Under 30s membership

Hey you! Ready to save on your next night out? You’re in the right place for experiences that will make you gasp, cry, swoon and more.

🎭 Stunning operas in Leeds and touring the North, from award-winning favourites to brand-new productions

🎻 Classical concerts in Huddersfield and Dewsbury with our Orchestra of Opera North

🎤 Gigs to remember at the Howard Assembly Room, be it folk, rock, jazz, contemporary classical or something else entirely

If you’re aged 16-29 or a full-time student, join our free membership today and unlock exclusive discounts, priority access and special events just for you.

• £10 opera tickets across all our venues (£15 from the 2026–27 opera season)
• Free opera tickets in Leeds if you’re 16-20 year olds
• Exclusive pre-show events: meet other Under 30s members and hear from the teams behind our operas
• Priority booking for new opera seasons in Leeds
• £10 tickets for selected gigs at the Howard Assembly Room (or £3 off if the standard ticket price is already £10 or less)
• £5 tickets for concerts with the Orchestra of Opera North in Kirklees
• Invitations to free open rehearsals before selected concerts
• 10% discount at the HAR bar
• Bring a friend who is under 30 and they’ll get the same discounts without signing up to Under 30s membership

Local food and drink discounts (please show proof of membership):

• The Alchemist: 20% off bill
• Bundobust: 20% off food and drink with a valid ticket
• Belgrave Musical Hall & Canteen: 15% off food and drink
• Social: 15% off drinks
• The Northern Market: 10% off drinks
• The Wardrobe: 10% off drinks and Early Bird menu with a valid ticket
• The Brunswick: £12 Beer & Burger Deal on Tue – Sat with a valid ticket

View our full list of upcoming events and start planning your next night out.

Upcoming events

After signing up, look out for a welcome email with all the information you need to unlock Under 30s discounts.

Under 30s tickets are limited and subject to availability, so book early to avoid disappointment. Free opera tickets for 16–20 year olds in Leeds are for independent opera-goers only. The discount does not apply to tickets booked by an accompanying paying adult.

In Leeds and Kirklees

Book online, by phone or by visiting the Opera North Box Office.

To book online:

• Log into your Under 30s account by clicking on ‘My Account’ at the top of the page, and make sure your date of birth is up-to-date
• Choose a performance
• Select seats in price bands B-D for performances in Leeds Grand Theatre and Huddersfield Town Hall, or any seats in the Howard Assembly Room
• Select ticket type ‘Under 30 Member’ from the drop-down menu. Discount automatically applies at checkout to max. two tickets

On tour

Lowry, Salford
Use the season promo code emailed to you to book online via the Lowry website, or call the Box Office on 0343 208 6000. To book online, you must create or log into a Lowry account.

Nottingham Theatre Royal
Book by calling the Nottingham Theatre Royal Box Office on 0115 989 5555 and quote the season promo code emailed to you.

Newcastle Theatre Royal
Book via the Newcastle Theatre Royal website and look for seats with the 18-30s £10 ticket price available. No code is required to book.

Hull New Theatre
Use the season promo code emailed to you to book online via the Hull New Theatre website, or call the Box Office on 01482 300 306. To book online, you must create or log into a Hull New Theatre account.

Email: boxoffice@operanorth.co.uk
Phone: 0113 223 3600

Our Under 30s Terms & Conditions