The 103rd Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2026 will take place from June 12 to September 12, with a season that promises to be full of events, featuring 50 evenings of performances including operas, concerts, special events, and dance in the iconic Roman amphitheater.
In 2026, the Festival will present a series of iconic operas which, through both modern and classic productions, will bring the Arena to life. The world’s most beloved and most frequently performed opera, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, will open the 103rd Festival. New emotions, the timeless magic: the story of Violetta returns to move us in a brand-new production. Also by Giuseppe Verdi, Aida will return in two productions: Stefano Poda’s daring, luminous, revolutionary “crystal” staging and the legendary Franco Zeffirelli production.