Top Veneto Family-friendly Shows

Experience the magic of opera at Verona’s historic Palazzo dei Mutilati. In the elegant Sala Antonio Girelli, world-class opera singers and a pianist bring iconic arias and duets to life in an intimate Art Deco setting. Designed by architect Francesco Banterle and inaugurated in 1934, the Palazzo’s rich history and stunning details enhance the evening’s charm. Enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco before a captivating 60-minute program featuring Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet, and Mascagni. After the performance, meet the artists in the atrium.

Experience the magic of opera at Verona’s historic Palazzo dei Mutilati. In the elegant Sala Antonio Girelli, world-class opera singers and a pianist bring iconic arias and duets to life in an intimate Art Deco setting. Designed by architect Francesco Banterle and inaugurated in 1934, the Palazzo’s rich history and stunning details enhance the evening’s charm. Enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco before a captivating 60-minute concert featuring Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet and Mascagni. After the performance, meet the artists in the atrium. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a curious newcomer, this enchanting night blends culture, elegance, and timeless music in the heart of Verona. Reservations are a DONATION to the Ubaldo Composta Cultural Music Association, organizer of these events, which receive no government funding. Upon arrival, please complete a membership card with your name, country, and ID number.

Immerse yourself in the lush sounds of baroque music at this authentic chamber performance in Venice. The 17th-century Church of San Vidal provides an intimate historic setting and fantastic acoustics for concertos and symphonies by European masters such as Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. The talented members of the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble bring these musical masterworks to life for a night out you won’t soon forget.

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room with the performers and soak up the drama of epics such as “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” in a truly intimate, immersive environment.

Spend a one-of-a-kind evening out in Venice—and enjoy a night of classical music, hosted steps from some of the city's best-known sights—during this special concert experience. Book tickets in advance to guarantee your place; then, head to the venue, steps from the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Cathedral. Listen as talented singers perform arias from some of the most beloved Italian operas, all interspersed with piano performances.

Pay homage to the golden age of Venice with a night at the opera. Enjoy the exciting "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the orchestra and singers of I Musici Veneziani. The show takes you through four violin concertos that are inspired by a different season of the year.

Murano, a tight cluster of islands on the outskirts of Venice, has been the center of the city’s glassmaking industry since 1291. This small-group glass-blowing demonstration takes place in a historic former church dubbed Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara, and allows you to observe glass-making masters at work as they bend and sculpt glass to create two original pieces before your eyes.

Venice is delightful any time of day, but the city shows its true romantic spirit after the sun sets each evening. Enjoy the beauty of Venice by night with an evening out in the historic center. Relax over an intimate dinner in a traditional Venetian restaurant just off St. Mark’s Square, and then enjoy a classical music concert in the historic Church of San Vidal a short stroll away.

Delve into Venice's rich musical heritage with this unique combination ticket to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" concert and the nearby Music Museum. Enjoy a live performance of one of the most famous pieces of Baroque music in the world, held in a beautiful historic church bursting with paintings by artists like Carpaccio, Piazzetta, and Lama. Your ticket is also valid for entrance to the nearby Museo della Musica (Music Museum), where you can admire a collection of historic musical instruments on your own.

Maximize time in Verona, Italy with a combination tour. Meet your guide for a city walking tour and learn about top landmarks including Piazza Bra, Juliet’s House, and Piazza delle Erbe. Then enjoy an evening of opera in a historic open-air amphitheater, the Arena di Verona. This combination tour includes a ticket for a numbered seat to see operas such as La Traviata, Aida, or others in the 2026 season.

Catch a "Four Seasons" Vivaldi concert in the intimate Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieta, the Venetian church dubbed Vivaldi’s church for its links to the Italian composer. Built on the site where Vivaldi once worked, the current church pays tribute to him with regular Vivaldi concerts that are always in demand.

Many people come to Venice to sightsee and miss out on the Floating City’s nightlife. For a special experience, book an entertaining evening out at the cabaret. A grand magic show, musical performers, and dancers keep you entertained while you dine on a three-course dinner with Italian wine. Choose from among three different menus; a welcome cocktail is included.

Opera fans delight—this memorable night at the Arena di Verona, a famed ancient Roman amphitheater, is one of the most memorable venues to see a performance. This package includes an opera night and a guided city tour, giving an immersive impression of Verona's vibrant cultural and artistic history. Discover the city’s notable attractions such as Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Casa di Giulietta, and the shopping avenue Via Giuseppe Mazzini, all while gaining insights into Verona's history from a knowledgeable guide.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting Venice Carnival with an exclusive gala dinner held in a historic theater. Experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with lavish costumes and enjoy a spectacular musical cabaret show while savoring a delectable 4-course meal. Kick off the evening with a welcome drink and indulge in complimentary face painting before the grand performances. Suitable for all ages, this event features top-tier dancers, singers, and musicians, all set against the backdrop of ornate interiors. Delight in a menu that includes a starter, two main courses, dessert, water, and half a bottle of wine, all while surrounded by the magic of Venice. - Celebrate Venice Carnival with a gala dinner and cabaret show - Enjoy a 4-course meal with water and half a bottle of wine included - Marvel at extravagant costumes and performances by talented artists.

Watch an opera at Verona Arena with this ticket and transport combo from Lake Garda. With pickup and drop-off from all the main lakeside towns, the experience offers a fuss-free way to visit the romantic city for an evening of opera. Travel with a tour leader, take your ticket, then relax as music from classic operas such as Carmen, Aida, and Nabucco sweep you away in the impressive Roman amphitheater.

Enter the enchantment of 18th century Venice with a magical candlelit concert at Palazzo Soranzo. In these elegant halls, in the spring of 1746, a young Giacomo Casanova played the violin for three days on the occasion of the lavish wedding between the Soranzo and the Cornaro della Regina. A fascinating anecdote that makes this location truly unique. Wrapped in the flickering light of hundreds of candles, Casanova makes its return, a refined chamber ensemble in period costumes will revive the soundscape of the Serenissima. You will hear masterpieces by Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Tartini and Luigi Boccherini, performed in the very rooms that hosted the Casanova musician. Each note recalls the elegance, intrigue and splendor of an unforgettable era, transporting you to the world that forged its legend. More than just a concert, it is an intimate journey through music and history, where the atmosphere of ancient Venetian festivals still seem to awaken today.

an immersive Christmas experience inside Palazzo Soranzo, a 15th century Gothic building in Campo San Polo, where Venetian history is transformed into a fairytale world. Enter the Venetian Elven world and discover all its secret rooms: Elven School, Santa Claus Office, Elven Workshops, Lady Christmas Chocolate Shop and Post Office. At the Elven School you will take part in “extraordinary” lessons of Elven magic; in the Elven Laboratories the imagination takes shape with the help of elves; in the Post Office write your letter with decorated paper and wax seal. And finally he enters Santa's Office to meet him and talk to him, takes a souvenir photo with the whole Family ... But remember, only those on the good list can meet him.

Exciting performances by local talent in the CIty of Love. Enjoy a refreshing cold glass of wine or prosecco and typical local aperitivi at a private air conditioned dining area in Piazza Bra. Listen to beautiful arias and songs while sipping and enjoying your wine. Melt the stress away and enjoy Italy at its finest!

Celebrate the talents of Veneto filmmaking at the Venice Film Festival Recognize directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters from Italy Enjoy the support of the Veneto Region and the City of Venice Discover the cultural heritage of emerging young talents in the film industry Experience the collaboration with the Veneto Film CommissionRecognize personalities, businesses, and works from the world of cinema and audiovisual media that have particularly distinguished themselves by offering insights into and deepening the region's many cultural, landscape, and historical characteristics.

Celebrate the New Year in grand Venetian style with a New Year's Eve or New Year's Day concert by the acclaimed I Musici Veneziani performers. The ornate historic surroundings of a salon in the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro provide a sophisticated backdrop for a recital of classics by Mozart, Verdi, Strauss, and others. Feel transported to the 18th century as you revel in the sensory delights of 14 singers and musicians bringing these compositions to life while adorned in rich period costumes.

Experience the timeless sound of the Italian mandolin in a striking historic church in the heart of Venice. Leave the crowds outside and soak up the cosy atmosphere of one of the most beautiful historic churches in Venice. For an unforgettable evening, the MandolinVenice Quartet takes you into the golden age of Italian music — baroque and classical repertoire performed with passion, precision and that intimate elegance that only a small ensemble can offer. The mandolin is the soul of Italian musical tradition, and nowhere resonates more naturally than within the stone walls of a Venetian church, where every note seems to belong to the centuries that surround it. Why book this concert: - Baroque and classical repertoire of great Italian masters - Reserved place in a beautiful historic Venetian church - An authentic musical experience — not a tourist show - The only ensemble in Venice specialized in the tradition of the mandolin