An Opera Tour in Tuscany

An opera tour in Tuscany is a romantic way to celebrate your Italian holiday.

Throughout the year, the opera fan can attend any of the performances at one of the opera houses in Florence, Pisa, and Siena where the notable opera houses are located.

In Tuscany, the most popular theaters are in Florence, and summer is the best time to start an opera tour in Tuscany when many outdoor performances are held. Since most opera and productions run an average of only 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an attendance to an opera to your tour itinerary is convenient. There are close to 15 opera houses and theaters in Florence.

Each one offering a different production to fit into your opera tour in Tuscany itinerary.

The Teatro Comunale

The divine Maria Callas performed here, as well as many notable composers and conductors.

The Teatro Comunale is the home of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, making this theater the home of musical life in Florence.

Teatro della Pergola

The Teatro della Pergola is the oldest teatro in Italy.

It hosts concerts, plays, and special events and averages about 200 productions every year, performances of Amici della Musica, a chamber company, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino festival, and the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina.

This theater has an unassuming exterior, but don't be fooled by it as this used to be a private theater for dukes and royalty. Just be prepared to be awed.

The Teatro Verdi

This is the home of Orchestra della Toscana a chamber orchestra of 45 musicians.

In addition to classical orchestra music, the theater is also a regular venue for operas, operettas, pop and jazz concerts, ballet, film premieres, and even rock concerts. It is also available for conventions.

Teatro Verdi was founded in September 1854 and sits atop the medieval Trecento prison. It has since undergone three renovations to comply with building codes while preserving its classical Italian structure.

For information and schedule of events at Teatro Verdi, visit this translated link. Please wait a few seconds for the translated page, as most Italian websites need to be translated into English.

Please book in advance as tickets for most of the performances are easily sold out. The websites of each of these theaters accept online bookings.

The other equally interesting theaters in Florence that you can include in your opera tour in Tuscany are as follows, listed in alphabetical order.

TEATRO CESTELLO
Address: Piazza Cestello
Phone: 055 294609

TEATRO DELLA LIMONAIA
Address: Via Gramsci, 426 (Sesto Fiorentino)
Phone: 055 440852

TEATRO DELLA S.M.S. GRASSINA
Address: Piazza Umberto I, 14 (Grassina)
Phone: 055 644481 - 642639

TEATRO DI RIFREDI
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 303
Phone: 055 4220361
Website - www.toscanateatro.it

TEATRO FIABA
Address: Via delle Mimose, 12
Phone: 055 7398857

TEATRO GARIBALDI - TEATRO STABILE DI FIRENZE
Address: Piazza Serristori (Figline Valdarno)
Phone: 055 9155986

TEATRO PUCCINI
Address: Piazza Puccini
Phone: 055 362067
Website - www.teatropuccini.it/

TEATRO STUDIO DI SCANDICCI
Address: Via Donizetti, 58 (Scandicci)
Phone: 055 757348 | Fax: 055 751853
Website - www.scandiccicultura.org

Add a visit to Florence's other attractions to your opera tour in Tuscany.

Visit also our page on Teatro Verdi in Pisa.