Milan

La Scala — where opera history lives

Milan is synonymous with Teatro alla Scala, the temple of Italian opera since 1778. The city's passion for Verdi and Puccini runs deep, and each season at La Scala is a cultural event watched by the world.

Theaters

Teatro alla Scala

Founded 1778 · Capacity 2030 · Neoclassical

La Scala is Italy's most famous opera house and a global symbol of operatic excellence.

Current Season

OperaComposerDatesTheater
Rigoletto Giuseppe Verdi 2025-11-01 — 2026-01-15 Teatro alla Scala Tickets
Aida Giuseppe Verdi 2025-12-10 — 2026-02-28 Teatro alla Scala Tickets
Madama Butterfly Giacomo Puccini 2026-02-01 — 2026-04-10 Teatro alla Scala Tickets
La Traviata Giuseppe Verdi 2025-11-15 — 2026-01-20 Teatro alla Scala Tickets

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