About
- Duration: 3hrs 00min, 1 intermission
- Sung in: Italian
- Subtitles: English
- Venue: Arena di Verona
- Festival: Opera Festival 2026
- Production: Stefano Poda
Aida will be performed as part of the 2026 Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona in the spectacular staging by Stefano Poda.
Often referred to as the “Crystal Aida”, this production is among the visually most striking interpretations of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera.
With monumental light installations, geometric stage design, and a deliberately reduced colour palette, Stefano Poda creates a modern, symbolic visual world.
The vast space of the Roman amphitheatre becomes an integral part of the staging.
Here you will find all performance dates as well as information on seating categories and booking options for Aida – Stefano Poda 2026.
Ticket information
- Select your preferred date and seating category directly.
- E-tickets are sent by email after purchase (print@home).
The Production by Stefano Poda
The reinterpretation of Aida by Stefano Poda deliberately avoids traditional monumental historicism.
Instead, it focuses on an abstract, almost sculptural visual language.
Light, reflections, and crystalline structures shape the stage design and give the performance a modern, almost timeless aesthetic.
The production was created specifically for the Arena di Verona and uses the monumental architecture as a dramatic resonance space.
Story of Aida
At the centre of the opera is the Ethiopian princess Aida, who lives as a prisoner at the Egyptian court.
Caught between her love for Radamès and her loyalty to her father Amonasro, a conflict unfolds between personal emotion and political duty.
Giuseppe Verdi composed Aida in 1871 for the opera house in Cairo.
The work is one of the most powerful operas of the repertoire and gains exceptional dramatic intensity in the monumental open-air setting of the Arena di Verona.
Tickets & Opera for Aida 2026
Opera tickets for Aida – Stefano Poda are available in various seating categories.
Depending on the category, seats in the Arena di Verona offer different perspectives of the stage and production.
In the 2026 season, Aida is performed in two different productions.
From the second half of the festival, the monumental staging by Franco Zeffirelli can be experienced.
The full 2026 season schedule as well as further information on opera in Verona can be found on our overview page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aida – Stefano Poda 2026
When will Aida – Stefano Poda be performed in Verona in 2026?
The production will be performed on selected dates in 2026 as part of the Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona.
How does the Stefano Poda production differ from the traditional version?
The Stefano Poda production presents a modern, abstract visual concept with striking light installations and sculptural stage design, clearly distinct from the historic 1913 production.
Where does Aida take place in Verona?
The performance takes place at the Arena di Verona, the historic Roman amphitheatre in the city centre.
How can I book tickets for Aida – Stefano Poda?
Tickets can be booked online. After purchase, e-tickets are sent by email.
