Changes to My Muse & Me membership

Here’s a brief overview of what your membership will look like from 1 September:

  • From next season, you can book tickets with an age-based discount for all Main Stage performances from Monday to Thursday (instead of just one selected My Muse & Me performance per production)
  • Each production will include one free in-depth activity, for which you’ll need to sign up separately
  • You’ll still be able to go sprinting and bring a guest to selected productions
  • As of 1 September, a My Muse & Me membership will cost €25 per year

We’ve listed the details of these changes for you below:

More performances with age-based discounts

Until the end of the current season, one special My Muse & Me evening is organised per Main Stage production. You can attend these performances at a discounted rate and take part in an activity for free. From next season, you’ll be able to book discounted tickets for all Main Stage performances from Monday to Thursday. Ticket sales start on Thursday 8 May. Please note: a limited number of My Muse & Me tickets is available for each performance, so don’t miss out—be quick!

In-depth activities

Next season, each opera and ballet production will once again include one free in-depth activity, such as a meet & greet with an artist or creator, or a behind-the-scenes tour. These activities take place before a performance, on a date where the age-based discount also applies. To participate, you’ll need to sign up in advance and have a ticket for that evening’s performance. Some activities have limited capacity, so don’t wait too long to register! On evenings with a My Muse & Me activity, you’re also welcome to join us for a complimentary drink.

More information about next season’s My Muse & Me activities—including dates—will follow by email as soon as possible.

Sprinting

Sprinting will also remain possible next season. This means you’ll still be able to buy last-minute tickets at an age-based discount for any performance that hasn’t sold out—including performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Sprinting is available from one day before the performance.

Bringing a guest

Going to a performance together is more fun than going alone! That’s why, as a My Muse & Me member, you can bring one guest to selected opera and ballet productions. Your guest can also take advantage of the age-based discount. Next season, you’ll be able to bring a guest to Monday-to-Thursday performances of: Operetta Land, Romeo and Juliet, Paquita / Carmen, and Die Passagierin.

€25

As of 1 September, a My Muse & Me membership will cost €25 per year.

Do you have any questions about the changes to your membership? Feel free to get in touch via: muse@operaballet.nl

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Here’s how it works

Are you new to My Muse & Me, thinking about joining, or a member who needs some clarification on how My Muse & Me works? 

You are a member for exactly one year (365 days) from the moment you purchase a membership.

As a member, you receive the following age-related discounts:

  • 16-24 years old: 75% discount on tickets
  • 25-30 years old: 50% discount on tickets
  • 31-35 years old: 25% discount on tickets

You can visit all of the performances from our list (see above). Performances marked with a * allow you to purchase two tickets to bring a guest (of the same age category)! Tickets for MM&M evenings can be purchased directly using the links above, or by following the steps below:

1. Go to shop.operaballet.nl/en
2. Log in by clicking ‘My Theater’ (top right of your screen)
3. We now know it’s you and you can select a seat at the price category of your choice on our MM&M evenings!
4. We’re glad you’re coming; we’ll see you at the drinks!

Activities

Activities

Aside from ticket discounts, an MM&M membership provides much more!

  • Every MM&M evening there are drinks at our expense on the entresol. You will find the entresol directly above the entrance on the first floor.
  • We offer an introduction half an hour before the performance to get you ready. This is frequently a prominent guest speaker, such as a choreographer, dancer, set designer, or orchestra member.
  • We will introduce you to many art forms and their creators. They are certain to sharpen your cultural senses!
  • Of course, there will be time and opportunity to meet other opera and ballet fans. Who knows, maybe you’ll get together again next time!
  • Last-minute night off or the performance you want to see has just sold out? There is hope! Our members can sprint starting one day before the MM&M selection performance. From 12:00, you can call the box office at 020 62 55 45 5. A sprint ticket can also be ordered online.
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Performance buddy

Sign up to enjoy the magic of opera and ballet alongside any other MM&M member! Please note: you’ll purchase your own ticket—we’ll handle the match!

All data will be deleted at the beginning of the performance. Performance buddies are only available on My Muse & Me evenings.

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Juvenilia

You are a direct member of Juvenilia, Europe’s umbrella network of young opera friends’ organisations, as a My Muse & Me member. Juvenilia hosts 12 Juvenilia events every year, ranging from two to six days in international opera houses in European cities such as Paris, Milan, Vienna, Madrid, Berlin, and Venice. Each Juvenilia event includes at least one opera visit (at a steep discount), as well as activities like dinners and museum excursions. Visit Juvenilia’s website or Instagram for additional information.

What is My Muse & Me? (video is in Dutch)

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