From October 28 to 30, 2026, Teatro alla Scala presents Verdi’s Messa da Requiem as part of its "Concerti Straordinari." Conducted by Riccardo Chailly, a world-class ensemble gathers featuring Anna Netrebko, Ekaterina Gubanova, Fabio Sartori, and Michele Pertusi. Experience a monumental interpretation of Verdi’s spiritual masterpiece in the heart of the Italian operatic tradition.

On October 11, 2026, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks guest performs at Teatro alla Scala under Sir Simon Rattle. The program combines Rachmaninoff's monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 (soloist: Stephen Hough) with Stravinsky's rediscovered Funeral Song and the explosive power of The Rite of Spring. A superlative concert evening focusing on Late Romantic virtuosity and groundbreaking Modernism.

On Sundays October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026, the XXVI Festival Verdi invites you to the midday concert "MEZZOGIORNO IN MUSICA" at 12:00 PM in the historic Palazzo Ducale di Parma. Former artists of the Accademia Verdiana will perform arias and duets by Giuseppe Verdi with intimate piano accompaniment. The concerts, often featuring scholarly introductions and an aperitif, offer a perfect opportunity to discover young talents and experience Verdi's music in a unique setting.