Bold, luminous, revolutionary. After breaking every record, the ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda is back to amaze us all in 2026. Give in to the charms of its transparencies, interplay of light and breathtaking costumes!

Aida Ed. Stefano Poda

Arena di Verona

The world’s most loved and performed opera, Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, will open the 103rd Arena di Verona Opera Festival in a new production which, for the first time in Arena history, will bring one of the French capital’s most iconic institutions to Verona: the Moulin Rouge.

La Traviata

Amidst golden pyramids and imposing scenery, Franco Zeffirelli's luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida. In this majestic production, a legend is back for seven performances for the 2026 Festival.

Francesca Maionchi

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 12 - Sep 12, 2026

La Traviata · Fondazione Arena di Verona

Jun 19 - Jul 24, 2026

Aida Ed. Stefano Poda · Fondazione Arena di Verona

Jul 30 - Sep 10, 2026

Aida Ed. Franco Zeffirelli · Fondazione Arena di Verona

Past events

Jun 19 - Jul 24, 2026

Aida Ed. Stefano Poda · Fondazione Arena di Verona

Jun 12 - Sep 12, 2026

La Traviata · Fondazione Arena di Verona

Future and recently performed repertoire

Annina in La traviata by Verdi

Fondazione Arena di Verona

High Priestess in Aida by Verdi

Fondazione Arena di Verona

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