- Address: Piazza Bra, 1, Verona 37121, Italy
- Hours: Tue-Sun: 9:am-7pm , Mon: 1:45pm-7:30pm. Opera season is June through August. Check web site or visit ticket office for times and ticketing
- Admission: €3.10 to enter arena when not in use for opera performances
Verona Arena
With the decline of the Roman Empire, the outer walls were ripped down and used for building materials. In the twelfth century, an earthquake damaged the place and it wasn't really until the nineteenth century that there was an interest in using it once more to stage performances. The current incarnation as a major outdoor opera venue began in 1913 with a celebratory mounting of Verdi's Aida to mark 100 years since his birth. Since then four operas have been staged annually from June to August. During the winter months, the local opera and ballet companies use the amphitheatre.
Tickets for the stepped stone seating are cheaper than the cushioned seats on the flat and the view is worth the slight discomfort. At sunset candles are lit and this sight together with the wonderful acoustics make seeing opera here a magical experience.
Tours & Tickets
Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan
Explore the beautiful town of Verona and lakeside towns lining Lake Garda on a scenic day trip from Milan. You'll discover that Verona is one of Italy's ... Read more
Location: Milan, Italy
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Fascinating Verona: in the Footprints of Romeo and Juliet
Discover Verona with your local guide. Follow the footprints left by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and be drawn in by this fascinating city.
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Walk Through Verona - 2 Hours Guided Tour
A guided tour to discover the hidden treasures of Verona, the beautiful city of art surrounded by traces of its ancient history which maintains a suggestive ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
2-Hour Segway Historic Tour in Verona
Segway Tour is a unique and fun way to explore the city. Drive through Verona and discover the most beautiful sights it has to offer. On this tour you will ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Verona Private Walking Tour
Enjoy this exclusive and exploratory private walking tour of the city Verona. See why the city, with its history and beautiful buildings, has been on the ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Verona Full-day Tour from Lake Garda
Visit Verona, the romantic town of Romeo and Juliet, jewel of the European Renaissance. A local guide will show you its treasures: the Arena, the Square of ... Read more
Location: Garda, Italy
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Verona Food Walking Tour
Experience the divine food and drink of fair Verona on a 3.5-hour small-group food tour. Explore the city of love and uncover its gastronomic delights. Drink ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Verona Bike Tour
Discover Verona by bike on this leisurely paced 3-hour bike tour. Pedal to must-see attractions and hidden sights including Castelvecchio, two ancient Roman ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Verona Walking Tour: Verona Arena and Historical Centre
See the spectacular Verona Arena (Arena di Verona) on this easy-paced 2.5-hour walking tour with an expert local guide. Home to a world-famous annual opera ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Verona Segway Tour
Experience the perfect overview of Verona by Segway on a tour that’s far easier than walking and more unique and private than a coach tour. This amazing ... Read more
Location: Verona, Italy
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
