Where is Teatro Regio di Parma located?

Teatro Regio di Parma is located in the historic centre of Parma, Italy, a city renowned for its rich musical heritage and opera tradition. The adress is Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 16/A, 43121 Parma, Italy.

How early should I arrive before the performance?

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. This will give you enough time to find the entrance, have your ticket ready, use the cloakroom if needed, and locate your seat. Please allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the venue.

What is the dress code at Teatro Regio di Parma?

Smart casual attire is recommended. Guests may also choose to dress more formally for evening opera performances or special events. While formal evening wear is not generally necessary, we recommend avoiding beachwear, sportswear, and excessively casual clothing.

Is there a cloakroom at Teatro Regio di Parma?

Yes. The theatre has a cloakroom where visitors can leave coats, umbrellas, hats, and bags. Availability and any applicable restrictions may depend on the performance.

Is Teatro Regio di Parma accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

The theatre offers wheelchair-accessible routes and designated spaces for wheelchair users. Accessible seating should be arranged in advance. Contact us directly to ensure that suitable places are available.

Are photography and video recording allowed during performances?

Photography, audio recording, and video recording are not permitted during performances. Please switch off your mobile phone and watch alarms before the show begins.

Regio198

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Regio198 – Teatro Regio di Parma

Regio198 is a cultural experience associated with the Teatro Regio di Parma, one of Italy’s most distinguished opera houses. Located in the historic city of Parma, the theatre has a long-standing tradition of presenting outstanding operatic productions and celebrating the richness of Italian musical heritage.

The Teatro Regio di Parma is renowned for its elegant architecture, refined atmosphere, and important place in the country’s cultural life. It attracts opera enthusiasts and visitors who appreciate classical music, theatrical artistry, and the unique atmosphere of a historic Italian opera house.

Regio198 offers an opportunity to discover the artistic identity of Teatro Regio di Parma and enjoy the cultural setting that makes this venue a significant destination for lovers of the performing arts. Whether you are a regular opera-goer or visiting the theatre for the first time, experiencing a cultural event in this historic setting can be a memorable part of a visit to Parma.

The theatre’s tradition reflects the enduring relationship between music, performance, and Italian cultural heritage. Its prestigious surroundings provide an inspiring environment for audiences seeking an authentic theatrical experience.

Located in the heart of Parma, Teatro Regio di Parma is an excellent destination for combining a cultural outing with the discovery of the city’s historic streets, architecture, and renowned culinary traditions.

Discover Regio198 at Teatro Regio di Parma and enjoy the atmosphere of one of Italy’s celebrated cultural venues.

Where is Teatro Regio di Parma located?
- Teatro Regio di Parma is located in the historic centre of Parma, Italy, a city renowned for its rich musical heritage and opera tradition. The adress is Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 16/A, 43121 Parma, Italy.
How early should I arrive before the performance?
- We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. This will give you enough time to find the entrance, have your ticket ready, use the cloakroom if needed, and locate your seat. Please allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the venue.
What is the dress code at Teatro Regio di Parma?
- Smart casual attire is recommended. Guests may also choose to dress more formally for evening opera performances or special events. While formal evening wear is not generally necessary, we recommend avoiding beachwear, sportswear, and excessively casual clothing.
Is there a cloakroom at Teatro Regio di Parma?
- Yes. The theatre has a cloakroom where visitors can leave coats, umbrellas, hats, and bags. Availability and any applicable restrictions may depend on the performance.
Is Teatro Regio di Parma accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
- The theatre offers wheelchair-accessible routes and designated spaces for wheelchair users. Accessible seating should be arranged in advance. Contact us directly to ensure that suitable places are available.
Are photography and video recording allowed during performances?
- Photography, audio recording, and video recording are not permitted during performances. Please switch off your mobile phone and watch alarms before the show begins.

Cast

On the occasion of the 198th anniversary of the inauguration of the Theatre.

Concert featuring current and former students of the Accademia Verdiana.

Venue

Teatro Regio di Parma

The Teatro Regio di Parma, originally constructed as the Nuovo Teatro Ducale (New Ducal Theatre), is an opera house and opera company in Parma, Italy.

Replacing an obsolete house, the new Ducale achieved prominence in the years after 1829, and especially so after the composer Giuseppe Verdi, who was born nearBusseto, some thirty kilometres away, had achieved fame. Also well known in Parma was the conductor Arturo Toscanini, was born there in 1867.

As has been noted by Lee Marshall, "while not as well known as La Scala in Milan or La Fenice in Venice, the city’s Teatro Regio....is considered by opera buffs to be one of the true homes of the great Italian tradition, and the well-informed audience is famous for giving voice to its approval or disapproval – not just from the gallery."

The 1,400-seat auditorium, with four tiers of boxes topped by a gallery, was inaugurated on 16 May 1829 when it presented the premiere of Vincenzo Bellini's Zaira, a production which was staged another seven times, although it did not prove to be popular with the Parma audiences. Initially Rossini had been invited to compose a work for the inauguration of the house, but he was too busy and so the task fell to Bellini. However, that inaugural season saw three Rossini operas staged, including Moïse et Pharaon, Semiramide, and Il barbiere di Siviglia.

Today, the company stages about four operas each season from mid January to April and, since 2003, it has presented an annual Verdi Festival each October.

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