(c) Foto Heads Collective / Courtesy of Fondazione Arena di Verona Romeo and Juliet: Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2027
Verona, Arena di Verona
About the Event
Ballet returns in grand style to the Arena di Verona. After a 34‐year absence, a new production of the world’s most celebrated love story is about to unfold. Romeo and Juliet comes alive once more in “fair Verona”, moving from Shakespeare’s verses to the stage with Prokofiev’s immortal score.
A must‐see for ballet lovers and anyone wishing to experience dance in a magical setting.
In fair Verona, the Montague and Capulet families remain locked in conflict. Romeo Montague, longing for an unrequited love, attends a Capulet ball in disguise. There he meets Juliet, daughter of the Capulets, and the two fall instantly in love. Meanwhile, tensions between the families continue to rise.
Practical Information
Included are:
- Ticket to the opera performance in the chosen category
- One month's free access to a premium classical music streaming service
- self‐guided audio tour of Verona in English
Program
- Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev – Romeo and Juliet
Arena di Verona
The Arena di Verona is the third largest Roman amphitheatre still standing. Built around 30 AD, the Arena is also among the best-preserved amphitheatres of the period. Its gigantic dimensions (140 meters long and 100 meters wide), and seating for over 30,000 spectators, ensure it dominates the northern part of Piazza Bra. Excellent acoustics and a fabulous location make it an ideal venue for large-scale opera performances. The monument was re-established as a theatre during the Renaissance, and in 1913 the tradition of opera at the Arena di Verona began with a production of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Aida'.
Address
Arena di Verona, Piazza Bra 28, Verona, Italy — Google Maps
