Rates and discounts
Varied ticket prices
In order to ensure that the prices of each seat correspond as closely as possible to visibility, we implement a seating arrangement based on different categories and their corresponding price ranges. We primarily consider the distance to and sightlines towards the stage.
During the online purchasing process, after selecting your seat, you can use the 360-degree view to see a photo with the perspective towards the stage from your chosen seat. The box office is also happy to provide you with this information.
To better match demand with availability, we use dynamic ticket pricing, meaning the price of individual tickets may vary throughout the season based on demand.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Discounts
Youth
We give young people an extra push and make sure they do not have to miss anything.
— SINGLE TICKETS 18 years or younger: 50 per cent discount 30 years or younger: 30 per cent discount
— SUBSCRIPTIONS: 26 or younger: 50 per cent discount 35 or younger: 30 per cent discount
— Holders of an EYCA card (European Youth Card Association) receive 50 per cent discount on their ticket.
— LAST-MINUTE LIST: Are you younger than 26? Then sign up for our last-minute list and come to opera or dance for 15 euros. More info here.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are advantageous if you attend more than one or two performances a year and come in different sizes, shapes and price formulas. You can find a season ticket from as little as 3 performances. Check the overview to find out in the overview which season ticket best suits you.
DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS
You and your pupils are of course welcome at every performance. Decide for yourself which performance best matches your class group and which discount rate you can make use of.
SCHOOLS, CONSERVATORIES, MUSIC ACADEMIES
Groups from 10 pupils or students younger than 30 accompanied by a teacher or lecturer are entitled to a discount of 50 per cent. Per 10 pupils/students, 1 supervisor accompanies free of charge. Groups of students older than 30 enjoy a 25 per cent discount on single tickets. From 10 students onwards, 1 supervisor accompanies free of charge. Not applicable to tickets in rank 1 and 2. Limited number of tickets per performance.
TEACHER’S CARD
Do you have a teacher’s card? Then on weekdays you can attend our performances at a discount rate of 25 per cent. Tickets at this rate can only be ordered by telephone or on site via the box office and on presentation of your teacher’s card.
CULTUUR(SHOK) VOUCHERS
Secondary school pupils (from 15 years old) who go to school in Antwerp, Berchem, Borgerhout, Deurne, Ekeren, Hoboken and Merksem can come and watch a performance with a cultuur(shok) voucher. For 6 euros you buy a booklet with three culture vouchers from your school’s secretariat.
Holders of an OKO-card
If you are a member of OKO you can purchase tickets at a professional rate. This purchase can only be confirmed by call, via mail or at our box office.
Groups
Groups of 10 or more people receive discounts on our performances:
— Groups of 10 to 30 people: 10% off
— Groups of 31 to 60 people: 15% off
— Groups of 61 or more people: 20% off
For a custom group arrangement, you can contact groepen@operaballet.be.
PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
Anyone who qualifies for the adapted rate for people with reduced mobility receives a 50 per cent discount on the standard price. Your companion receives the same discount. Tickets at this rate can only be ordered by phone or on site at the box office and with an official certificate. The rate can never be obtained retroactively. For the accessibility of the other venues, we refer you to the relevant websites. Read more about the accessibility of our buildings.
REDUCED OPPORTUNITY RATE
For all our performances, tickets at a reduced opportunity rate are available. In Antwerp they can be purchased via the ticket office on presentation of your A-kaart or social security number.
Residents of Ghent can receive this discount with their UITPAS. The UITPAS can also be validated online. Tickets at a reduced opportunity rate are available up to one day before the performance.
This rate is strictly personal (one ticket per performance per A-kaart or UITPAS), cannot be obtained retroactively and is subject to availability.
VRIJUIT
OBV is a partner of VRIJUIT (Leisure Participation Fund) which makes cultural and sports events affordable for people with a limited budget. Via the member organisations, VRIJUIT provides some 20,000 people annually with a pleasant day or evening. Tickets can be booked directly via vrijuit.nu.
JOBSEEKERS
Jobseekers can attend our performances on weekdays with a discount of 25 per cent. Tickets at this rate can only be ordered by phone or on site at the box office and with an official certificate.
