Mozart a Verona Festival 2027, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Mozart a Verona Festival 2027 is expected to bring another city-wide celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his relationship with Verona, combining classical concerts, opera, cultural events, educational activities, dance, cinema and other artistic programmes. The festival is organised as a distributed cultural event rather than a conventional single-venue music festival, with performances and activities taking place across historic locations in Verona.

The most recent edition presented 36 appointments across 19 locations, demonstrating the festival’s broad approach to programming. Its programme included concerts, opera performances, cultural conferences, youth activities, dance, cinema and multidisciplinary events.

The 2027 programme has not yet been officially published, so individual performers, works, venues, performance times and ticket arrangements should be treated as to be announced. The festival’s established format, however, provides a useful indication of what visitors may encounter.

Previous programming has included Mozart’s instrumental works, opera, chamber music, orchestral performances and reinterpretations of his music alongside jazz, dance and theatrical presentations. The festival also places emphasis on Mozart’s connection with Verona and the city’s historic musical heritage.

Event dates

Mozart a Verona Festival 2027 is planned for the January–February period, with the exact 2027 schedule still to be announced.

The organisers have not yet published the confirmed opening and closing dates or the complete 2027 calendar. The festival has traditionally occupied an extended period rather than operating as a single weekend event, allowing visitors to choose individual performances and cultural activities.

The previous edition’s official programme covered a substantial festival period and included appointments distributed throughout the city.

Visitors planning a trip specifically for Mozart a Verona should wait for the official 2027 calendar before booking around individual performances.

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Venue & festival site

Mozart a Verona is a city-wide festival with no single permanent festival site. Performances are hosted at different cultural, religious, theatrical, educational and historic locations throughout Verona.

The previous edition used 19 locations around the city. These included the Sala Maffeiana at Teatro Filarmonico, San Tomaso Cantuariense and other historic and cultural venues.

The Sala Maffeiana at Teatro Filarmonico has hosted major festival concerts, while churches and other historic locations have provided settings for chamber music and cultural programmes. The use of different venues gives visitors an opportunity to experience Mozart’s music alongside Verona’s architectural and cultural heritage.

The exact 2027 venues will depend on the final programme and participating organisations.

Full lineup

The complete Mozart a Verona Festival 2027 lineup has not yet been announced.

The festival’s previous programme demonstrates that the lineup can include orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, conductors, opera companies, dancers, actors, lecturers and youth performers rather than a conventional festival-style artist roster.

Artists and ensembles appearing in the most recent edition included:

• Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto
• Rosso Verona Baroque Ensemble
• Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica “Città di Verona”
• Sayaka Shoji
• Gianluca Cascioli
• Giovanni Sollima
• I Virtuosi Italiani
• Ensemble Musagète
• Anna Kravtchenko
• Orchestra dell’Università di Verona
• Arena Young
• Fondazione Arena di Verona
• Trio Vasari
• Piazza Brass

These performers were part of the previous edition and are not confirmed for 2027.

The 2027 artist announcements should be checked through the official festival programme once released.

Headliners & featured artists

Mozart a Verona does not follow the traditional commercial festival model of announcing a small group of headline acts. Instead, the programme is built around different concerts, opera productions, cultural appointments and special projects.

The previous edition featured recognised classical performers including violinist Sayaka Shoji, pianist Gianluca Cascioli, cellist and conductor Giovanni Sollima, pianist Anna Kravtchenko and several established Italian ensembles.

The programme also gave significant space to local and regional musical organisations. This included the Orchestra dell’Università di Verona, Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica “Città di Verona,” Rosso Verona Baroque Ensemble and other ensembles.

For 2027, the headline and featured artist selection remains to be announced.

Stages & performance areas

Mozart a Verona is better understood as a distributed cultural festival than a multi-stage outdoor festival. Its performance areas are individual theatres, churches, museums, historic buildings, educational institutions and other cultural spaces around Verona.

Previous venues have included:

• Sala Maffeiana del Teatro Filarmonico
• San Tomaso Cantuariense
• Historic churches
• Museums and cultural institutions
• Educational venues
• Academic and cultural organisations
• Other historic locations throughout Verona

The previous edition used 19 different locations, giving the festival a strong connection with the city itself.

The final 2027 venue map will be determined by the published programme.

Stage-by-stage schedule

Because Mozart a Verona is spread across multiple venues, there is no single stage-by-stage schedule comparable with a large outdoor music festival.

The 2027 programme is expected to be organised by individual events and locations. Each appointment may have its own start time, reservation system, admission policy and participating organisation.

The previous edition included evening concerts, daytime educational programmes, opera performances, cultural talks, dance events and cinema screenings.

A typical festival visit may therefore involve choosing one specific concert or combining several appointments at different locations.

The official 2027 calendar should be consulted for the complete programme once released.

Set times

The 2027 set times have not yet been announced.

Based on the previous programme, evening concerts have commonly been scheduled around the early evening or later evening period, while educational and cultural activities have also taken place during daytime hours. The exact time depends on the individual event and venue.

Visitors should check each individual event listing because Mozart a Verona does not use one universal festival opening time or single daily schedule.

Ticket types

Ticket arrangements for Mozart a Verona 2027 have not yet been published.

The festival’s previous programme used several admission models depending on the event. Some concerts were free with advance reservation, some were free until available capacity was reached, while selected concerts and opera performances required paid admission.

Previous admission categories included:

• Free admission with reservation
• Free admission subject to availability
• Paid concert admission
• Paid opera admission
• Paid youth and educational events
• Special admission arrangements for individual cultural programmes

Because each event can be organised by a different participating institution, visitors should check the individual 2027 event page rather than assume that one ticket covers the entire festival.

VIP & premium options

No 2027 VIP packages, premium passes or festival-wide hospitality packages have been announced.

The festival’s distributed format means that admission is generally connected to individual events rather than a single general festival ticket. Previous programming included both free and paid appointments, depending on the organiser and venue.

If premium seating, special hospitality or reserved sections are offered for an individual 2027 performance, those arrangements should be listed on that event’s official information page.

Event rules

Mozart a Verona does not publish one universal set of rules covering every appointment because individual events are managed by their respective organising institutions. The official information page states that details concerning access, purchases, reservations and admission are provided on individual event pages.

Visitors should therefore:

• Check the individual event’s admission requirements.
• Reserve places when advance booking is required.
• Arrive before the scheduled performance.
• Follow venue instructions concerning photography and recording.
• Keep mobile phones silent during performances.
• Respect historic churches, theatres and cultural buildings.
• Follow any age or audience restrictions specified for individual programmes.

Different venues may have additional regulations concerning bags, photography, accessibility and late admission.

How to get there

Mozart a Verona takes place throughout Verona, so the best travel route depends on the specific venue selected for a performance.

Verona is well connected by rail and road and its historic centre can be explored efficiently on foot. Visitors arriving by train can use Verona Porta Nuova as the city’s principal railway station and then continue by local bus, taxi or on foot depending on the venue.

Verona Airport, also known as Valerio Catullo Airport, provides the principal air connection for visitors travelling internationally. From the airport, travellers can continue toward central Verona using airport transport, taxi or other local connections.

For festival visitors, checking the exact venue before travelling is particularly important because two different Mozart a Verona appointments may take place in completely different parts of the city.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is useful for moving between Mozart a Verona’s different locations. Verona’s urban bus network connects the railway station, historic centre and surrounding districts.

For central venues, walking can often be practical, particularly for visitors staying within or near the historic centre. The distributed nature of the festival makes walking particularly useful when combining sightseeing with evening concerts.

Visitors travelling by car should check Verona’s current traffic restrictions and ZTL arrangements before entering the historic centre. Parking is generally easier outside restricted central areas, followed by a walk or public transport connection to the venue.

Because parking availability varies considerably between venues, visitors should check the individual event location before deciding whether to drive.

Accommodation areas

Verona’s historic centre is one of the most convenient areas for visitors attending Mozart a Verona because many cultural attractions and festival locations can be reached on foot or with short local transport connections.

The area around Piazza Bra and the Arena provides access to restaurants, hotels, shops and major landmarks, while remaining well connected to other parts of the city.

The area around Verona Porta Nuova is useful for visitors arriving by train or planning onward travel. It offers accommodation with convenient access to public transport.

Veronetta can also be practical for visitors attending programmes on the eastern side of the historic centre, particularly when events are hosted in university, church or cultural locations in that part of Verona.

Food & drink

Food and drink are not the central focus of Mozart a Verona, but the festival’s city-wide format makes it easy to combine performances with Verona’s restaurants, cafés, bakeries and bars.

Visitors attending an evening concert can plan dinner before or after the performance depending on the start time. Those attending daytime cultural events can use the historic centre’s cafés and restaurants between appointments.

The distributed programme also means there is no central festival food village or single food court serving the entire event. Dining options will therefore depend on the individual venue.

For visitors attending multiple appointments in one day, planning restaurants according to the distance between venues can make the schedule easier to manage.

Accessibility

Accessibility varies by venue because Mozart a Verona uses multiple historic and cultural locations rather than one purpose-built festival site.

Some churches, theatres and historic buildings may have architectural features such as steps, narrow entrances or limited accessible seating. Visitors with mobility requirements should therefore check the individual event page or contact the relevant organiser before attending.

The official festival information explains that access, reservations and admission arrangements are handled through individual event pages and organisers.

When planning a visit, it is useful to confirm accessible entrances, wheelchair spaces, seating arrangements, lifts and accessible toilets for the specific venue.

Best days to attend

Because the 2027 schedule has not yet been released, there is no confirmed single best day to attend.

Visitors primarily interested in orchestral music should look for major orchestra programmes when the 2027 calendar is announced. Those interested in opera should focus on the festival’s opera appointments, while chamber-music enthusiasts can choose recitals and smaller ensemble performances.

Families may prefer educational or youth-oriented activities. The previous edition included programmes specifically designed for children and students, demonstrating that the festival caters to audiences beyond traditional concertgoers.

Visitors staying in Verona for several days can potentially combine concerts with opera, cultural talks, museum events and other festival activities.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition featured 36 appointments across 19 locations, making it one of the festival’s most extensive recent programmes. The programme combined concerts, opera, cultural events, educational activities, dance and cinema.

One notable concert featured the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto in a programme celebrating the 275th anniversary of the birth of Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart. The concert was presented at the Sala Maffeiana del Teatro Filarmonico.

Another programme presented Mozart and swing through the Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica “Città di Verona,” demonstrating the festival’s willingness to place Mozart’s music in different musical contexts.

The programme also included Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni through Fondazione Arena di Verona, as well as educational projects, cultural conferences and youth programmes.

The festival’s organisers later reported an average attendance rate of 80% for the edition, describing it as a city-wide festival that brought programming to 19 locations around Verona.

Official tickets

Official 2027 ticket information has not yet been published.

Mozart a Verona uses different admission arrangements depending on the individual event. The previous programme included free concerts requiring advance reservation, free events subject to available capacity and paid concerts and opera performances.

The festival’s official information page states that details about purchasing, reservations and admission are provided on the individual event pages and that the organisation of individual events is handled by the respective organising institutions.

Visitors should use the official festival website for the 2027 programme and ticket announcements:

HomePage 2026

Festival contact: mozartaverona@fondazionecariverona.org

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