Italy · CONCERTS
The 15 best concerts & shows you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Hear Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel in Venice’s Church of San Vidal, where passionate musicians, fine acoustics, and a $37 ticket make a memorable night.
“the place and the concert were amazing. We loved it and highly recommended”
Hear Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini in Florence’s historic Santa Monaca Church, with superb voices, piano, and intimate acoustics for $35.
“The evening was well organised and the church was rustic and charming. We have never been to the opera before and we loved it. The singer and the pianist were superb. Something to note was there didn’t seem to be a washroom so make sure you go before you arrive and it was a very warm evening inside and out; neither of those things spoiled our evening and we would thoroughly recommend! Pure class…”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons live in Venice with I Musici Veneziani, period costumes, beautiful acoustics, and a 75-minute concert.
“Outstanding!! The skill and professionalism of the musicians and the female opera singer who performed in this Vivaldi musical event as was ‘on-point and world class. This is a must see event in Venice.”
Hear famous Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs, and Vivaldi in an intimate church near Piazza Venezia for $40.
“Fantastic performances from the all performers, the Soprano was particularly good, just about the right amount of time for a hot summers evening at a central location with lots of options in the near vicinity to carry on the evening.”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice’s San Vidal Church and visit a free music museum with 200 historic instruments.
“The concert played the late night at Chiesa di San Vidal with peoples who wanted memorial moments in Venice. It's unforgettable one of the events in my life”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice’s Pietà Church, with superb musicians, striking acoustics, free seating, and a $42 ticket.
“The concert was beautiful and the church as setting super atmospheric with great acoustics. It wasn't quite 90 minutes as advertised, but lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes. I would definitely recommend it.”
Hear Puccini and Italian opera in Lucca’s historic San Giovanni Church, with expert singers, piano, superb acoustics, and a $35 ticket.
“In the city where Puccini was born it was special to hear his music sung.”
Review of Venice’s Three Tenors concert by I Musici Veneziani, with Verdi, Puccini, period costumes, practical tips, and value advice.
“Amazing, the artists were great. Great experience in Venice!”
Review of Rome’s one-hour opera concert at Palazzo Poli, with Trevi Fountain views, seating choices, price details, and practical tips.
“This was a lovely experience and I would come again!”
Review of I Musici Veneziani’s Vivaldi Four Seasons in Venice, with seating tips, music details, price advice, and practical planning help.
“Wonderful experience. We loved it! I brought my young adult children to this performance and they absolutely loved it.”
Hear opera arias and Neapolitan songs by three tenors in Rome’s St. Paul’s Within the Walls, with live strings and piano for $41.
“4th time seeing this fabulous concert and won’t be my last!”
Review of Florence’s Santa Monaca Church opera concert, with arias, practical tips, pricing, timing, venue notes, and who should book.
“I booked this evening for my wife and I it was such a fantastic night it's just over a hour long right in the city if you love opera then this is the place to be we were very luck to have three very talented individuals who all brought it together in a special old church cannot recommend this enough sit back and take it all in.”
Hear Naples through its beloved songs at a lively one-hour concert with talented local performers, a drink, and a spirited O Sole Mio sing-along.
“Totally and utterly amazing!!!!!!! Please don’t miss this magical evening of beautiful music, wonderful singers and musicians.”
Review of Florence’s classical concert with Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, and Pachelbel, including venues, seating, value, tips, and practical details.
“Amazing evening!! I had so much fun, the evening was beautiful, especially when they played Bach air, a masterpiece in this weather”
Hear famous opera arias in Palazzo Poli beside Trevi Fountain, with an intimate one-hour concert, live musicians, and easy advance booking.
“Very enjoyable experience in our first couple of hours in Rome. Coupled with seeing the Trevi Fountain - location was good and easy to find. Performance was great from both the male and female singer, and the 4 piece orchestra. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience giving a one hour taster of several known pieces of classical music, and the acoustics was fantastic.”
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