Nabucco Verona Tickets 2026
Nabucco Verona at Arena di Verona in Verona. Browse the season calendar and pick the evening that suits you.
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Why see Nabucco live
Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco is the opera that made him a national hero, a sweeping biblical epic of exile, tyranny and faith built on some of the most stirring choral writing ever composed. At its heart stands "Va, pensiero," the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, whose soaring melody of longing for a lost homeland still moves audiences to tears. Seeing it staged with full chorus and orchestra under the open sky is to feel the raw emotional force that first electrified 19th-century Italy, restored to its grandest possible scale.
Arena di Verona
Built almost two thousand years ago, the Arena di Verona is a Roman amphitheatre of pink-tinged stone that has become the world's most celebrated open-air opera house. As dusk falls on this June evening, thousands of spectators light small candles across the ancient tiers, a tradition that turns the vast bowl into a sea of flickering flame before the first note. With its legendary acoustics and monumental sense of space, it lends Nabucco's great choruses a power no indoor theatre can match.
Nabucco — Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is it? Nabucco is performed on 26 June 2026 at the Arena di Verona, the open-air Roman amphitheatre in the heart of Verona. Performances during the summer festival typically begin in the evening as the light fades.
What should I expect? A grand open-air staging of Verdi's biblical drama, with full orchestra, soloists and a large chorus — including the beloved "Va, pensiero." Performances run with an interval and the experience lasts most of the evening.
How do I get there? The Arena sits on Piazza Brà in Verona's historic centre, an easy walk from Verona Porta Nuova railway station and the city's hotels and restaurants.
What about tickets? Options range from reserved seats in the stalls and numbered tiers to unreserved places on the ancient stone steps; popular festival dates can sell out, so booking early is recommended.
Tickets for Nabucco at the Arena di Verona 2026 - 2027
The opera Nabucco returns to the Arena di Verona in 2026 with a spectacular production that has become a tradition of the Verona Opera Festival. Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece will once again thrill audiences with its dramatic story, unforgettable music, and the famous chorus “Va, pensiero”, one of the most iconic pieces in the history of opera.
The staging by Arnaud Bernard brings to life the ancient world of Babylon and Jerusalem with magnificent sets, evocative backgrounds, and extraordinary costumes, making each performance an unmissable event in the magical setting of the Arena di Verona.
📅 Nabucco 2026 performance dates at Arena di Verona:
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Friday, 26 June 2026 – 21:15
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Saturday, 4 July 2026 – 21:15
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Sunday, 12 July 2026 – 21:15
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Saturday, 18 July 2026 – 21:15
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Thursday, 23 July 2026 – 21:15
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Saturday, 1 August 2026 – 21:00
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Saturday, 8 August 2026 – 21:00
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Thursday, 20 August 2026 – 21:00
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Friday, 28 August 2026 – 21:00
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Wednesday, 9 September 2026 – 21:00
📍 Venue: Arena di Verona
⏳ Duration: approx. 3h 30min
🎼 Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
📖 Libretto: Temistocle Solera
🎨 Director & costumes: Arnaud Bernard
🎭 Genre: Dramma lirico
Nabucco is an opera in four acts that tells the story of King Nebuchadnezzar, his fall into madness, and the struggle for power between his daughter Abigail and the fate of the Jewish people. Premiered at La Scala in 1842, it marked the beginning of Verdi’s brilliant career and remains one of his most celebrated works.
💡 Don’t miss the chance to experience this breathtaking opera in the most iconic open-air theater in the world.
👉 Buy your tickets for Nabucco 2026 at the Arena di Verona now and secure the best seats for an unforgettable night of music, history, and emotion.
Libretto
Temistocle Solera
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Lasting
3.30 Hours approximately
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