15 Concerts in Rome Worth Booking

1.“The Most Beautiful Opera Arias” Concert

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

Spend about 50 minutes with opera singers and a pianist from Opera da Camera di Roma in a small Waldesian Church near Piazza Venezia. Expect arias from La Traviata, Turandot, and Rigoletto, along with Neapolitan songs and Vivaldi. Roberto has hosted and played piano at some performances, while the singers and pianist may change.

“A beautiful hour of wonderful piano and singing, three very talented artists put on a fabulous show. Bravo!!”

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2.Opera Concert at Palazzo Poli – Fontana di Trevi

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

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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3.The Three Tenors at St. Paul’s Church Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Spend 90 minutes at St. Paul’s Within the Walls on Via Nazionale, hearing tenors Francesco Fortes, Alessandro Fortunato, and Stefano Sorrentino with a string quartet and piano. The program moves from Puccini and Verdi to O Sole Mio and Torna a Surriento, with humor, audience interaction, and excellent church acoustics.

“It was an amazing experience to see the three best tenors in the world. I was not expecting their engagement with the audience, and their antics with each other. The venue was perfect, the centuries old church had wonderful acoustics.”

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

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

At 7:30 pm, enter Palazzo Poli on Via Poli 54 for a one-hour opera concert near the Trevi Fountain. Expect well-known Italian arias, strong soprano and baritone voices, and live accompaniment from a string quartet. The small salon keeps you close to the performers, while the palace setting and fountain view add a memorable Rome touch.

“The performance featured an excellent string quartet and two extremely capable opera singers alternating between well known favorites. Great fun, and the experience included a nice bar that opened an hour before the show.”

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6.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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7.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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8.Concert Ticket – The Most Beautiful Opera Arias by Opera da Camera di Roma

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

Spend about 50 minutes with Opera da Camera di Roma as soprano and tenor soloists perform Italian opera favorites, Neapolitan songs, and classical music with piano. Concerts are held near Piazza Venezia or at a Methodist church on Sundays. Expect an intimate setting, mobile admission, and a small-scale program rather than a full orchestra.

“A wonderful pianist, a marvelous tenor, and and exceptional soprano! An opera sampling to close out our brief stay in Rome -- perfect. Tonight (Sunday) was at a Methodist church with good acoustics. A small venue with a dozen in the audience up close; very intimate. A short intermission with a glass of wine provided an opportunity for a few pictures (selfies). See it if you can. Ciao.”

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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

Spend 90 minutes with I Virtuosi dell’opera di Roma at St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church. The concert pairs violin, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, and horn with soprano, tenor, and baritone voices in highlights from Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, and others. Choose Category A, Category B, or VIP seating.

“Brilliant evening with amazing singers in a wonderful setting.”

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10.Terrazza Borromini Open-Air Opera with Aperitif

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

Enjoy a small-group opera evening at Palazzo Pamphilj, with a wine and cheese aperitif, live soprano, tenor, and piano, plus views over Piazza Navona. The program includes beloved arias and duets, followed by a guided visit to La Grande Bellezza rooftop terrace. Paola and other featured artists may introduce the music in English.

“This was AMAZING. Such a beautiful experience. Very unique. The singers were truly professional. The view from the rooftop breathtaking.”

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

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

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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13.“Chopin & Italian Friends” Piano Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Spend one hour with a live pianist performing Chopin alongside piano arrangements of Verdi, Mascagni, Puccini, Debussy, Gershwin, and Italian composer G. Ponte. Concerts run Monday to Saturday at the Waldensian Church and Sundays at the Methodist Church. English and Italian assistance is available, and church seating is wheelchair accessible.

“Buen pianista, pero no siguió todo el guión. Hubo un par de piezas que no tocó: Fantasie Impromptu de Chopin y Claro de luna de Debussy.”

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14.Chopin Piano Concert by Candle Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 50 min · from $29

You’ll hear Chopin performed by a pianist at 6:00 PM in a historic Roman church, surrounded by candlelight and natural acoustics. The 50-minute concert suits classical music fans and curious Rome visitors alike. Seating is limited, the church is wheelchair accessible, and English-speaking hosting is provided.

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15.Musical masterpieces: The best of the Baroque concert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend an evening with organ and countertenor performances by artists from the Papal Sistine Chapel Choir at Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Anima. The one-hour program includes Händel, Vivaldi, Bach, Pergolesi, Böhm, and more, with the church’s ornate Baroque interior providing the setting.

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