NABUCCO | Macerata Opera Festival • July 17, 2026
Experience Nabucco 2026 at Sferisterio Macerata. Our exclusive package offers premium tickets, luxury hotels, and personalized service in the Marche region.
€365
Macerata Opera Festival - Sferisterio Macerata
Verdi’s Nabucco at Sferisterio: A Cultural Heritage
The Macerata Opera Festival at the Sferisterio is a hidden gem for connoisseurs seeking top-tier artistic quality away from mass tourism. The arena, famous for its majestic 100-meter wall, provides natural amplification that turns the famous prisoners’ chorus “Va, pensiero” in Verdi’s Nabucco into a breathtaking experience. In the 2026 season, the work is conducted by Fabrizio Maria Carminati and directed by Paul-Émile Fourny in a visionary new production. Featuring world-class soloists like Anastasia Bartoli as Abigaille and Ariun Gambataar in the title role, Macerata sets new standards for the Italian bel canto repertoire. The Sferisterio combines the monumentality of the Arena di Verona with the intimacy of a Baroque theater. This trip allows you to become part of a living tradition in the Marche region. For official information on the program and venue history, visit the Macerata Opera Festival . The fusion of historical architecture and musical excellence makes this open-air opera night incomparable.
The Travel Package
Essential Package
The essential package includes the tickets in the selected category and 2 nights with breakfast in a hotel.
- 2 nights in Macerata (3 days), bed and breakfast (3* or 4* partner hotel)
Ticket for Nabucco (Best available category at Sferisterio) - Telephone support during your journey
To help you better understand the various options for the Nabucco travel package, we require your booking inquiry. We will respond promptly with a detailed description and availability. The quoted price is calculated for 2 participants in a double room. The total price depends heavily on the performance date and the chosen hotel. Music packages are subject to availability and constant price fluctuations. Therefore, every request is carefully reviewed. Once we have your inquiry, we can check availability. The best tickets for this event always sell out quickly, so please plan early. The proposed program can be customized to your wishes.
Supplements for this Macerata Opera Festival 2026
Once we know your needs we will provide you with a choice of options. We are the experts when it comes to individually organized private trips.
Additional Services We Can Combine with Your Italy Trip
- Transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel
- Guided city tour
- Transfer from the hotel to the venue and back
- Wine and product tastings
- Onward travel to other destinations in Italy
Booking Process
Music trip to Macerata for 3 days / 2 nights with best tickets for the opera “NABUCCO” at the Macerata Opera Festival.
Make your booking request and we will answer you with an individual offer. Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. You can ask for longer stays to discover Italy.
Please note that we only sell tickets in combination with a hotel reservation. We are not a ticket office and therefore we cannot sell tickets only.
Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Press “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with tickets and selected hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
Plot and Significance: Verdi’s Nabucco
An Epic of Freedom and Faith Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco, premiered in 1842, is the masterpiece that turned the composer into a national hero overnight. The plot, set in 587 BC, follows the fate of the Hebrews under the rule of the Babylonian King Nabucco (Nebuchadnezzar). At its heart lies the dramatic conflict between the power-hungry Abigaille and the virtuous Fenena, both vying for the love of the Israelite prince Ismaele. When Nabucco, in his arrogance, proclaims himself a god, he is struck by divine madness. It is only through his conversion and recognition of the God of Israel that he regains his sanity and saves his people.
The famous Hebrew Slaves’ Chorus, “Va, pensiero,” became the anthem of the Italian independence movement (Risorgimento) and remains the emotional pinnacle of every performance. At the Sferisterio Macerata, the monumental acoustics allow this chorus to resonate with an almost physical power that is deeply moving.
The Artists and Creative Team
Directed by Paul-Émile Fourny
Conducted by Fabrizio Maria Carminati
NABUCCO • Ariun Gambataar
ZACCARIA • Alberto Comes
ABIGAILLE • Anastasia Bartoli
ISMAELE • Alessandro Scotto Di Luzio
FENENA • Laura Verrecchia
ANNA • Alessia Camarin
ABDALLO • Simone Fenotti
Your Stay in Macerata (Marche Region)
Your 3-day cultural tour takes you to the heart of Central Italy. Macerata, often called the “City of a Hundred Towers,” charms visitors with its Renaissance palaces and the Piazza della Libertà. Our package includes a stay at a nice hotel, providing the perfect base to discover the culinary treasures of the Marche region, such as Rosso Conero wine or handmade pasta. The region offers a perfect balance of culture and nature—from rolling hills to the nearby Adriatic coast. This trip is tailored for travelers seeking the authentic Italy.
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Performance Dates
2026-07-17 ... 2026-08-09
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Sferisterio of Macerata Piazza Nazario Sauro, Macerata, MC, Italy
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NABUCCO | Macerata Opera Festival • July 26, 2026
Sferisterio of Macerata Piazza Nazario Sauro, Macerata, MC, ItalyExperience Nabucco 2026 at Sferisterio Macerata. Our exclusive package offers premium tickets, luxury hotels, and personalized service in the Marche region.
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NABUCCO | Macerata Opera Festival • August 01, 2026
Sferisterio of Macerata Piazza Nazario Sauro, Macerata, MC, ItalyExperience Nabucco 2026 at Sferisterio Macerata. Our exclusive package offers premium tickets, luxury hotels, and personalized service in the Marche region.
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NABUCCO | Macerata Opera Festival • August 09, 2026
Sferisterio of Macerata Piazza Nazario Sauro, Macerata, MC, ItalyExperience Nabucco 2026 at Sferisterio Macerata. Our exclusive package offers premium tickets, luxury hotels, and personalized service in the Marche region.
€365
Operas, Ballets, Concerts of the Season 2026
In Macerata on the open-air stage of the Arena Sferisterio
