Our Top 15 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 $32

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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9.Concert Matinée Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Spend one hour near Florence’s Santa Croce with an opera singer and professional pianist performing famous arias by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, and others. Some sessions feature chamber music instead. Soprano Laura Andreini and pianist Adamo have earned especially warm praise for their expressive, polished performances in the charming Auditorium Santa Croce al Tempio.

“This was a wonderful, intimate opera experience. it felt very Florentine due to the historical instruments and chronological narrative of song choices. The music was beautiful. highly recommend.”

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10.Italian Opera in Santa Monaca Church with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join provider Elena Pinciaroli for a three-hour Florence evening pairing a Tuscan dinner at Trattoria Napoleone with live opera in Santa Monaca Church. Expect Italian arias by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Mozart, and Bellini, sung by professional performers with piano accompaniment. Dinner begins around 7:00 or 7:15 pm, while the concert may start later.

“We could not have asked for a better experience. First, the Dinner. I think this was the best meal we had in all of Tuscany. The wine was fantastic, the food was amazing! the service was exceptions (we adored talking with Irjs). The first course was a typical charcuterie board, followed by vegetarian appetizers (don't worry, you won't miss the meat!). Then a sampling of 3 types of pasta, one of which we enjoyed so much we asked for seconds! Then dessert was chocolate salami. We liked it so much they gave us the recipe (the owners grandmother's recipe no less!!). We had a wonderful experience. Which then led to…”

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11.Italian Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Spend an evening with soprano Alessia Battini, baritone David Ciarrocchi, and pianist Gianni Cigna as they perform famous arias and duets by Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, and Rossini. Depending on your booking option, the concert takes place at Zeffirelli Concert Hall or the historic Auditorium of Santo Stefano near Ponte Vecchio.

“It was amazing: the acoustics in the beautiful church next to the famous bridge Veccio. The singer from Armenia had amazing voice and him together with nice Italian singer-soprano accompanied by charming piano player they created very special atmosphere. I took VIP ticket being afraid that it will one of those overcrowded events but it was a nice surprise how few chairs were there and therefore any ticket would be good although I still recommend either VIP or middle seats. True soul of amazing Florence, highly recommended!”

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12.Pizza Dinner and Italian Opera Arias Concert in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Begin with pizza, tiramisù, and drinks near Piazza del Carmine in Florence’s Oltrarno district, then walk to Santa Monaca Church for 90 minutes of Italian opera arias. Expect familiar selections from La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, and other classics, performed by singers with piano accompaniment. The evening lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes and is limited to 25 people.

“Quaint restaurant in interesting part of town. Food was good with sizeable portions. Short walk to the church for a beautiful concert- the singer and pianist were extraordinary. Just happened to be all saints day so we were delighted by a fireworks display en route back to our hotel. Lovely evening”

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13.Florence Opera Duomo Complex: a full guided experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Spend about two hours exploring Florence’s Duomo complex with an English-speaking art historian and a maximum of eight people. You’ll visit the Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata crypt, cathedral, and dome, with timed entry, headsets, and views across Florence. Guide Giana has earned praise for clear explanations and lively medieval stories.

“Giana, our guide, did a wonderful job both showing us the most interesting sights in/around the Duomo, but also mixed in stories to help bring medieval Florence to life. Her command of the English language was adequate, and she worked hard to ensure we understood her stories. The buildings were amazing and the views from the top of the dome are breathtaking.”

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14.Tuscany: Cooking, Dinner & Live Opera in the countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $188

Spend 3.5 hours at Opera in the Kitchen near Barberino Tavarnelle, where chef Irene leads a hands-on class in a 1600s villa’s old barn kitchen. Pick seasonal herbs, make four traditional courses from Lulu’s grandmother’s recipes, taste family olive oil and wine, then eat to live Italian opera. Transfers from Florence cost €40 to €60 per person.

“La cocinada muy practica para cualquier público El show de ópera increíble Una velada inolvidable Me hubiera gustado poder recorrer algo del viñedo”

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15.Florence Opera Concerts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $28Best value

Attend a one-hour evening concert at Florence’s Oratorio di Santa Maria Vergine della Croce al Tempio. Professional opera singers perform famous arias by composers from Haydn and Mozart to Puccini and Verdi, accompanied by piano. You choose your own seat, enjoy the frescoed church setting, and leave independently after the 9:15 pm performance.

“Both the pianist and the singer were incredible. An authentic experience of Italian opera in the most beautiful of surrounds. Even despite having a novice interest in the genre, it was accessible, entertaining, and illuminating. We cannot recommend it enough.”

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