The 12 Best Opera Concerts in Rome

1.“The Most Beautiful Opera Arias” Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,495 reviews · 50 min · from $40Our pick

Hear famous Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs, and Vivaldi in an intimate Waldesian Church near Piazza Venezia.

“Pianist was ever so sympathetic to the singers; soprano was excellent and tenor gave a fantastic rendition of the Tosca (forgive me - I think, but am not sure, it was “E lucevan le stelle"). Church was comfortable and warm. Host showed us to our pew. Directions to get us to the church were flawless.”

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2.Opera Concert at Palazzo Poli – Fontana di Trevi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,026 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Enjoy a one-hour opera concert in Palazzo Poli, with string musicians, singers, art exhibits, and a rare view of Rome's Trevi Fountain.

“Beautiful setting with world class musicians and singers,magical!”

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3.La Traviata at St. Paul’s Within the Walls

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 683 reviews · 2h 10m · from $47

See Verdi’s La Traviata in Rome’s St. Paul’s Within the Walls, with professional singers, live orchestra, dramatic costumes, and flexible seating.

“Wow La Triviata was a incredible experience for my son and myself the cast where out of this world . Their performance was hair standing up on the back of your neck one minute your crying and the next laughing a truly magical and memorable evening from an outstanding cast and such a historic setting”

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4.The Four Seasons by Vivaldi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 595 reviews · 1h 20m · from $35

Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in central Rome with violinist Elvin Dhimitri, intimate venues, Italian Baroque music, and possible Trevi Fountain views.

“It was absolute tremendous, i cannot explain the environment even the audience couldn’t stop applauding.”

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5.The Great Opera Arias Concert at Palazzo Poli – Trevi Fountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Hear famous opera arias with a string quartet inside Palazzo Poli, overlooking Rome’s Trevi Fountain in an intimate one-hour concert.

“The show was great and it exceeded my expectations. Everyone did great and it was an awesome show. I really had a lot of fun.”

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6.Italian Opera Concert and Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 453 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Review of Rome’s Italian opera concert in a historic church, with Verdi, Puccini, Neapolitan songs, and a traditional Roman dinner.

“the Opra was amazing not something we would usually book but so glad we did. the food at the restaurant was delicious. the portion sizes were very generous and the whole evening was fantastic value for money”

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7.Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 435 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

See Verdi’s La Traviata in Rome’s St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church, with live orchestra, choir, and singers for a memorable $41 evening.

“The venue was special, with excellent acoustics. The view of the stage was poor, even though we did not buy the cheapest tickets. If you can afford the first rows price, you will definitely get more out of the opera.”

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8.Concert Ticket – The Most Beautiful Opera Arias by Opera da Camera di Roma

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Hear famous Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs, and Vivaldi in a historic Rome church at this intimate, affordable evening concert.

“A lovely concert, great musicians, great music in a lovely intimate church. Good for families and music lovers.”

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9.St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church Opera Arias Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 312 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Best value

Hear famous Italian opera arias in Rome’s Gothic Revival St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church, with orchestra, soloists, and flexible seating.

“It was so amazing for my first time in Rome. Definitely recommend!!”

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10.Terrazza Borromini Open-Air Opera with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 212 reviews · from $167

Hear Verdi and Puccini on a private Piazza Navona terrace, with wine, Italian cheeses, opera singers, and a rooftop view of Rome.

“This event was exceptional in every way. A rooftop space overlooking the Piazza Navona, in an historic building. The setting and way tables were set up with elegantly appointed tableware was a great first impression. The aperitif was actually a delicious cheese and salami and prosciutto platter and wine & Prosecco. The performance by talented singers who gave heartfelt renditions of a selection of arias was moving. It exceeded all my expectations and I would recommend this to anyone visiting Rome who would like a unique experience.”

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11.“Opera’s Greatest Hits” Opera Concert with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 187 reviews · from $40

Hear beloved opera arias in Rome’s intimate St. Andrew’s Church, then share wine and snacks with the performers near Quirinale Palace.

“Great concert! We enjoyed it very much. The singers and pianists were all outstanding! The selection of pieces was so good! Thank you 🙏 the place is so intimate and gives a very good feeling, and the acoustics was amazing!!! Bravo! Very recommended”

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12.Open Air Opera Concert with Terrace aperitivo over Navona square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Enjoy intimate Italian opera, wine, cheese, and sunset views over Piazza Navona, followed by a brief 360-degree Rome rooftop visit.

“Beautiful night. Highly recommended. Overlooking Piazza Navona. Then treated with a 360 view ofRome from the roof at sunset!”

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