VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular opera & classical concerts in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice Opera House with a 7-language audio guide. See rooms, architecture, and opera history fast.
Most Popular“Loved seeing La Fenice Teatro, it was the highlight of our trip to Venice. It is jawdroppingly beautiful!”
Baroque strings in the Church of San Vidal. A 90-minute Venice concert by Interpreti Veneziani with Vivaldi plus optional CD.
“It was perfection. I’ve been following this ensemble for a couple of years.. listening to their recordings on vinyl. To have the opportunity to experience them live, in Venice, was sublime!!”
A Vivaldi Four Seasons concert with I Musici Veneziani in Venice’s ornate Salone Capitolare, with period costumes and baroque extras.
“Very enjoyable performance Chairs a bit uncomfortable Acoustics very good. Costumes are a nice added touch”
Musica a Palazzo stages traveling opera in Venice’s Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, moving salon to salon with an included drink.
“Very unique and personal production. Small audience follows the cast to a new room/set in the palace for each act. The place is gorgeous and the musicians and cast were superb!”
Venice’s Scuola Grande San Teodoro hosts I Musici Veneziani’s Vivaldi and tenor arias in an intimate, costumed baroque concert.
“Small gorgeous venue. Amazing atmosphere. Incredible talent. A departure from sightseeing for an evening activity.”
Explore Teatro La Fenice on a 1-hour English guided tour: opulent rooms, royal box views, opera history, and today’s premieres in Venice.
“Our guide Sara was great; very knowledgeable and captivating! Brilliant story teller and happy to answer any questions. The inside of the theatre is stunning, and your ticket allows you to stay as long as you want after the tour. There is even a little cafe in there. We got to see inside the royal…”
A 90-minute baroque concert by Interpreti Veneziani in Venice’s San Vidal, with open seating, superb acoustics, and included music.
“It was an amazing experience in Venezia. The orchestra was amazing. Arrive early because the seats are not reserved”
An intimate hour of opera arias in Venice’s St. Mark Square Prisons, with top voices and piano in Casanova’s palace. From $46.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the evening listening to some extremely talented musicians.”
One-hour English tour at Teatro La Fenice in Venice with a local guide and ticket included, plus the phoenix story of two fires.
“I booked a ticket for tour on Saturday but when we arrived the theatre informed us they were closed on Saturday. We were unable to reschedule since we left Venice today. We would like a refund since it allowed me to book on a day they were closed.”
A one-hour Venice classical music concert at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, combining art-space calm with practical logistics like pickup and mobile tickets.
“Muy recomendable, un ambiente de paz y musica para el alma, apoyemos a la cultura de la musica, nos encanto para toda la familia”
A 1.5-hour Vivaldi-centered baroque concert in Venice’s historic Pietà church, with strict rules and world-class acoustics.
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Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice’s Chiesa di San Vidal, then visit the Museo della Musica for free with your ticket.
“A wonderful experience for the whole family! Hearing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons live in concert was a bucket list item for me. So happy to have heard it on Christmas Night in the Museo Della Musica by fantastic musicians!”
Eat organic Venetian cicchetti, sip wine, and listen to world-class live jazz at Laguna Libre on the Cannaregio canal.
“Nel prezzo è compreso aperitivo e cena con una bottiglia di vino. qualità buona eccetto le cozze nel mio cous cous che non erano fresche. Musicisti molto bravi. Unica ma importante nota dolente c'era una festa in una sala accanto di ragazzi di 20 anni che per accedere passavano dal ristorante con un vai e…”
Evening Interpreti Veneziani baroque concert in San Vidal, plus Music Museum entry at San Maurizio. Hear Vivaldi and Mozart live.
“Amazing musicians! I'm not a huge classical fan, but even I appreciated how great an experience this is! Beautiful church adds to the night.”
A 1.5-hour baroque concert in Venice’s Santa Maria della Pietà, spotlighting Vivaldi and his era. Wheelchair accessible.
“It was amazing to hear Vivaldi in the church where he actually performed. The music was absolutely splendid. Well worth it!!”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
