Our Top 8 Live Music Experiences in Florence

1.Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,692 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

Spend one hour with professional opera singers and a pianist inside Florence’s Santa Monaca Church, a 1400s building with frescoes and striking acoustics. Hear familiar pieces by Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Bellini, and Mascagni in an intimate setting. A short intermission gives you time to buy wine, then continue your evening near Santo Spirito.

“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…”

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2.Italian Opera Concert Ticket in Florence’s Santa Monaca Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 602 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36

Attend a 70-minute evening concert in Florence’s former Santa Monaca Church, where professional singers and a pianist perform arias from La Traviata, Tosca, La Bohème, The Marriage of Figaro, and more. The 9:15pm program is intimate, smart casual, and easy to add after dinner.

“Simple but enjoyable… all three (the pianist and the two opera singers) are very professional, very relaxing night out!”

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3.Evening Classical Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 574 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Spend an evening with the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina as it performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Bach’s Air, Mozart’s A Little Night Music, and Pachelbel’s Canon. Your concert takes place at either Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio Auditorium or the Zeffirelli Museum, depending on the option booked. Choose from three seating categories and receive a printed program.

“Great musicians, great renditions, great venue! A very worthwhile experience”

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4.Heart of Florence: Dinner and Three Tenors Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Begin with a fixed three-course Tuscan dinner near Piazza della Signoria, then walk to Cattedrale dell’Immagine for an intimate concert of opera arias and Neapolitan songs. Reserved seating ranges from back to VIP. Wine, beer, coffee, and other drinks cost extra.

“great meal and lovely concert, in a lovely setting”

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5.Opera Concert Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 377 reviews · 1 hour · from $32Best value

At 9:15 p.m., professional opera singers and a pianist perform arias by Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and others inside Chiesa Santa Maria al Tempio near Santa Croce. The singers and program change by night. Expect an intimate one-hour recital, beautiful frescoes, and a relaxed introduction to opera for $32.

“A fabulous experience. Both the singer and her pianist were amazingly talented, the acoustics were incredible and in a perfect setting. A real highlight of our visit to Florence .”

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6.Dinner and Concert with “Three Tenors”: A Real Italian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Begin at 6:30 pm near Piazza della Signoria for a three-course Tuscan dinner, then walk about 10 minutes to Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio for opera arias, Neapolitan songs, live musicians, and occasional dancers. The evening lasts about three hours. Check your voucher carefully, since directions, venue details, and seating arrangements matter.

“The Concert - by far. It was incredible to listen to these 3 tenors. Dinner was just ok - It was a bit difficult to find the concert after dinner - and the booking said the concert started at 8, when it actually started at 8:30.”

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7.Pizza Dinner and Opera Arias Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 238 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $98

Begin with a two-course pizza dinner, drinks, and dessert at a traditional Oltrarno restaurant. At 9:00 PM, walk a few minutes to Santa Monaca Church for an intimate concert of famous arias by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and others. No guide accompanies you, so bring clear directions and allow time between dinner and the performance.

“Great experience to be able to have a three course meal with wine, and the. A show great to be out in areas you would t usually go. The opera singers and pianist, out of this world.”

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8.The Three Tenors in Concert Nessun Dorma

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 190 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Spend 90 minutes hearing three tenors perform arias from La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Tosca, plus O sole mio and Funiculì Funiculà. A mandolin, cello, and grand piano accompany the singers in an intimate historic venue near Ponte Vecchio. Choose your seating category, collect assigned tickets at the theater, and keep expectations flexible about the venue and featured songs.

“Fantastic experience for lovers of opera. No microphones were used but music and vocals was exceptional”

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