Dates:

From June to September, 2026

1913 – this year marks the beginning of a great story, between Verona and opera. On 10 August 1913, Aida was performed on the Verona stage to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth, and since then, every year, the Arena di Verona turns into the largest open-air theatre in the world. Even today, Aida is the queen opera of the Veronese festival, and every summer it attracts spectators from all over the world, who want to see the unique magic of opera at the Arena, at least once in their lifetime.

The quintessentially Italian soul of opera, the uniqueness of being inside a perfectly preserved Roman amphitheatre, and the majesty of the sets and choreography allow you to experience a performance as if two millennia had stood still, making the Arena Opera Festival a unique event in the world, capable of arousing emotions that leave an indelible mark on the audience’s experience.

An experience that combines Romeo and Juliet’s city of love, a drink along the Liston’s awnings, designed by Franco Zeffirelli, and the free and vibrant energy of a summer theatre night (only in Verona).

A red carpet and a special experience every night.

Every evening at the Arena Opera Festival is a special event that can be accompanied by an equally extraordinary experience: an exclusive Michelin-starred dinner on the arena’s Star Roof and reserved seats in the Royal Box: back stage VIP pass, a behind- the-scenes tour to discover the magic of opera preparations.

A skilled guide will lead us into the secrets of pre-opera preparations, sharing anecdotes and history, before pampering you with a light dinner in a dedicated location; Vinitaly the operas ouverture, an experience in the heart of the beautiful Palazzo Gran Guardia, with a light dinner and a tasting from the finest Italian wineries, selected in collaboration with Vinitaly; and stone lounge experience, a breathtaking location in the amphitheater overlooking the splendid Piazza Bra, dedicated to company guests. Each experience has been designed to allow companies to offer their top clients and stakeholders an unforgettable evening.

Scheduled performances:

La Traviata

• By Giuseppe Verdi
• New production
• Dates: June 12, 13, 20, 27-9.30 pm. July 5, 9, 16, 31-9.15 p.m. August 6, 22, 29-9.00 pm. September 5,12-9.00 p.m.

Aida

• By Giuseppe Verdi Direction Stefano Poda
• Dates: June 19, 25-9.30 pm. July 2, 10, 19, 24-9.15pm

Nabucco

• By Giuseppe Verdi
• Direction Stefano Poda
• Dates: June 26-9.30 p.m. July 4, 12, 18, 23-9.15 pm. August 1,8.20.28-9.00 pm. September 9-9.00 pm.

La Bohème

• By Giacomo Puccini
• Direction Alfonso Signorini
• Dates: July 3, 11, 17, 25-9.15 pm.

Aida

• By Giuseppe Verdi
• Direction Franco Zeffirelli
• Dates: July 30-9.15 pm. August 9, 15, 23, 30 9.00 pm. September 4.10-9.00 p.m.

Turandot

• By Giacomo Puccini
• Direction Franco Zeffirel
• Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 27-9.00 pm. September 3,11-9.00p.m.

Carmina Burana

• By Carl Orff
• Dates: August 13-9.30 p.m.

Viva Vivaldi: the Four Season immersive concert

• Dates: August 19-9.30 p.m. 2026+

Availability:

The staf roof

• There is a place no one knows, which has withstood the test of thousands of years, and connects the wing of the Arena to its first ring. It is an exclusive terrace overlooking Piazza Bra, where you can enjoy an experience that is unrepeatable elsewhere. Every evening, before the opera, 24 special guests will have access to this magical place, to enjoy a Michelin-starred dinner before being taken directly to their exclusive seats in the royal box.

The stone lounge

• Every evening, only one company can book the only stone lounge at the Arena, to offer up to 60 guests a spectacular standing dinner with a view of Piazza Bra. Our guests, who will be welcomed and escorted via Priority Lane, will have dedicated seats in the amphitheater with reserved entrance.

Backstage VIP pass

• An exciting experience to discover the theatre and the city’s history: a visit in the backstage and technical areas to meet stagehands, tailors, and property staff, and breathe the tension before the show. A journey into off-limits areas where the opera stars wait before getting on stage. Every evening only 28 guests will get the chance to live this experience and enjoy a standing dinner by the historic archways before being accompanied to their reserved stall seats.

Vinitaly. The opera’s ouverture

• Every evening, before the opera, a special reception will be held in theLounge created in the Loggia of the magnificent Palazzo Gran Guardia, located across from the Arena. Approximately 200 guests will be able to taste wines from the finest Italian wineries, selected in collaboration with Vinitaly, accompanied by a rich buffet. This experience will allow companies to create a personalized reception area and access the Arena through a reserved entrance.