Opernfestspiele in der Arena di Verona

The Arena di Verona opera festival has taken place since 1913 in the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Verona's historic centre, converted each summer into an open air lyric stage seating roughly 30,000 spectators. The programme centres on the major Italian repertoire, particularly Verdi, Puccini and Rossini, staged with large scale productions suited to the antique tiered seating.