Carmina Burana Verona Arena 2024

On 1st September listen to magical compositions (in Latin, High German and Old Provençal) from a collection of medieval poetic texts (carmina) in the amphitheater of the Verona Arena!

Arena di Verona Stage

Journey into the heart of opera at the historic Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater dating back to the 1st century AD. The annual Arena di Verona Opera Festival transforms this iconic venue into a magical setting for operatic performances under the stars. With its rich history and open-air charm, the Arena creates a captivating backdrop for a cultural experience like no other. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a first-time attendee, the festival's unique blend of history and artistry makes it a must-see event. 

Opera Show 

The 24 pieces set to music by Orff, mostly in Latin, some in Old High German and one in Provençal, are taken from a collection of medieval poetic texts from the 11th and 12th centuries found in the Bavarian monastery of Benediktbeuern, near Bad Tölz in Bavaria, and handed down from an important manuscript contained in an illuminated codex from the 13th century, Codex Latinus Monacensis 4550 or Codex Buranus: hence the term Carmina Burana, introduced in 1847 by scholar Johann Andreas Schmeller when the manuscript was first published. So it is a text that well reflects the birth of the polyglot and internationalist spirit of the Imperial and Byzantine Middle Ages as it emerged from the first dark centuries after the fall of the Western Empire, and thus perfect for the profoundly international audience of the Veronese summer, a true melting pot of infinite nationalities united by a common desire for music and spectacle. But it is also a magniloquent musical text, perfect for the imposing setting of the Arena that naturally leads the scenic cantata to a dimension of grandeur that only the magnificence of the Amphitheater can achieve.

Important: to enter the arena you'll have to change the voucher at the Arena gate nr. 7 from 6 p.m. , more information on the ticket voucher.

TIME OF ARRIVAL To ensure correct management of the entrances and to avoid delays, the spectator is required to arrive at the Arena at least one hour before the start of the show.The gates open two hours before the show starts. PARKING You can book your parking space at the Saba Parcheggi car parks, all a short distance from the Arena di Verona: Arena Car Park (Via M. Bentegodi, 8), Arsenale Car Park(Piazza Arsenale, 8), Isolo Car Park (Via Ponte Pignolo, 6/c), Polo Zanotto Car Park (Viale Università, 4). VISIT VERONA If you come to Verona to attend one of the performances of the Arena Opera Festival, you should definitely visit the beautiful Verona city center and discover the unforgettable monuments and museums like Juliet's House. Check out our Verona Card, which allows you free or discounted entrances to many places and unlimited rides on the city buses. BAD WEATHER Should weather conditions prevent a performance from being staged as scheduled, Fondazione Arena di Verona may postpone the beginning by up to 150 minutes. In the event of a performance being stopped after it has begun, spectators will have no right to a refund of the ticket price. See the regulations for further information. FOOD AND DRINKS It is not possible to bring food or drinks into the Arena. Plastic bottles larger than 0.5 litres and any other bottle, container or glass/plastic objects are forbidden, as are any other blunt instruments that could cause damage to oneself or others. SPECTATORS WITH DISABILITIES Disabled spectators will have the right to a seat for themselves and for an accompanying adult in the area reserved in the stalls as per current regulations until said seats are filled, purchasing a ticket that will have the lowest full price according to the price list for the evening chosen (32 Euro).Requests for booking the foresaid tickets can only be made by contacting the Ticket Office Management (info@holli-day.com), indicating the date of the show in question, the type of disability and sending a copy of the disability certificate along with the appropriate form provided by Fondazione Arena. HOW TO REACH THE ARENA FROM LAKE GARDA By car. The roads that connect Verona with Lake Garda are often very fascinating and suggestive and it’s worthwhile driving along them to the A4/E70 motorway if you’re on the west bank of the lake or A22/E45 if on the other hand you’re in the east bank. Alternatively, you can take one of the lake’s ferries that carry cars to move easily from one bank to the other. By train. If you want to travel by rail to visit the neighbourhood of Lake Garda, the best thing to do is go to Desenzano or Peschiera del Garda, on the south bank of the lake. In fact, the two towns’ stations are strategic stops on the Milan - Venice line and enable to travel on Regional and Freccia (Arrow) trains going towards Venice.The Verona station reached by trains coming from Desenzano or Peschiera is Verona Porta Nuova, the city’s main railway station. By bus.The utmost efficiency, convenience and practicality is ensured by the ATV suburban-lake line, which connects towns such as Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Peschiera, Malcesine, Brenzone and Torri del Benaco with Verona with the following lines: LINE 164 (Garda - Bardolino - Lazise - Peschiera - Verona) LINES 163 - 185 (Garda - Bardolino - Lazise - Verona) LINES 483 - 484 (Malcesine – Brenzone – Torri del Benaco and change at Garda with lines 163-164-185) Moreover, the terminus is precisely Piazza Bra, which hosts the Arena di Verona. Returning after the show won’t be a problem: in the months of June, July and August, in the occasion of all the Arena Festival evenings, there is an evening service that connects the Arena di Verona with the towns on Lake Garda.The OperaBus Service leaves from the Piazza Cittadella bus stop 30 minutes after the end of the show and goes to Castelnuovo del Garda, Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Torri del Benaco and Malcesine