About
- Duration: approximately 3 hours 40 minutes, including 2 intervals
- Sung in: Italian
- Subtitles: English, Italian
- Venue: Arena di Verona
- Festival: Opera Festival 2027
- Production: Gianfranco de Bosio
Aida will be performed as part of the 2027 Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona in the historic 1913 production by Gianfranco de Bosio.
The staging pays tribute to the Arena’s first opera season and evokes the visual splendour of the original Aida presented in the Roman amphitheatre in 1913.
Monumental Egyptian scenery, large-scale ceremonial scenes and richly detailed costumes inspired by historic designs give the production its classical and spectacular character.
Here you will find all performance dates as well as information on seating categories and booking options for Aida – Historic 1913 Production in 2027.
Ticket information
- Select your preferred date and seating category directly.
- E-tickets are sent by email after purchase (print@home).
The Historic 1913 Production
Gianfranco de Bosio’s production celebrates the long connection between Aida and the Arena di Verona.
Inspired by the staging created for the Arena’s inaugural opera season in 1913, the production presents Verdi’s work in a traditional and monumental visual setting. Egyptian temples, ceremonial processions, chorus and ballet fill the immense stage of the amphitheatre.
The costumes draw inspiration from historic designs associated with the Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, while the direction closely follows Verdi’s original stage instructions. The result is a classical interpretation that combines historical detail with the extraordinary scale of the Arena.
The Roman amphitheatre becomes an integral part of the spectacle, particularly in the triumphal scenes for which Aida is famous.
Story of Aida
Aida is an Ethiopian princess living as a prisoner at the Egyptian court. She is secretly in love with the Egyptian commander Radamès, who returns her feelings.
Amneris, the daughter of the Pharaoh, is also in love with Radamès and becomes increasingly suspicious of Aida. When war breaks out between Egypt and Ethiopia, Aida is torn between her love for Radamès and her loyalty to her father and homeland.
After Radamès unwittingly reveals a military secret, he is accused of treason and condemned to be buried alive. Aida chooses to share his fate, and the two lovers face death together.
Giuseppe Verdi composed Aida in 1871. Combining intimate emotional drama with monumental choruses and ceremonial scenes, the opera is particularly suited to the vast open-air stage of the Arena di Verona.
Tickets for Aida – Historic 1913 Production 2027
Tickets are available in a range of seating categories, offering different views of the stage and production.
In 2027, Aida will be presented at the Arena di Verona in two distinct productions. The historic 1913 staging is performed from June to early August. From 12 August, Aida returns in the contemporary “Crystal Aida” production by Stefano Poda.
→ Aida – Stefano Poda Production
The complete programme can be found on our Arena di Verona 2027 overview page.
FAQ
When will Aida in the historic 1913 production be performed in 2027?
Performances will take place on:
- 12, 19 and 24 June 2027
- 4, 11, 18 and 23 July 2027
- 1 and 7 August 2027
What is the Arena di Verona’s 1913 production of Aida?
It is a traditional production conceived by Gianfranco de Bosio as a tribute to the first Aida staged at the Arena in 1913. It features monumental Egyptian scenery, historic costume designs and large-scale ceremonial scenes.
How does it differ from the Stefano Poda production?
The 1913 production presents Aida in a classical, historically inspired setting. Stefano Poda’s production uses a contemporary, abstract visual language based on light, reflections and crystalline structures.
How long is Aida?
The performance lasts approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes, including two intervals.
Where does the performance take place?
The performance takes place at the Arena di Verona, the historic Roman amphitheatre in the centre of Verona.
How can I book tickets?
Select a performance date and seating category online. After completing your purchase, your e-tickets will be sent by email.
