RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 23, 2026
Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
€540
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From October 23 to 31, 2026, the Teatro Massimo Palermo presents Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto”, one of the most powerful and moving operas ever written. Conducted by Gianna Fratta and directed by acclaimed actor and filmmaker John Turturro, this new production explores the dark tale of the jester Rigoletto, whose curse and obsession lead to tragedy.
The cast features Ludovic Tézier as Rigoletto, Francesco Demuro and Amitai Pati as the Duke of Mantua, and Adela Zaharia as Gilda.
With sets by Francesco Frigeri, costumes by Marco Piemontese, choreography by Giuseppe Bonanno, and lighting by Alessandro Carletti, this co-production with the Teatro Regio di Torino, Shaanxi Opera House, and Opéra Royal de Wallonie promises a striking, emotionally charged staging of Verdi’s masterpiece.
Teatro Massimo Travel Package
Music trip to Sicily with a performance at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo.
The Teatro Massimo is the largest opera house in Italy with a perfect acoustics and with magnificent reception rooms, galleries and monumental staircases. The neoclassical building dates back to the 19th century. The Teatro Massimo was the location for some scenes of the film “The Godfather” in which the godfather Michael Corleone attended the debut of his son in Pietro Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana”.
Enjoy our music package with a magnificent performance and an exclusive leisure program in Palermo and Sicily. Choose a performance from the extensive program of operas, concerts and ballets and select between the essential package and add individual services that we offer with the superior program.
The Story of Rigoletto
Premiered in Venice in 1851, Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” marks a turning point in operatic drama. Based on Victor Hugo’s “Le roi s’amuse”, it tells the tragic story of Rigoletto, the court jester whose cruel wit and protective love for his daughter Gilda lead to catastrophe.
Verdi’s score revolutionized opera with psychological realism and emotional depth. From the Duke’s famous aria “La donna è mobile” to Gilda’s tender “Caro nome”, every note reveals the tension between innocence and corruption, fate and free will.
In this new Teatro Massimo Palermo production, Verdi’s timeless masterpiece comes alive under John Turturro’s cinematic direction – a gripping exploration of human frailty, power, and love’s tragic cost.
The Artists and Creative Team
Music • Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor • Gianna Fratta
Director • John Turturro
Scene Designs • Francesco Frigeri
Costume Designs • Marco Piemontese
Choreography • Giuseppe Bonanno
Lighting Designs • Alessandro Carletti
Cast
Rigoletto • Ludovic Tézier (23, 25, 28, 30) / To be determined (24, 27, 29, 31)
Duca di Mantova • Francesco Demuro (23, 25, 28, 30) / Amitai Pati (24, 27, 29, 31)
Gilda • Adela Zaharia (23, 25, 28, 30) / To be determined (24, 27, 29, 31)
Teatro Massimo Chorus, Ballet and Orchestra
Chorus Master • Salvatore Punturo
Ballet Director • Jean-Sébastien Colau
A Teatro Massimo Production
in co-production with Teatro Regio Torino, Shaanxi Opera House and Opéra Royal de Wallonie
Running time: 160 minutes
Booking Process
Music trip to Sicily with premium tickets for the opera Rigoletto at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo.
The travel package contains 3 days with 2 overnights in a hotel in Palermo and will be composed according to your wishes. You can select between Essential and Superior Package and request more overnights and a following program to explore Sicily.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. 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 some hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
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Performance Dates of Rigoletto
2026-10-23 ... 2026-10-31
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Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, Italy
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 24, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 25, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 27, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 28, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 29, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 30, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
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RIGOLETTO • Teatro Massimo di Palermo | October 31, 2026
Teatro Massimo di Palermo Piazza Verdi, Palermo, PA, ItalyVerdi’s “Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, Oct 23–31, 2026 – starring Ludovic Tézier, Adela Zaharia, and Francesco Demuro.
€540
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