How to plan a Verona Arena opera night with a transfer from Malpensa.
The Arena di Verona summer festival runs June to September. It is one of the few places where Aida, Carmen and Turandot are performed in their original outdoor scale.
Tickets
Stone steps (gradinata) from 30 EUR, numbered seats from 80, central armchairs from 200. Book on arena.it 3-6 months ahead.
What to bring
A cushion (or rent at the entrance), water, light jacket. Phones must be on silent.
Dinner before
Pre-opera dinner at Antica Bottega del Vino (1890, near Piazza Erbe) is a Verona ritual. Book 19:00 for 21:00 curtain.
Transfer logistics
Malpensa to Verona is 200 km, 2h30m via A4. Operas end around midnight, so book the return transfer in advance or stay overnight.
Verona Arena is a once-in-a-lifetime experience even for non-opera people. The acoustics are uneven but the spectacle is unique.
Book your transfer from Malpensa
Fixed prices, name-sign meet & greet, pay after the trip. Mercedes E/V/S-Class.
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