Our Top 15 Opera Shows in Rome

1.Opera Concert at Palazzo Poli – Fontana di Trevi

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

Spend one hour in Palazzo Poli, the 16th-century palace behind the Trevi Fountain, for an opera concert in Sala Dante. Expect professional singers and musicians, a program of familiar opera and classical pieces, and time to view the fountain from the hall balconies. English and Italian assistance is available.

“Concert - string Quartet with 2 opera singers was amazing!Just the right length. View of the Trevi fountain was beautiful and the seats were very comfortable! Beautiful evening - highly recommend!”

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2.Italian Opera Night Concert by Candle Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 630 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Spend an atmospheric hour with Opera da Camera di Roma, hearing a tenor and soprano perform opera arias, duets, and Neapolitan songs with piano accompaniment. Roberto often guides the evening from the piano, adding brief explanations and warm humor. The candlelit historic setting, accessible venue, and $37 price make this a simple introduction to Italian opera.

“Absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend, even though you might not be an opera person, you would still feel it all the way through your core!”

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3.Italian Opera Concert and Traditional Dinner

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

Spend an evening with the Opera da Camera di Roma, hearing tenor and soprano arias, piano music, Vivaldi, and Neapolitan songs inside the Waldensian Church. The concert begins at 7:30 pm and lasts about 70 minutes. Afterward, walk roughly 500 meters to Enoteca Corsi for a four-course Roman meal.

“It was an absolute fantastic, Opera concert. From start to finish it was a joy to watch. And the acoustics inside the church were brilliant. The Tenor, Soprano and the Pianist were excellent. And the dinner afterwards was lovely. I would definitely go back.”

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4.Freddie Mercury Opera Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 381 reviews · 50 min · from $50

Spend 50 minutes with Italian opera singers and pianist Roberto at the Opera da Camera di Roma Hall. Freddie Mercury and Queen songs are recast for classical voices, alongside Handel and Indian music linked to Mercury’s life. Expect a small audience, table seating, audience participation, and sometimes wine and snacks.

“Location was beautiful also for the acoustic. The lyric singers were really good in interpreting the Great Freddie Mercury!”

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

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

Spend 75 minutes with opera’s best-known arias and duets at St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland near the Quirinale Palace. Expect works from *Tosca*, *La Bohème*, *Turandot*, and more, performed by professional singers and pianist, followed by wine, snacks, and a chance to meet the artists.

“Beautiful experience! 100% recommended, the musical experience was out of this world and the perfect end for a romantic day in Rome.”

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

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

Meet Paola and the Roma Opera Omnia team near Piazza Navona for an intimate English-language concert of Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, and other Italian composers. Hear close-range arias and duets with wine, nonalcoholic drinks, and snacks, then visit La Grande Bellezza rooftop for panoramic Rome views.

“Perfect Romantic evening with good food company and wonderful music . The views are spectacular!! Small group of people so you are close to the Opera singers .”

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7.I Virtuosi dell’opera di Roma: La Traviata at St. Paul Within the Walls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Attend a 2-hour-20-minute performance of Verdi’s La Traviata by I Virtuosi dell’Opera di Roma at St Paul Within the Walls. The 8:30 pm show uses the church as its setting, with singers, musicians, costumes, and a simple stage. Choose your seating category carefully, arrive early, and read the plot first if you do not speak Italian.

“Such a beautiful place to see such a moving piece of work. The performances were outstanding and were enhanced by sitting in such an incredible building. We booked front row seats and were essentially sitting on a bench on the 'stage'.”

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8.Open-Air Opera Concert with Terrace Aperitif in the Heart of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Meet near Piazza Navona for an English introduction to Italian opera, then enjoy about an hour of live arias on Terrazza Borromini with wine, cheeses, salami, honey, and marmalade. Paola and fellow singers have hosted the program, followed by a guided visit to La Grande Bellezza rooftop, with Rome views and optional drinks by reservation.

“Whilst the opera itself was wonderful, the event itself does feel a bit rushed. The nibbles were beautifully presented but there was very little time to enjoy them before the singing started. There was also no interval or pause for a breather which would’ve been nice given that there is food, wines and a beautiful balcony to enjoy. Generally a good evening, but a bit rushed through for a premium excursion and given the amount paid.”

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9.Rooftop Bar Opera Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 94 reviews · from $190

Spend 75 minutes at Rome’s La Grande Bellezza rooftop in Palazzo Pamphilj, with a reserved seat, live opera by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Bellini, an Italian aperitif, and views over Piazza Navona. The small group is limited to 10 people, and the concert moves indoors if weather turns bad.

“Excellent show delightful location but. host - maitre d" and hostess staff should be much more formally dressed need some elegance in decor need some more flowers to stage the venue but great experience”

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10.Rooftop Bar Opera Show: The Great Beauty of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Meet at Terrazza Borromini beside Piazza Navona for a 1-hour-45-minute rooftop concert led by opera singers Paola and Francescoantonio. Hear arias by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and Bellini while enjoying prosecco, wine, Italian cheeses, and salami above Rome’s historic center. Seating and weather can affect the experience.

“Everything about this experience was fabulous! The rooftop setting is stunning, and we were lucky enough to be there on a beautiful evening. We enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres, wine, and cordial service. As for the artists, they were pros. Not only did they sing beautiful Italian opera, they established a great rapport with the audience in this intimate setting. All the while, the sun was setting in the background. Highly recommend!”

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11.La Traviata The Original Opera by Giuseppe Verdi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours with Verdi’s La Traviata at St. Paul Within the Walls Church in central Rome. Opera e Lirica soloists perform with choir and orchestra led by Maestro Elvin Dhimitri, with ballet included in the Rome production. Choose front, middle, or back seating, but expect church pews, assigned seats, and possible sightline limits.

“We had front row seats to La Treviata in Rome It was one of the hottest nights in Rome, so congrats to the performers and orchestra. We had googled the synopsis of the opera, which greatly assisted us following the performance. The Opera and music was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great way to end our visit to Rome. The church was a beautiful backdrop for a wonderful performance. Highly recommend attending!”

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12.Opera Concert Ticket in Rome with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Spend an evening with a soprano, tenor, and pianist performing Italian opera arias and Neapolitan songs in Rome’s Waldensian Church. The concert is followed by a regional meal at Enoteca Corsi, near the Pantheon. Expect an intimate recital rather than a full orchestra or staged opera, with pasta, a second course, dessert, bread, and water included.

“Beautiful songs! Incredible voices! Relax music! Wonderful time! Delicious dinner after show! Excellent opera concert!”

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13.Freddie Mercury Opera Show in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

At Rome’s Chiesa Evangelica Metodista, Opera da Camera di Roma singers and a pianist reshape Freddie Mercury’s music as opera. Expect solo Mercury songs, selected Queen pieces, classical arias, stained-glass surroundings, and a glass of wine with light snacks. The show begins at 8:45 pm and lasts about an hour.

“Very intimate setting, and the singers and pianist are incredible. Freddy Mercury solo songs are the focus, with a couple of Queen tunes on the piano. Classical music of Handel is also included.”

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14.Opera Concert in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · from $100

Enter the Princess Doria Pamphilj’s Secret Apartment in Rome for an English guided tour and intimate opera concert. A soprano performs with original-style Baroque instruments, including flute, guitar, and theorbo. Add a three-course Roman dinner near Piazza Navona and Largo Argentina for an extra finish to the evening.

“The concert was very moving. Beautiful. Thank you very much.”

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15.Dinner and Opera Performance at Palazzo Pamphili

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $258

At Palazzo Pamphilj, you’ll sip Prosecco on Terrazza Borromini, then enjoy Italian opera before and between courses in the Innocenzo X Hall. Expect singers such as Paola Alonzi, Fabio Andreotti, and Massimiliano Franchina, a meat or fish dinner, Italian wine, and a final toast overlooking Piazza Navona.

“The opera programme and choice of songs were amazing. Paola alonzi,fabio andreotti and massimiliano franchina were fantastic. The food was on another level and tasted great. The greeter and the servers were also fantastic. What a night to remember. I thank you all for a great night.”

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