The 15 Best Concerts and Opera in Venice

1.La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,742 reviews · 1 day · from $14Our pick

Enter Venice’s La Fenice Opera House with a skip-the-ticket-line admission and an audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish. Allow about 45 to 60 minutes to follow the route through the auditorium, royal box, historic rooms, paintings, and Maria Callas display. Bring ID and your own headphones.

“Great! Such a beautiful place and the audio guide was very informative”

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2.Interpreti Veneziani Concert at Church of San Vidal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,256 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $37

Spend 90 minutes with Interpreti Veneziani in Venice’s Church of San Vidal. Expect Baroque concertos by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, strong acoustics, animated soloists, and an intimate church setting. Arrive 30 minutes early for better seating. A CD is available if you select that option.

“the place and the concert were amazing. We loved it and highly recommended”

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3.Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Live Classical Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,524 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41

Spend 75 minutes with I Musici Veneziani as professional musicians perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice. Expect fast, expressive violin work, Baroque costumes, a handsome concert hall, and a short vocal appearance. The voucher is presented at the ticket office from 8 pm. Check the start time when booking.

“the costumes and skill of the musicians and singer.”

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4.Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert & Music Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,065 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Visit Venice’s Music Museum, home to 200 instruments from 1600 to 1900, including Venetian violins and instruments from the Cremona school. Then attend Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at San Vidal Church, performed by Interpreti Veneziani, Venice’s long-running Baroque ensemble. The English-speaking host provides assistance, and the ticket is valid for one day.

“We loved it! 🎵 ❤️ We went with my sister and my mom. There are no assigned seats, so we came early and sat on the front. It was a great experience. Although we paid online €39 and on site it cost €31 🥲”

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5.Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Vivaldi Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,864 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Attend a live performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble inside Santa Maria della Visitazione, known as the Vivaldi Church. You’ll hear the music in the church where Antonio Vivaldi played, composed, and conducted. Arrive 45 minutes early for the best seats, and dress suitably for a church.

“Everything was incredible, the venue, the performers and the performance.”

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6.Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $94

Board a spacious catamaran at Riva dei Sette Martiri for a 90-minute sunset cruise past San Marco Bay, the Giudecca Canal, and toward Lido. Andreas and his crew serve cicchetti and one drink, while a live saxophonist plays jazz, bossa, and soul. Bring a light layer, and carry cash if you want another drink.

“Great experience! We loved to jazz cruise at sunset, it was a great way to see Venice from the water and was a great time!”

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7.The Three Tenors Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,183 reviews · from $39

Spend 90 minutes with I Musici Veneziani at Venice’s Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, hearing three tenors, orchestra, and opera singers perform Verdi, Puccini, and Baroque favorites in period costume. Present your voucher at the ticket office from 8 pm. The intimate setting and accessible program suit first-time opera visitors.

“Amazing value, and great performances from the orchestra and the opera singers. Figaro, figaro figaro figaro figaro figaro figaro FIGAROOOOOOOOO. Bravo.”

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8.I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 945 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Attend a 90-minute evening concert by I Musici Veneziani in the Salone Capitolare at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. You’ll hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons alongside works by Albinoni and Pachelbel, with musicians in 18th-century costume and possible opera soloists. The €42.33 ticket includes admission and taxes, but seating is flat and first come within each ticket section.

“It was WONDERFUL! It was my first experience at an opera, and it was spectacular. Hoping to bring a couple of groups in the future.”

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9.Musica a Palazzo ‘Traveling Opera’ Performance in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $117

Musica a Palazzo presents shortened versions of La Traviata, Rigoletto, and The Barber of Seville inside Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. You follow the singers from salon to salon as each act unfolds, with live musical accompaniment and one included drink at intermission. Expect an intimate performance, ornate rooms, and a libretto available for about €5.

“This experience was awesome from finding location staff Opéra singers musicians and just the location of where acts were proformed was magical”

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10.I Musici Veneziani Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tenor arias

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Spend about 90 minutes with I Musici Veneziani in Venice’s Salone Capitolare at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. You’ll hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and familiar tenor arias, performed by a chamber orchestra and singers in 18th-century Venetian dress. Choose VIP seating in rows 1 to 3, standard seats in rows 4 to 12, or rear seating.

“Small gorgeous venue. Amazing atmosphere. Incredible talent. A departure from sightseeing for an evening activity.”

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11.Interpreti Veneziani Ensemble Baroque Concert in Venice Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 90 minutes with Interpreti Veneziani, an acclaimed chamber ensemble performing Baroque music in Venice’s 17th-century Church of San Vidal. Expect strings, harpsichord, powerful acoustics, and a changing program that may include Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, or Mozart. Seating is open, so arrive early for a better view.

“My husband and i really enjoyed this concert. The atmosphere was superb. The quality of the musicians was excellent”

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12.Opera Concert at Casanova Prisons in St. Mark Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 347 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Meet at the Palace of Prisons beside Doge’s Palace, cross the bridge on the right, and settle into the old Council Hall for a one-hour concert. Opera singers and a pianist perform works by Mozart, Rossini, Puccini, Offenbach, and Lehár. The setting is intimate, historic, and separate from the Doge’s Palace tour.

“Enjoyed every minute of this wonderful performance, great singers and the pianist. Recommend highly to all opera lovers.”

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13.Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Vivaldi Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 287 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Attend an 80-minute performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble inside the Church of the Pietà, also called Santa Maria della Visitazione. You’ll sit in the historic church linked with Vivaldi’s work, so arrive 45 minutes early for better seats. English-speaking staff are available, but this is a concert ticket, not a guided tour.

“The concert was an incredible experience. The church was a beautiful setting and the musicians were so talented and passionate.”

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14.Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Set out from Via Giuseppe Garibaldi for a 90-minute sunset cruise aboard a spacious catamaran. You’ll pass Santa Maria della Salute, Giudecca, San Giorgio Maggiore, Lido, Sant’Elena, and the Biennale gardens while sipping prosecco or spritz and listening to live saxophone. Fabio and the friendly crew help create a relaxed evening, with blankets available when the lagoon wind picks up.

“Andreas went out of his way to accommodate us. We took the lunch tour. Absolutely spectacular. The food, the music, the crew were excellent. We got to see all of Venice on a grand scale. We went to parts many tourists don’t know exist. The view was so beautiful. This was our best part of our trip to Italy. I hear the sunset tour is fabulous. This is something that is etched in our minds and hearts forever. Thank you Andreas.”

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15.Concert at Palazzo Pisani Revedin in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $104

Attend a one-hour evening concert at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin’s Future’s Art Gallery in Venice. The program centers on classical music, including cello, inside a cultural center built for art and music. Meet at Fondamenta Narisi at 9:00 pm. Pickup is offered, and mobile tickets make entry simple.

“Muy recomendable, un ambiente de paz y musica para el alma, apoyemos a la cultura de la musica, nos encanto para toda la familia”

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