Romeo and Juliet Verona Tickets 2026

Why see Romeo and Juliet at the Arena di Verona

There is no more fitting place to experience Romeo and Juliet than Verona — the very city where Shakespeare set his immortal tragedy. Home to Juliet's famous balcony, a magnet for lovers and travellers from around the world, Verona now welcomes the star-crossed lovers back to its greatest stage: the Arena. This production marks the ballet's return to the Roman amphitheatre after many years away.

The dance is set to Sergei Prokofiev's magnificent score, one of the towering ballet works of the twentieth century. From the thunderous “Dance of the Knights” to the tender balcony pas de deux and the heartbreaking final scene, Prokofiev's music carries Shakespeare's story of love, feuding families and fate. Danced beneath the open Veronese sky, in the city that inspired it, it is a truly unforgettable night.

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Romeo and Juliet in Verona — Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does it take place? This Romeo and Juliet is staged at the Arena di Verona, Piazza Bra, in Verona, Italy, across the 2027 summer season. Always check the exact date and start time shown on your ticket before you travel.

What should I expect from the performance? It is Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, performed as a ballet with a live orchestra in the open air. Expect celebrated scenes such as the Dance of the Knights and the balcony pas de deux, staged on the grand scale the Arena allows, usually with one or more intervals.

How do I get to the Arena di Verona? The Arena is in Piazza Bra in central Verona. Verona Porta Nuova station is about a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride and connects to Milan and Venice; the historic centre is largely pedestrian.

Romeo and Juliet Arena di Verona Tickets 2027

Buy Romeo and Juliet Arena di Verona tickets and experience Shakespeare’s tragic love story in the Italian city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet.

Known locally as Romeo e Giulietta, this is not an opera but a full-length ballet set to Sergei Prokofiev’s powerful score. The production will be performed on four summer evenings as part of the 2027 Arena di Verona Festival.

The combination of Prokofiev’s music, large-scale choreography and the monumental Roman amphitheatre makes this one of the most distinctive ballet events in Italy in 2027. Choose your preferred performance date and book your Romeo and Juliet Verona tickets before the most popular seating areas become difficult to find.

Romeo and Juliet Verona 2027 Dates

Romeo and Juliet will be performed at the Arena di Verona on:

• Friday, 18 June 2027 at 9:30 PM
• Saturday, 26 June 2027 at 9:15 PM
• Thursday, 15 July 2027 at 9:15 PM
• Friday, 20 August 2027 at 9:00 PM

All four performances take place outdoors at the Arena di Verona in Piazza Bra.

Ballet Returns to the Arena di Verona

The 2027 production marks an important moment in the history of the festival. A complete ballet has not been staged at the Arena di Verona since 1993, making Romeo and Juliet the first full-length ballet to return to the amphitheatre in 34 years.

Fondazione Arena di Verona is creating a new production specifically for this occasion. Rather than presenting Shakespeare’s story in an ordinary theatre, the ballet brings Romeo and Juliet back to Verona itself, only a short distance from the streets, palaces and courtyards associated with the two lovers.

This connection between the story and the city makes the performance especially attractive for international visitors. It can form part of a Verona city break, a romantic weekend or a wider summer journey through northern Italy.

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Ballet

Sergei Prokofiev’s score is one of the most celebrated works in twentieth-century ballet. Its music moves between the tenderness of Romeo and Juliet’s private moments and the threatening atmosphere created by the rivalry between the Montague and Capulet families.

The story follows Romeo as he secretly enters a Capulet celebration and meets Juliet for the first time. Their relationship develops despite the conflict between their families, leading to a secret marriage, Romeo’s banishment and the final tragedy in Juliet’s tomb.

The performance is expected to last approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including two intervals.

Choosing Your Arena di Verona Seats

Visitors can choose between central stalls seating, side sections and numbered places on the historic stone steps.

The stalls provide a closer view of the dancers and choreography. The elevated sectors offer a wider perspective over the stage and the interior of the amphitheatre, which can be particularly impressive during a large-scale ballet production.

Some of the more affordable sectors consist of numbered places directly on the stone steps rather than individual chairs. Check the selected ticket category carefully before completing your order.

Buy Romeo and Juliet Arena di Verona Tickets

Only four Romeo and Juliet performances are scheduled for the entire 2027 Arena season. The opening performance on 18 June and the Saturday performance on 26 June may be particularly popular with visitors planning summer weekends in Verona.

Select your preferred date, compare the available seating categories and secure your Romeo and Juliet Arena di Verona tickets today.

Experience Prokofiev’s ballet beneath the open sky, inside one of Italy’s most extraordinary historic venues and in the city where the story of Romeo and Juliet belongs.