Built in 1880, Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera is definitely a crowd pleaser! With legendary acoustics and world-famous operas, a fantastic experience awaits. Every year there is a great line-up of performances and during the summer the shows move outdoors to the Baths of Caracalla, a unique Roman archaeological site offering a picturesque backdrop and a night of opera under the stars. We have listed a few performances below but do contact our Italy Experts for more information and details.
The 2025 opera programme takes place on the following days:
Turn of the Screw by Teatro Costanzi | 19th 23rd 25th 27th 28th September 2025 |
LOHENGRIN by Wagner | 27th 30th November 2025, 2nd 5th 7th December 2025 |
THE NUTCRACKER | 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 27th 28th 30th 31st December 2025 |
The 2026 opera programme takes place on the following days:
LA BOHÈME by Puccini | 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th January 2026 |
INFERNO by Ronchetti | 19th 22nd 28th February 2026, 3rd 7th March 2026 |
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS by Strauss | 1st 4th 6th 8th 10th March 2026 |
IL TRIONFO DEL TEMPO E DEL DISINGANNO by Händel | 7th 9th 11th 12th 14th April 2026 |
ROMÉO ET JULIETTE by Gounod | 28th 30th April 2026, 2nd 3rd 5th 6th May 2026 |
TANCREDI by Rossini | 19th 22nd 24th 26th 29th May 2026 |
LA TRAVIATA by Verdi | 21st 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 30th June 2026 |
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO by Mozart | 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 22nd 23rd September 2026 |
FALSTAFF by Verdi | 11th 13th 15th 18th 20th October 2026, 1st November 2026 |
TOSCA by Puccini | 1st November 2026 |
Spend the day visiting Rome’s top attractions – the Roman Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Immerse yourselves in thousands of years of history as you learn about the largest amphitheatre and its history at the site of gladiator battles. Sit in the stands and wander through the underground passages as you marvel at the size of the building.
This evening, you head for the opera. This year, Teatro dell'opera di Roma is showing operas by famous composers such as Bizet, Rossini and Verdi. Performances start around 7pm or 8pm and we recommend booking seats in the stalls to make sure you’re comfortable for the long performances. If travelling in the summer months, you may be lucky enough to witness a performance at the Baths of Caracalla.