Opera in Verona

We were there, but unfortunately after the season ended. We saw them taking the Opera stage down when we visited the ampitheatre.

It looked like seating on the floor would be hard to see from (although the stage is pretty high) unless you were closer to the front. I would want to sit up on the steps but I'm not sure what you get for cushioning or back support.

haven't been yet, but we have tickets for Aida in July. We went for mid-range tickets POLTRONCINE NUMERATE DI GRAD (Lateral Numbered Seat On The Steps, the green section). They have a back and assigned seat numbers, so you're not as crowded as in the cheap seats and don't have to rely completely on your stomach muscles to hold you up for four long acts. No cushions - we plan to rent those.

We lucked out by early purchase and got seats very low in this section, on the right, and on an aisle. I think it's as close to the stage as we could be without springing for the ultra-expensive seats.

I assume you've visited the seating chart on the website. I found a better seating plan showing the row and seat numbers on the web at the time, but darned if I can find it again now. It was from an Italian ticket agency.

ETA: I put this info up just to show the decision process we went through - why we didn't go for the cheapest seats and what we were looking for in mid-price seats. If your concerns/desires are different, this may not help much, but we think this was a good choice for maximum value. It's not as if we go every month!

Brad and Nelly Thank you!

You don't want to sit on the floor! If you look at the map of the Arena, you should consider Gradinata Settore D. You'll have a great view of everything (there's more to see than the opera). Don't worry about hearing - the acoustics are amazing. Advice: for Aida get there very early - it will be very crowded and seating is 1st come 1st served. You can rent a cushion - it makes the hot stone a bit easier on the tush. Enjoy!

Thanks Robert! I've booked tickets in an area with numbered seating, so hopefully we won't have to fight for them. Now you have me intrigued about what else there is to watch! Maggie

Just thought I'd tell you what happened- we went to see Aida on the 18th in the 73 euro seats- very cramped and you definitely need a cushion! You can buy plastic/foam outside for 3 euros or rent them inside for the same price, but the ones you rent are much thicker and have a cloth cover, so a lot more comfortable.

We decided to go again to see Carmen- this time we bought 25 euro un-numbered seats on the stone steps. It was way more comfortable (lots more legroom) and a more relaxed atmosphere. Don't believe what they say about you can't take drinks in with you- we saw people with whole picnics).

The only thing is you do need to get there a bit earlier to get a seat where you want. The acoustics and view were excellent.

So, if i was going again (and I might next year) it will definitly be the steps seats for us. But definitely get a cushion!

Thanks so much for the update. That's very helpful information to have and it could end up saving lots of people some serious coin.

We saw Aida in the "cheap seats" in late June and it was wonderful. I felt we actually had a better view of the stage than people who were on the floor of the arena in chairs. And the accoustics are great.

It was opening night for Aida this season, and the rain stopped just in time for the performance to go forward. The atmosphere in the stone seats was very festive. We loved the whole thing and didn't wish we'd spent more for "better" seats.

I just posted some photos from the opera at Verona on mt blog, here's the link if you want to have a look. Feel free to leave comments if you feel so inclined, it's always nice to hear from folks.
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