An invisible bridge that connects distant yet nearby cultures and stories. This is the essence of the photography exhibition "Guarda te... chi è tra noi" “Look Who’s...
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Dinner Shows at Teatro Ristori: three evenings of music and holiday spirit
The Dinner Shows are returning to the Teatro Ristori in Verona. For three exceptional evenings on December 6, 20, and 27, the theater will be transformed into an...
The Museum of Optical Illusions opens in Verona
Flying over the city without a parachute, going in and out of Van Gogh's Starry Sky, appearing and disappearing and then returning exactly where you started. Prodigies...
The Swan Lake returns to Verona with an original Fondazione Arena production
The magical world of ballet will return to Verona in December when Tchaikovsky's immortal classic, Swan Lake, will grace the stage of the Teatro Filarmonico. From...
The 2025 Arena di Verona Opera Festival cast has been revealed
The 2025 Arena di Verona Opera Festival is gearing up to present an extraordinary season, spotlighting world-renowned talent and special tributes. Kicking off on June...
Harlem Gospel Choir performs in Verona: a tribute to Aretha Franklin
The world-renowned Harlem Gospel Choir will perform at the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona on December 9, 2024, for a concert dedicated to the legendary Aretha Franklin....
Italian art protagonist with the 19th edition of ArtVerona this weekend
ArtVerona 2024 will open its doors on Friday 11 October and continue until Sunday 13 October. The exhibition sections of this edition are three and gather the adhesion...
Hiromi brings her “Sonicwonder” band to Verona: a concert beyond musical boundaries at Teatro Ristori on Thursday, October 10
On Thursday, October 10, the renowned Japanese pianist Hiromi will perform with her ensemble Sonicwonder at Teatro Ristori in Verona. Hiromi will be joined by Adam...
Depero art and futurism in an exhibition at Eataly’s old icehouse in Verona
In the halls of Eataly, on the first floor of the marvellously renovated old ice house in Borgo Roma, a district on the outskirts of Verona, the exhibition «Fortunato...
The “Pantarei” project: exploring Verona’s urban waters and the Adige river
Fondazione Cariverona has opened the doors of Palazzo Pellegrini, located in Verona’s historic center, to a new exhibition as part of the "Pantarei" project. Curated by...
Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival: week of original language performances at Camploy Theater
The Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival will enthrall spectators from August 22 to 29 at Camploy Theater, with a diverse roster of eight performances from theater...
Bahar Heidarzade has inaugurated her exhibit in Malcesine. Le mie pietre sono aquiloni will be open until November
The mediaeval Castello Scaligero in Malcesine, Verona, is hosting an art exhibit by Iranian artist Bahar Heidarzade, titled "Le mie pietre sono aquiloni" (my stones are...
Marisa Monte will perform “Os Maiores Successos” at the Teatro Romano
Marisa de Azevedo Monte, better known as Marisa Monte, is returning to Verona after a decade. On Sunday, July 28, the stunning tunes of the Brazilian singer-songwriter...
Iranian art against violence against women in an exhibition at Lake Garda
Iranian art in the Municipality of Malcesine (Lake Garda) to raise awareness of gender violence. For some months now, the interior and exterior spaces of the Scaligero...
“A Season of Many Souls”: Teatro Ristori 2024-2025 artistic season has been unveiled
Teatro Ristori in Verona has unveiled its rich and diverse 2024–2025 artistic season, promising over fifty events that span various arts, musical genres, and formats....
Fatoumata Diawara at the Teatro Romano: African sound ready to captivate Verona
Verona is set to be enchanted by the vibrant sounds of Fatoumata Diawara, the Malian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress who has garnered international acclaim...
“Teatro nei cortili” 2024, theatre in the courtyards in Verona. The city’s popular culture all summer long
Once again this summer Verona's festival in the city's various neighbourhoods and courtyards offers a close-up taste of local culture through theatre (often not in...
Palco Venier brings 360-degree art to Sommacampagna
From theater to cinema, opera to circus, stand-up comedy, concerts, and park readings, Villa Venier welcomes the arts with Palco Venier, Sommacampagna's cultural...
Art in all forms on lake with the Riflessi del Garda Festival
The Festival Riflessi del Garda is back to enliven the Veronese shores of Lake Garda with a rich artistic programme. From 5th to 20th July, eight evenings of concerts,...
Estate Teatrale Veronese, starring Shakespeare and the great classics
The programme of the 2024 edition will see on the stage of the Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre), for the theatre section, some of the best Italian actors and first-rate...
“La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell’Umanità” event has brightened Verona
The Italian opera, recently recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, was celebrated in its most iconic home and the world's biggest open theater: the Arena...
The Festival della Bellezza brings summer to life with “Iconic Images and Thoughts”
Lectures on philosophy, literature, and art, theatrical monologues, concerts, and national premieres: the 11th Festival della Bellezza (Beauty's festival)...
A world premiere for the Arena di Verona on 7 June
Extraordinary inauguration on 7 June with the worldwide event "La Grande Opera italiana Patrimonio dell'Umanità" (The Great Italian Opera, World Heritage), promoted by...
A European premiere with three jazz giants at the Ristori Theatre in Verona
Three giants of jazz recognised, acclaimed and in demand all over the world. John Patitucci, Dave Weckl and Joey Calderazzo, on their first tour of Italy and Europe...
Concerts at the Arena di Verona: the complete summer schedule
With the approach of summer, the concerts at the Arena di Verona resume in full force, in addition to the lyrical offerings of the Opera Festival. Cutting the ribbon...
AbilityArt: celebrating unique artistry in Malcesine
Malcesine, a municipality near Verona on the shores of Lake Garda, once again takes the stage with a plethora of activities as the beautiful season arrives. One of...
Verona Jazz and Rumors Festival: the stars of the two music festivals at the Roman Theatre of the city unveiled
From 21st June the new edition of the Verona Jazz and Rumors Festival, historical music festivals within the Estate Teatrale Veronese 2024, the multidisciplinary...
French cinema in original language with free admission at the Verona Public Library
Delicate, entertaining, engaging. The films selected for the prestigious César Awards are many, diverse and unique. The Audiovisual Centre, in collaboration with the...
The international dance of Japanese Saburo Teshigawara for the first time in Verona
A hymn to slowness that fights against the frenzy of contemporaneity. Saburo Teshigawara, one of the most appreciated contemporary choreographers in the world, arrives...
The Shakespeare Walk in the historic center of Verona narrates the works of the greatest playwright
The Shakespeare Walk is about to turn the historic center into an outdoor museum. This afternoon, starting at 3:30 p.m. from the Satiro OFF Theater, participants can...
A journey to discover Dante’s paradise. The multimedia exhibition narrating the Divine Comedy returns
A journey to (re)discover Dante's Paradise from the perspective of young people. The multisensory exhibition dedicated to the Supreme Poet is returning, and following...
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival kicks off the new century by celebrating opera singing. Fifty great events are featuring the most acclaimed stars from all over the world
The 101st Arena di Verona Opera Festival season opens with La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell'Umanità, a first-ever inauguration and test bed for a national-scale...
“Viaggiatori & Migranti” opens the African Film Festival in Verona
The African Film Festival’s 43rd editionbegins with the “Viaggiatori & Migranti” (Travelers & Migrants) section, a block of screenings that began on...
American jazz at Teatro Ristori. Brad Mehldau is coming to Verona with a sold-out solo concert
The New York Times named him the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years. Brad Mehldau is hailed by both purists and music enthusiasts, as seen by a sold-out...
Afghan women, a photo exhibition portrays them as “Roses under Thorns”. At the Aquardens Spa Centre in Verona until 17 March
Roses under the thorns, which prick so much that they make life impossible for Afghan women. A country where, less than anywhere else in the world, women’s rights are...
A masterpiece arrives in Verona: it is Cosroe Dusi’s painting depicting the nocturnal meeting of Romeo and Juliet
The artwork by Cosroe Dusi that shows Romeo and Juliet's encounter arrives in Verona. It was acquired by the Veronese Civic Museums, and starting on Wednesday, March 6...
“Dear Juliet…’, Saturday 17 February in Verona the awards ceremony for the most beautiful letters from all over the world
The Premio Cara Giulietta (Dear Juliet Prize) is back, which is dedicated to the letters that reach Shakespeare's heroine from all over the world. For the occasion, the...
International jazz in Verona. Bill Laurance and Michael League in duo at the Teatro Ristori
Great international jazz returns to the Teatro Ristori in Verona. Coming on Tuesday 13 February at 8.30 pm, Bill Laurance and Michael League in Where you Wish you Were....
French photographer Robert Doisneau’s shots on exhibition in Verona
The major retrospective on the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau will continue until 14 February at the Palazzo della Gran Guardia in Verona. The exhibition,...
The “New Generation Gospel Crew” lands in Verona for the first time with a charity concert
A performance combining singing, dance, and music from a repertoire that blends modern gospel with the most spiritual roots. The Veneto ensemble "New Generation Gospel...
“The Emperor of Atlantis” on stage at the Teatro Filarmonico. Two appointments to celebrate Memorial Day
The one-act opera "The Emperor of Atlantis" by Viktor Ullmann, with a libretto by Petr Kien, was created between 1943 and 1944 while the authors were detained in the...
“Mozart a Verona,” a month-long festival of concerts, lectures, and performances
The fifth annual “Mozart in Verona” festival has begun. Throughout January, 35 events will be held to honour Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Austrian composer whose...
Opera singing has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
"The practice of opera singing in Italy" has been officially inscribed on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This was announced by...
“Arena young” is ready to start between performances for students and families, meetings with artists, and premiere concerts and ballets
Arena Young, the Fondazione Arena‘s project, will begin on January 17, 2024, and will include performances for students and families, meetings with artists, premiere...
Chamber concerts and guided tours: Arena Foundation’s Museo in Musica season kicks off on January 28
The Fondazione Arena's new chamber concert season will be a conversation between music and art. The Museo in Musica will begin on January 28 with eight chamber...
“Alexia’s Christmas”: Teatro Ristori dinner show in Verona
“Cene spettacolo”. Instead of the classic red armchairs, elegant round tables with dinner served and, to follow, top-class performances. An enthralling format that...
Italy’s best cultural experience is made in Verona. Fondazione Arena wins the British magazine Luxlife’s award
Luxlife’s “Best Cultural Experience 2023 in Italy” award has gone to Fondazione Arena. Every year, the British magazine lists the top travel, hospitality, and...
Philharmonic Theater, countdown to the 2024 artistic season
Five opera titles, ten symphony concerts, world premieres, and the grand return of ballet. It's countdown time for the 2024 artistic season at the Philharmonic Theater,...
Fucina Machiavelli welcomes internationality with a new artistic season
A European group and an Argentine composer will be performing in Verona as part of the 2023–2024 Fucina Machiavelli season, which began with an Iranian author. The...
The future of the earth as seen through the eyes of six international artists. The exhibition Tomorrows runs until 12 november
"Tomorrows. Notes on the Future of Earth" brings six international artists to Verona in an exhibition that explores the effects of globalization, the environmental...