On October 2, 9, 16, and 25, 2026, Verdi's masterpiece "Aida" will be performed at the Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Busseto. Aligning with the festival theme "Mondi Lontani", the production stages the Egyptian-Ethiopian conflicts, featuring the legendary staging by Franco Zeffirelli (revived by Stefano Trespidi). Giuseppe Mengoli conducts the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini. The cast includes Federica Vitali (Aida), Vincenzo Costanzo (Radamès), and Teresa Iervolino (Amneris). Experience monumental operatic drama in Verdi's hometown, where love in a distant land falls victim to war.

Experience the pure drama of Giacomo Puccini's operatic classic "Tosca," a melodrama in three acts, from June 12 to 21, 2026, at the Teatro Regio Turin. Since its 1900 premiere in Rome, this work has captivated audiences with its relentless rhythm, unexpected twists, and unforgettable arias. The 2025/2026 season concludes with a highly anticipated new staging by Stefano Poda, renowned for his visionary aesthetic. Musically led by the theater's Music Director, Andrea Battistoni, "Tosca" promises an evening of supreme emotional intensity and profound insights into love, jealousy, and power.