All venues · Macerata, Italy · 16 July to 8 August 2027
Sferisterio, Macerata (Macerata Opera Festival) 2027. Dates and tickets.
The 2027 programme has 11 evenings, from 16 July to 8 August. Performances usually start at 21:00. Tickets cost from €15.
- 2027 season
- 16 July to 8 August 2027 source
- Evenings
- 11
- Usual start
- 21:00 source
- Prices
- In 2027 a seat costs between 25 and 200 euros. source
- Capacity
- The Sferisterio has about 2,500 seats and 104 boxes. source
- Roof
- Fully open-air, no roof
- Doors
- The gates open 45 minutes before the start. The festival asks you to arrive at least 30 minutes early. If you are late, you wait in the foyer until the first interval. source
- If it rains
- The festival never cancels a performance in advance. source
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the organiser's own information.
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When does Sferisterio, Macerata (Macerata Opera Festival) play in 2027? Tap an evening and the times at the top roll to that evening.
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Prices
Where are the best seats at Sferisterio, Macerata (Macerata Opera Festival)? Every area with seat, view and 2027 price.
Prices are for a regular evening. Opening nights, premieres and galas cost more.
2027 price: €170 – €200 · Entrance: Ingresso 5
2027 price: €120 · Entrance: Ingresso 5
2027 price: €95 · Entrance: Parkett: Ingresso 4 (gerade Plätze) oder 6 (ungerade Plätze); Gradinata: Ingresso 2
2027 price: €65
2027 price: €50 · Entrance: Parkett: Ingresso 4 (gerade Plätze) oder 6 (ungerade Plätze); Gradinata: Ingresso 2
2027 price: €25 · Entrance: Parkett: Ingresso 4 (gerade Plätze) oder 6 (ungerade Plätze); Gradinata: Ingresso 2
You stand. There are no numbered places, and folding stools are not allowed.
2027 price: €15 · Entrance: Ingresso 1
Tickets
How much are tickets for Sferisterio, Macerata (Macerata Opera Festival)? Directly from the organiser, plus a bed nearby.
Links to packages, hotels and tours go to partners. You pay the same price as buying from them directly.
In 2027 a seat costs between 25 and 200 euros. A standing place on the balcony costs 15 euros. If you are under 30 or over 65, you pay about a fifth less, so the cheapest seat costs you 20 euros.
Tickets are sold officially through Vivaticket and the box office at Piazza Mazzini 10. Sales for 2027 opened on 15 October 2026. Wheelchair places can only be booked directly with the box office.
Organiser's box officeIt is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.
Is Sferisterio, Macerata (Macerata Opera Festival) worth it?
The Sferisterio is smaller and calmer than the Arena di Verona, so you are closer to the stage wherever you sit. The huge stage wall turns every production into a picture, and in 2027 the famous 'Traviata of the Mirrors' returns. On a budget, Yellow at 25 euros is enough; if you want to be close, choose Gold or Platinum.
Before you go
What should I know before an evening in Macerata?
The festival never cancels a performance in advance. If it rains, the start can be delayed by up to 120 minutes. If the performance is cancelled before it begins, you get your money back or swap your ticket for a later performance of the same opera. Once the performance has started, there is no refund, even if rain stops it.
„Gli spettacoli non vengono mai annullati preventivamente“
In the organiser's words sourceThe gates open 45 minutes before the start. The festival asks you to arrive at least 30 minutes early. If you are late, you wait in the foyer until the first interval.
The nearest airport is Ancona Falconara (Raffaello Sanzio). From the airport a direct train or a bus takes you to Ancona station. From Ancona you continue to Macerata by train, by Contram bus or by car.
The festival recommends the Parcheggio Sferisterio car park, a few minutes' walk away. A lift takes you up to Corso Cairoli, which leads straight to the Sferisterio. Parking there is free from 8 pm to 7 am. Disabled parking is available in Piazza Nazario Sauro.
There is no strict dress code. The festival asks for smart clothes that suit an evening at the opera. In the evening the Sferisterio is three to five degrees cooler than the town, so bring a jacket or a shawl. There is no cloakroom.
Children up to three get in free and sit on your lap. Avoid the balcony with small children, because everyone stands there. The festival recommends the tiers or the boxes for families, because you can step out quickly if your child needs a break. Pushchairs have to stay in the foyer or along the semicircle.
You may not bring food or drinks. Plastic bottles over half a litre and anything made of glass are banned. A small folding umbrella is allowed, a long one is not. Small opera glasses are fine. There are two bars inside. All operas have surtitles in Italian and English.
Frequently asked questions about Sferisterio, Macerata (Macerata Opera Festival)
What happens at the Sferisterio if it rains?
The start can be delayed by up to 120 minutes, and nothing is cancelled in advance. Only if the performance is called off before it starts do you get a refund or a ticket for another night of the same opera.
What time do the operas in Macerata start?
All 2027 performances start at 9 pm. The gates open at 8:15 pm.
How much are tickets for the Macerata Opera Festival 2027?
Seats cost between 25 and 200 euros, and a standing place on the balcony costs 15 euros. Under 30 or over 65, you pay from 20 euros.
Is there a dress code at the Sferisterio?
No, there is no strict dress code. The festival does ask for smart clothes, and a warm jacket is useful in the evening.
Are there surtitles?
Yes, every opera has surtitles in Italian and English. They are projected onto the big stage wall.
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Arena di VeronaArena di Verona is about 310 kilometres away as the crow flies.