About this event
A cinema celebration of two decades of Metropolitan Opera performances.
The Metropolitan Opera 20th Anniversary Cinema Presentation is a special opera event celebrating 20 years of Metropolitan Opera performances shown in movie theaters. The screening takes place on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM and runs for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. The presentation is in English and carries an NR rating.
Hosted by renowned soprano Renée Fleming, the anniversary program brings together memorable moments selected from more than 185 Metropolitan Opera cinema performances. Featured artists include Lise Davidsen, Natalie Dessay, Joyce DiDonato, Elīna Garanča, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Jonas Kaufmann, Peter Mattei, Matthew Polenzani, Sondra Radvanovsky, Nadine Sierra, and Renée Fleming.
Rather than presenting one complete opera, the screening offers a retrospective of major performances and artists from the Met’s cinema history. It is well suited for opera enthusiasts, classical music lovers, couples, friends, and visitors interested in cultural cinema experiences in Aruba.
Event details
Event highlights
Schedule
- September 20, 2026
Where it happens
Caribbean Cinemas VIP at Paseo Herencia, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, Noord, Aruba
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas?
It is an anniversary cinema presentation celebrating 20 years of Metropolitan Opera performances shown in movie theaters, using highlights selected from more than 185 recorded cinema presentations.
When is the anniversary presentation showing in Aruba?
The Caribbean Cinemas Aruba listing schedules the presentation for September 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
How long is Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas?
The listed runtime is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Who hosts the Met anniversary presentation?
The presentation is hosted by soprano Renée Fleming, who also appears among the featured performers represented in the retrospective.
Which opera singers are featured in the presentation?
The listed performers include Lise Davidsen, Natalie Dessay, Joyce DiDonato, Elīna Garanča, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Jonas Kaufmann, Peter Mattei, Matthew Polenzani, Sondra Radvanovsky, Nadine Sierra, and Renée Fleming, among others.
Is this a complete opera performance?
The event is presented as an anniversary compilation of memorable moments from the Metropolitan Opera’s cinema archive, rather than being described as one complete opera production.