Stagione Opera
Opera season
A season of staged opera at Teatro Comunale, including Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Tristan und Isolde and Nabucco in 2027, for audiences who want full productions with orchestra and chorus.
Bologna · Nightlife · Since 1763
Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Bologna
Bologna's opera house presents opera, symphonic concerts and dance, with its 2027 season marking a return to its historic home in Piazza Verdi.
Photo © Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- WhereLargo Respighi 1
- NightlifeOpera house and concert venueOpera, concerts, dance, Accademia
- Opening hoursAfternoon 12:00–18:00
- Contact051 529011Official website ↗
Why go
About Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Teatro Comunale di Bologna is the city's opera and concert theatre, which the logo dates to 1763. It runs seasons of opera, symphonic and chamber concerts, dance and Accademia events, with its own orchestra and chorus.
While restoration works continue, performances take place at other venues, such as the Auditorium Manzoni. The 2027 season brings the company back to Piazza Verdi. The theatre also offers school and family activities, and hires out its stage productions.
Main services
What Teatro Comunale di Bologna offers
Services from the official website.
Concerti: Sinfonica, Camera, Gioia
Symphonic and chamber concerts
Concerts by the theatre's orchestra under guest conductors, split into Symphonic, Chamber and Gioia series, held at the Auditorium Manzoni while the main theatre is being restored.
Stagione Danza
Dance season
A dance programme beginning in April 2027, including a ballet of Swan Lake, for audiences who enjoy classical and contemporary choreography.
Accademia
Music activities and concerts from the theatre's Accademia, such as Domenica in musica, gala concerts and family shows like Pierino e il lupo.
Allestimenti scenici
Stage productions for hire
Sets, costumes and materials from past productions are available to hire, or for new co-productions, for other theatres wishing to restage them.
Photo © Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Services and facilities
Good to know at Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Support for reduced mobility
- Online ticket sales
Gallery
Inside Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Photo © Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Photo © Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Photo © Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Photo © Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Practical information
Teatro Comunale di Bologna: address, opening hours and contacts
Address
Largo Respighi 1, Bologna (current performances: Comunale Nouveau, Piazza della Costituzione 4)
Phone051 529011
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Afternoon |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–18:00 |
Location
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Getting there
How to get to Teatro Comunale di Bologna
From Piazza Maggiore
On foot: 680 m, about 11 min walk.
By car
The historic centre is a camera-controlled limited-traffic zone (ZTL): park outside it, and walk.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); walking times are approximate. Marconi Express time and fare from the operator.
Around the area
Near Teatro Comunale di Bologna: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Bologna landmarks with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
400 m away
Monument
The Two Towers
The skyline's twin emblems, one leaning, both under watchful care
480 m away
Viewpoint
The Finestrella of Via Piella
A little window onto Bologna's hidden canal
520 m away
Church
Santo Stefano, the “Seven Churches”
Seven sacred spaces in one, Bologna's little Jerusalem
570 m away
Market
The Quadrilatero market lanes
Medieval guild lanes still selling Bologna's best food
680 m away
Square
Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain
Bologna's living room, watched over by Giambologna's bronze Neptune
710 m away
Monument
Palazzo d’Accursio & the Clock Tower
Bologna's town hall, with frescoed halls and a clock tower
730 m away
Basilica
Basilica of San Petronio
Bologna’s great Gothic church, with Cassini’s meridian line
750 m away
Library
Salaborsa and its glass floor
Walk on glass over Villanovan huts and Roman Bononia
820 m away
Museum
Lucio Dalla’s House
Guided tours inside Lucio Dalla's home on Via D'Azeglio
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All things to do
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Bologna restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
490 m away
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria dal Biassanot
Pasta rolled by hand and grilled meats on Via Piella
580 m away
Wine bar / osteria
Osteria del Sole
Wine osteria since 1465: bring your own food
610 m away
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria Nonna Gigia
Handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled meats off Via dell’Indipendenza
640 m away
Emilian restaurant
Caminetto d'Oro
Family recipes and handmade pasta since 1980
650 m away
Traditional restaurant
Da Nello al Montegrappa
Handmade tortellini and tagliatelle in Bologna since 1948
950 m away
Chef's restaurant
Scacco Matto
Mario Ferrara's Lucanian-rooted cooking in a 1600s convent
960 m away
Bolognese restaurant
Da Cesari
Family-run since 1955 near Piazza Maggiore: tortellini in broth
1000 m away
Seasonal restaurant
Ahimè
Vegetable-led farm-to-table menu with house-made bread
★Holiplanet Favourite
Historic restaurant
Ristorante Diana
Tortellini in brodo and lasagne verdi since 1909
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City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Hotels, B&Bs and apartments with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
260 m away
Hotel
Hotel University Bologna
Homely 3-star near the university district and the main sights
320 m away
Hostel
Dopa Hostel
A unique 99% handmade hostel in the University area
340 m away
B&B
B&B Casa Elide
Three cosy rooms with views over Bologna's rooftops
440 m away
Family hotel
Albergo Garisenda
Small family-run hotel by the Two Towers with a panoramic terrace
470 m away
Unique stay
Torre Prendiparte
Sleep inside a 12th-century tower, sixty metres above Bologna
540 m away
Hotel
Albergo delle Drapperie
Romantic 3-star hotel in the ancient Quadrilatero
720 m away
Four-star hotel
Hotel Internazionale
Four-star hotel on Via dell'Indipendenza with a secret garden
750 m away
Hotel
Art Hotel Orologio
Family-run hotel in the pedestrian heart by Piazza Maggiore
760 m away
Hotel
I Portici Hotel
Palazzo Maccaferri hotel with a MICHELIN-starred restaurant
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On the Bologna map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Tours, classes and guided walks with their own Holiplanet page.
490 m away
City walking tours
Guide d'Arte
Licensed guides' cooperative for Bologna city and themed tours
790 m away
Bike tours
Walk 'n Ride by BikeinBO
Guided bike and walking tours plus bike rental
25.4 km away
Car museum / factory tour
Museo Automobili Lamborghini (MUDETEC) and Factory Tour
Lamborghini museum and production line tour in Sant'Agata Bolognese
41.7 km away
Balsamic vinegar tour
Acetaia Giusti
Free guided tour of the Giusti family museum and ageing rooms in Modena
Food valley tour
Italian Days
Parmigiano, balsamic and prosciutto producers in one day
Cooking class
Taste Bologna
Hands-on pasta class, small groups, near Piazza Maggiore
Balsamic vinegar producer visit
Acetaia Pedroni
Family acetaia in Nonantola (Modena): balsamic tour and tasting, €8
Food market tour
Delicious Bologna
Walking food tour through the Quadrilatero market and centre
For kids & families
Genus Bononiae
Weekend museum workshops for children at Palazzo Fava
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All experiences
On the Bologna map
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
Teatro Comunale di Bologna: frequently asked questions
Where is the box office and when is it open?
The Auditorium Manzoni box office (Via de' Monari 1/2) is open Tuesday to Friday 12:00–18:00 and Saturday 11:00–15:00 until Teatro Comunale reopens. The Teatro Comunale box office stays closed during restoration.
When does the auditorium open?
The auditorium opens one hour before the performance begins.
Can I enter after the performance has started?
No, access to the stalls is not permitted once the performance has begun.
Are children admitted?
As a rule, children under 6 are not admitted to the theatre.
Can I get a refund on a ticket?
Refunds are given only if the performance is cancelled, net of booking fees, and must be requested within 5 days of the cancelled date.
How do I arrange access for reduced mobility?
Contact the box office beforehand on 051 529019 to arrange special provisions.