Venice Opera Break

A must see when visiting Venice, Teatro La Fenice is one of the most famous and notorious venues in the history of theatre in Italy. Home to some of the finest operatic premieres from greats such as Verdi, Rossini and Bellini you will not want to miss this. We have listed a few performances below but do contact our Italy Experts for more information and details.

Opera Dates

The 2026 opera programme takes place on the following days:

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT	1st January 2026
SIMON BOCCANEGRA by Verdi	23rd January 2026 to 14th February 2026
LA TRAVIATA by Verdi	8th February 2026 to 17th February 2026
OTTONE IN VILLA by Vivaldi	20th March 2026 to 29th March 2026
LOHENGRIN by Wagner	12th April 2026 to 26th April 2026
CARMEN by Bizet	24th May 2026 to 3rd June 2026
ENRICO DI BORGOGNA by Donizetti	12th June 2026 to 20th June 2026
VENERE E ADONE by Sciarrino	26th June 2026 to 1st July 2026
LA FENICE IN ST. MARKS SQUARE	5th July 2026
L’ELISIR D/AMORE by Donizetti	26th August 2026 to 1st September 2026
PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo	18th September 2026 to 26th September 2026
THE TELEPHONE by Menotti / TROUBLE IN TAHITI by Bernstein	9th October 2026 to 14th October 2026

At a glance

La Fenice opera
Venice - 3 nights

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4 days from £785 per person

Exterior of famous Gran Teatro La Fenice (Phoenix, 1776) - famous opera house in Venice, Italy.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : UK – Venice

Fly into Marco Polo International Airport and get your first glimpse of the floating city from a water taxi which will take you to your hotel. Then head to the Piazza San Marco, the vibrant main square, which is a perfect spot to see some of the most famous landmarks in Venice. The Campanile (bell tower) and the Torre dell'Orologio (clock tower) overlook the square, while tourists flock to the sculptures and mosaics found in St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The area around St Mark's Square is teeming with restaurants.

Day 2 : A night at the opera

Today is for exploring the city on foot, stop to rest your feet for a caffè at a coffee shop or two throughout the day. This evening, you head for the opera. This year, Le Fenice is showing operas by famous composers such as Verdi, Puccini and Vivaldi.Performances start around 7pm or 8pm and we recommend booking seats in the stalls to make sure you’re comfortable for the long performances.

Day 3 : Venice

After a night at the opera, there is another full day to explore Venice. Your last full day in Venice is the perfect time to explore some of the famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon. A boat will take you to Murano, famous for glass blowing and housing Venice’s glass factories. Tour a factory, watch a glass blowing demonstration and admire the distinctive ornaments and jewellery on display.

The picturesque island of Burano is next, with its colourful fishing cottages and boats. You may even catch some of the villagers sitting in the sun making some of Burano’s famous lace. Last stop is Torcello, an island with few inhabitants and a magnificent cathedral, the Basilica dei Santa Maria Assunta, in which you’ll find some impressive mosaics.

Day 4 : Venice – UK

Venice Opera Break

Opera Dates

At a glance

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Trip Itinerary

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