Exterior view of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theater

Where to see opera in Tuscany

Theaters, festivals and dream locations where music becomes emotion

Going to the opera in Tuscany means being immersed in a world of emotion, history and beauty.
It was in Florence, at the end of the 16ᵗʰ century, that the Camerata de’ Bardi gave life to melodrama, transforming speech into song and laying the foundations of an art destined to conquer the world.
Since then, the notes of Puccini, Verdi, Mozart and Rossini have resounded in the most evocative theaters and festivals, where music lives on immortally in the magic of these places.

Contents

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Torre del Lago Puccini - the festival dedicated to the Maestro
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Lucca - Teatro del Giglio
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Livorno - Teatro Goldoni
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Pisa - Teatro Verdi
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Florence - The city’s theaters

Torre del Lago Puccini - the festival dedicated to the Maestro

A moment on the festival stage with singers and choir

Festival Puccini

Overlooking Lake Massaciuccoli, the village of Torre del Lago was the creative haven of Giacomo Puccini, who composed masterpieces such as Tosca and Madama Butterfly here. Every summer, the Festival Puccini transforms the outdoor theater into a natural stage, where music meets the reflection of the sunset and the lake becomes part of the show.

Lucca - Teatro del Giglio

Teatro del Giglio in Lucca

With more than three centuries of history, the Teatro del Giglio is one of the finest in Italy and has been recognized as a Teatro di Tradizione (Theatre of Tradition) since 1985. The greatest interpreters of melodrama have performed on its stage, making Lucca a must-see for every fan.

Livorno - Teatro Goldoni

An expectant audience at Livorno’s Teatro Goldoni

Teatro Goldoni in Livorno - Credit: Teatro Goldoni

Opened in 1847 and surviving the bombings of World War II, Livorno’s Teatro Goldoni is a symbol of elegance and rebirth. Dedicated to the great Venetian playwright, it now hosts opera seasons and concerts that bring back the atmosphere of its glorious 19ᵗʰ-century past.

Pisa - Teatro Verdi

Inspired by the model of the Teatro della Pergola in Florence, the Teatro Verdi in Pisa opened in 1867 with Rossini’s William Tell. Named after Giuseppe Verdi in 1904, it still offers a season rich in operas and concerts in a setting of timeless charm.

Florence - The city’s theaters

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theater

Cradle of melodrama and Renaissance music, Florence continues to be a vital hub for opera.
The Teatro dell’Opera in Florence, home of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, offers an annual calendar of performances, ballets and concerts of the highest caliber.
Rounding out the offerings are historic theaters such as Teatro della Pergola, Teatro Niccolini, Teatro Goldoni and Teatro Verdi, each with its own opera or concert offerings that celebrate music.