TURANDOT • Festival Puccini | July 17, 2026
Puccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.

The 72nd edition of the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago in 2026 starts with one of Puccini’s greatest operas: Turandot. Presented in the atmospheric Gran Teatro all’Aperto Giacomo Puccini – just a stone’s throw from the Maestro’s home – the composer’s unfinished final opera will be seen in a compelling new staging. Puccini worked on this masterpiece from 1920 until his death in 1924. It is renowned for its powerful melodies, innovative orchestration, and exotic drama. The festival not only honours Puccini’s musical legacy but also marks the centenary of the opera’s premiere. Immerse yourself in the legendary world of Peking and experience the captivating tale of love, riddles, and triumph. A must-see for every opera lover!
Synopsis of Turandot by Giacomo Puccini
The plot of Turandot is set in legendary Peking, where the cold-hearted Princess Turandot poses a deadly ultimatum to potential suitors: anyone wishing to marry her must correctly answer three riddles. Failure means death. The unknown Prince Calaf falls hopelessly in love with Turandot and accepts the challenge. Despite all adversity and fear, he manages to solve the riddles. However, Turandot still hesitates to reciprocate his love. Proving his deep devotion, Calaf offers her a chance: if she can discover his name before dawn, she may kill him. The emotional story unfolds through tensions and conflicts exploring love, sacrifice, and redemption. In the end, Turandot recognizes the true meaning of love and is redeemed by Calaf’s unwavering devotion.
Cast and Creative Team of Turandot
Lyric drama in three acts
Libretto by Giuseppe Adami e Renato Simoni
Music by Giacomo Puccini ((completion of the third act by Franco Alfano)
First performance Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 25 April 1926
NEW EXHIBITION TO MARK THE CENTENARY OF THE OPERA
Conductor • coming soon
Princess Turandot • Anna Pirozzi (17/7), Angela Meade (24/7), Olga Maslova (1 and 9 /8)
Timur • Vittorio De Campo (17/7 and 9/8), Michele Pertusi (24/7 and 1/8)
The Unknown Prince (Calaf) • Roberto Alagna (17/7), Gregory Kunde (24/7), Brian Jadge (1/8)
Liù • Aleksandra Kurzak (17/7), Ermonela Jaho (24/7), Pretty Yende (1/8), Rosa Feola (9/8)
Booking Process
Music trip to Festival Puccini for 3 days / 2 nights with tickets for the opera “Turandot”. Each travel package is put together individually according to your wishes. Please select a date on the calendar and click on “Add to cart”. When we receive your booking request with the selection of the date, we will send you an individual offer with different hotels and ticket categories to choose from. Only after your selection, you will receive a travel contract and a first invoice to confirm the booking.
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Puccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
Puccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
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Puccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
Puccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
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