Brighten your winter and welcome spring with the enchanting 2026 Opera Season at Teatro Regio di Parma. Experience a unique blend of music, culture, and gastronomy in the heart of Northern Italy.
Discover hidden artistic treasures and indulge in authentic flavors like Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and homemade pasta—for a truly immersive 360° Italian experience.
Book your tailor-made tour today and create unforgettable memories in Parma, UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
The curtain will rise on January 23, 2026, with Orpheus and Eurydice by Christoph Willibald Gluck—an emotional and mythical opera that opens the new season, inviting the audience into a world where passion defies fate.
The new season presents iconic titles united by a common thread: inner conflict, pushed to its limits by the overwhelming power of passion.
A clash between law and desire in Orpheus and Eurydice, between impulsiveness and noble self-restraint in Norma, and between vice and virtue in Manon Lescaut.
ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE by Christoph Willibard Gluck – January 23, 25, 29, 31, 2026. Director Shirin Neshat, Conductor Fabio Biondi, Orchestra Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma with Maestro Martino Faggiani. Interpreters: Carlo Vistoli, Francesca Pia Vitale, Nadja Mchantaf.
NORMA by Vincenzo Bellini – February 15, 17, 20, 22, 2026. Director Nicola Berloffa Conductor Renato Palumbo, Orchestra Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma with Maestro Martino Faggiani. Interpreters: Dmitry Korchak, Carlo Lepore, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Giuliana Gianfaldoni.
MANON LESCAUT by Giacomo Puccini – March 20, 22, 26, 28, 2026. Conductor: Francesco Ivan Ciampa. Orchestra Filarmonica di Parma, Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma with Maestro Martino Faggiani. Interpreters: Anastasia Bartoli, Luciano Ganci, Alessandro Luongo, Andrea Concetti,
Davide Tuscano.
REGIO197 – Teatro Regio di Parma celebrative concert – May 16, 2026
Immerse yourself in the authentic culinary heritage of Parma, the heart of Italy’s renowned Food Valley. Savor iconic specialties such as Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, and the world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano, each crafted through generations of tradition and excellence.
Your food journey continues with typical Parma dishes, lovingly prepared using local ingredients: enjoy tortelli di erbetta, the flavorful Rosa di Parma, and traditional desserts like torta sbrisolona and torta duchessa.
From gourmet tastings to home-style cooking, every bite in Parma tells the story of a region where flavor, culture, and tradition come together.
Enhance your visit to the Teatro Regio di Parma by planning a full musical weekend across Northern Italy. Combine world-class opera with concerts by the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini and exceptional performances in the nearby cultural hubs of Piacenza and Cremona—all set in iconic historic theaters.
Suggested January 2026 Itinerary:
Don Giovanni (Premiere) – January 23, 25, 2026
Fondazione Teatri di Piacenza
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Quichotte – January 23, 25, 2026
Teatro Ponchielli, Cremona
Music by Jules Massenet
Orpheus and Eurydice – January 23, 25, 29, 31, 2026
Teatro Regio di Parma
Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck
More updates will follow as the 2026 opera programs from other theaters near Parma are released, allowing for further customization of your musical journey.
3 days/2 nights
from January 23rd 2026 to May 16th, 2026
For those who want to enjoy a special opera tour where music, food, and culture blend into an extraordinary experience and love unforgettable memories.
Follow the Music, Taste the Culture: An Opera-Inspired Journey Through Italy’s Food Valley
Are you a passionate opera lover dreaming of exploring Italy beyond the stage curtain? Our exclusive, tailor-made journeys are designed for German-speaking travelers who seek more than just a concert—they seek a full cultural immersion.
Join us on a private, customizable tour through the heart of Emilia-Romagna, where world-class music meets world-famous food. With premium tickets to the 2026 Opera Season and a rich program of visits, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Giuseppe Verdi, discovering where he lived, composed, and premiered some of his most powerful works—including the historic Teatro Regio di Parma.
But that’s just the overture.
Our expert local guides will take you behind the scenes for unique encounters that bring Verdi’s legacy to life. You’ll also discover Parma’s deep musical roots through stories of legends like Arturo Toscanini and Renata Tebaldi.
Every note of your cultural adventure will be enhanced by Italy’s finest flavors. Indulge in gourmet tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Culatello di Zibello DOP, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP, in the region proudly recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
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