Seating at both La Scala and La Fenice ranges from stalls and boxes to upper tiers, each with a different view and price point. Availability depends heavily on the specific performance and season. Tell us your budget and how important an unobstructed view is to you, and we'll find the best match currently available.

Opera houses like La Scala and La Fenice have a long tradition of smart dressing, think cocktail dresses, suits or jackets, though it's rarely strictly enforced these days. Most guests do like to make an evening of it. If in doubt, smart-casual is always a safe and respectful choice for either venue.

Not at all. Major opera houses provide subtitles or surtitles in Italian and usually English, displayed above or beside the stage, so you can easily follow the story. Many guests also find that the music, staging and singing carry the emotion of the piece even without following every line of the libretto.

The New Year's Concert at La Fenice is one of the most sought-after events in Venice and tickets go quickly. We'd recommend enquiring as early as you can, ideally several months ahead, so we have the best chance of securing good seats alongside your preferred hotel for the celebrations.

Absolutely, our opera packages welcome newcomers as warmly as seasoned regulars. Venues like La Scala and La Fenice are as much about the history and grandeur of the building as the performance itself. Our team is happy to suggest an accessible programme and talk you through what to expect on the night.

Yes, most guests build in extra nights either side of the performance to properly enjoy Milan or Venice, from the Duomo and Galleria to the canals and islands of the Venetian lagoon. Just let us know when you enquire and we'll tailor the number of nights and hotel location around your plans.