10 Opera Performances in Rome Worth Booking

1.Rome: “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 warm Waldesian Church near Piazza Venezia. Expect familiar arias from La Traviata, Turandot, and Rigoletto, plus Neapolitan songs and Vivaldi. The lineup may vary, and the format suits first-time opera listeners.

“It was a magical experience, I throughly enjoyed the piano playing and opera singing. A great setting with beautiful acoustics, a must on anyone’s Rome to do list. The female singing brought me to tears on several occasions. All musicians were brilliant!”

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2.Rome: Opera Concert at Palazzo Poli – Fontana di Trevi

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

Meet at Palazzo Poli, the 16th-century palace behind the Trevi Fountain, for a one-hour concert in Sala Dante. Expect opera voices, string musicians, beautiful acoustics, palace art, and a rare view of the fountain from the hall’s balconies. Regular and VIP seats are available.

“It was brilliant, the singers and musicians and the venue , such a great experience, we definitely recommend it .”

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3.Rome: Italian Opera Night Concert by Candle Glow

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

Spend one hour with tenor and soprano singers, piano accompaniment, and candlelit Italian opera in a historic Roman venue. Expect familiar arias by Puccini, Verdi, and Donizetti, plus Neapolitan songs. Pianist Roberto may add short explanations and warm audience interaction.

“Amazing singing and location. Most talking was also in Italian which we don’t speak but that’s okay, we were there for the opera singing which was amazing.”

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4.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 beside Trevi Fountain for a one-hour concert of famous Italian opera arias. A soprano and baritone perform with a live string quartet in a small salon, with views toward the fountain, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and charging stations.

“It's a nice experience overall, the string quartet is quite talented. The two singers have good chemistry. Overall its not a master class of talent but a nice, sweet and short performance of some of the more well-known classical pieces of Italian opera.”

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5.Rome: Italian Opera Concert and Traditional Dinner

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

Spend an evening with Opera da Camera di Roma in the Waldensian Church, hearing tenor and soprano soloists with piano. The 70-minute concert includes Verdi, Puccini, Vivaldi, Neapolitan songs, and a short break, followed by dinner at Enoteca Corsi near the Pantheon.

“The singers were very good and professional and they made you feel part of the show. I think it would have made it even more memorable if it had been a bit longer even if it costed more. Overall it was very enjoyable.”

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6.Rome: Freddie Mercury Opera Show

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

At the Opera da Camera di Roma Hall, singers including Roberto, Francesca, and Emmanuel perform Freddie Mercury and Queen songs in operatic arrangements with piano. Expect a 50-minute concert, a small candlelit room, occasional audience participation, and often wine and snacks at your table.

“It was a wonderful experience with great music, wine and snacks. Cheers!”

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7.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 a soprano, tenor, and pianist performing Italian opera favorites, Neapolitan songs, and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Monday through Saturday concerts are held near Piazza Venezia, while Sunday shows use a small Methodist church with close-up seating and intimate acoustics.

“I saw on a travel show the host visiting an opera while in Rome, so I thought, "What a great idea!" This show was like 45 minutes long with no intermission. I wish they would have sung "Figaro."”

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8.Rome: 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. Expect famous arias, duets, overtures, and ensemble pieces from Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Mozart, Bizet, and others. Choose category A, B, or VIP seating, and arrive early if you want a better view.

“Enjoyed the concert However it should say when booking no phones allowed or that you can use phone .it makes a difference to a booking if it was highlighted”

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9.Rome: Terrazza Borromini Open-Air Opera with Aperitif

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

Spend an intimate evening at Palazzo Pamphilj with live soprano, tenor, and piano performances, an Italian aperitif, and views over Piazza Navona. After the concert, follow your host to the La Grande Bellezza rooftop for a 360-degree view of St. Peter’s, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Rome.

“The rooftop was beautiful and opera was a perfect selection of music.”

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10.Rome: “Opera’s Greatest Hits” Opera Concert with Aperitif

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

Spend 75 minutes with opera’s greatest arias and duets at St. Andrew’s Church near the Quirinale Palace. Hear music from Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Rossini, and others, with stories between selections. Seats are limited and unnumbered. Afterward, share a drink and snacks with the artists.

“Lovely evening with very friendly and talented artists - great for both opera lovers and for those looking to experience it for the first time”

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