Festival dell'Arena di Verona
Discover the 2024 season of Arena di Verona Festival, and book your tickets online !
Italian opera, which is now on Unesco's list of intangible heritage, has its own cultural jewel, the Verona Arena Festival. Its rich, centuries-old history dates back to antiquity. Built in the 1st century AD, the Arena of Verona was originally a Roman amphitheatre, hosting shows such as gladiatorial combat.
However, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century, in 1913, that the amphitheatre experienced a significant artistic renaissance with the first performance of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Aida', directed by Tullio Serafin. This performance marked the beginning of the Verona Arena Festival, which was to become one of the most renowned opera events in the world.
Over the decades, the festival has acquired an international reputation, attracting leading artists and classical music enthusiasts to this exceptional setting. The Arena, with its capacity to accommodate thousands of spectators, offers a unique operatic experience, combining historical heritage with the grandeur of modern productions.
Today, the Verona Arena Festival remains a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of classical music from all over the world. Every summer, the historic amphitheatre resounds with the spellbinding melodies of opera, perpetuating a cultural tradition that combines the ancient and the contemporary in an unforgettable celebration of the operatic arts.
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Verona | 14 Performances
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Il barbiere di Siviglia - Rossini
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From 21/06/2024 to 06/09/2024
Trip in Verona
Verona from 20/6 to 23/6: Turandot and the Barber at the Arena
For your stay at the Verona Arena Festival, M&O has selected the great titles and stagings that are both traditional and grandiose, like here, with the truculent Barbiere di Siviglia and the grandiose Turandot.
thu. 20 June 2024 to sun. 23 June 2024
3 nights
Verona from 15/8 to 19/8: The heroines of the Arena
The great opera heroines met in Verona. The iconic Aida dominates the Carmen bullfight and the Castel Sant'Angelo in Tosca with her pyramid in grandiose and unmissable settings.
thu. 15 August 2024 to mond. 19 August 2024
4 nights
Roberto Bolle and Friends
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From 23/07/2024 to 24/07/2024
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wedn. 03 April 24
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