Subscriptions and Discounts

Investing in a season performance subscription at the 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.

This season, 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.

Please note: Subscriber tickets will ship in September. Subscribers will be notified via email when their order has shipped.

Choose Your Own

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 $38.

Season Pass

Enjoy access to all performances in Curtis’s 2022-23 season with a Season Pass. This new subscription type will allow holders to attend as many performances as they like for flat fee of $99. The season includes all Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Curtis Opera Theatre, Curtis Presents, and Ensemble 20/21 performances. Each pass gives you access to one best-available ticket to every performance.

Once you’ve purchased your Season Pass, a member of our Curtis Patron Services Team will reach out to begin processing the tickets for the shows you are interested in attending.

Subscriber Benefits

Subscribe to a season of performances at Curtis and you’ll enjoy access to a number of exciting benefits including first access to tickets for all ticketed events and personalized concierge service from our Curtis Patron Services Team.

Discounts and Community Partners

Curtis is a proud member of the arts and culture community of Philadelphia. In the spirit of our mission—a tuition-free education for any student displaying artistic promise—we aim to increase accessibility to classical music for musicians and audiences alike. In addition to free student recitals for all patrons, we offer discount or complimentary tickets to select groups and partners throughout the season.

Student Season Pass

University and high school students can enjoy access to all performances in Curtis’s 2022-23 season with a Student Season Pass. This new subscription type will allow holders to attend as many performances as they like, including all Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Curtis Opera Theatre, Curtis Presents, and Ensemble 20/21 performances. Each pass provides access to one best-available ticket to every performance.

At a cost of just $49—and a savings of $100—you’ll enjoy a full season of exhilarating performances at Philadelphia’s most prestigious music conservatory.

Purchase your Student Season Pass now.

Half-Price Tickets for K-12 Students and College Students

All K-12 students and college students are eligible to receive 50% off single tickets to Curtis performances, affording students of all ages the opportunity to discover the depth and magic of classical music in an educational and friendly environment.

To request discounted tickets, call our Patron Services Team at (215) 893-7902 or email tickets@curtis.edu.

Complimentary Ticket Program

Teachers and administrators from the School District of Philadelphia may receive up to two (2) complimentary tickets to any Curtis performance.

Students, faculty, and staff, who are part of the following music schools and ensembles may also receive up to two (2) complimentary tickets to any Curtis performance.

  • Settlement Music School
  • Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
  • Opera Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia Orchestra

To request complimentary tickets, call our Patron Services Team at (215) 893-7902 or email tickets@curtis.edu.

Arts Organization Discounts

We offer discounts of 25 to 50% off regular ticket prices for members of other arts organizations across Philadelphia. Discount rates vary by organization.

To explore a discounted ticket opportunity for your organization, call our Patron Services Team at (215) 893-7902 or email tickets@curtis.edu.