Top Veneto Family-friendly Shows

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.

Verona's opera scene can feel overwhelming on a first visit, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how to access tickets. Secure your seats at a live performance by prebooking your concert visit ahead of your arrival in the city. From inside the historic Palazzo dei Mutilati, watch an intimate program of arias and duets, all while soaking in the beautiful art deco surroundings.

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.

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.

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 and country of residence.

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.

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.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

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.

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.

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.

Cap off your time in Venice with an unforgettable evening of classical music in the heart of the city. Just steps from St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, this intimate concert brings Italy’s operatic tradition to life through celebrated arias performed by talented vocalists, accompanied by elegant piano interludes. Reserve your tickets in advance to secure your preferred seating time and enjoy a refined cultural experience in one of Venice’s most iconic settings. Perfect for both first-time opera listeners and seasoned music lovers, this performance offers a memorable way to experience the atmosphere, artistry, and romance of Venice after dark.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a small-group walking food tour through the Cannaregio district and former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s history and culture from your guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, such as pasta, wine, gelato, and freshly baked goods.

An unforgettable experience in the most beautiful city in the world: Venice, Interpreti Veneziani, Vivaldi, the 4 Seasons, the most fascinating music between Rialto, St. Mark's, Accademia, the Carnival, the Theatres, the incredible open-air Museum. Antonio Vivaldi, with his famous Four Seasons and virtuoso solo concertos, together with the other great Baroque composers, are represented in Venice by the ensemble Interpreti Veneziani. Founded 35 years ago, for more than twenty years its concerts have been hosted by a venue with exceptional acoustics, embellished by works of art and an exhibition of original musical instruments from the 18th century: the church of San Vidal, between the Gallerie dell'Accademia, Rialto and San Marco. Venice, with its unforgettable atmospheres, is the setting for a real experience that cannot be missed by those who come here: a live concert, performed by a double group of talents, selected for their qualities as virtuoso performers and soloists.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a wonderful opera concert in the Sala Girelli, in the heart of Verona, presented by Lirica Sala Girelli Verona, which boasts twenty years of experience in organizing concerts, with a particular focus on promoting the most promising singers and musicians on the scene Italian musical. Lirica Sala Girelli's goal is to promote and preserve the historic sites that have been so important to the development of the music scene in Italy. Music is more than a singer's voice. In the words of Italian Romances, we can find all the strength of love, which has always played a significant role in Italian culture and continues to have a profound impact on new generations. This passion for opera inspires all people, highlighting the importance of support and unity, especially for tomorrow's listeners: children, our future.

Born in 2021 on the initiative of the cultural manager Samuel Baghdassarian, the Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Cultural Center, with its fascinating and spacious exhibition halls for multi-purpose use, promotes various types of artistic and cultural initiatives behind the intention of enhancing culture in its many forms, starting from the pictorial, literary and musical one. The Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Cultural Center is a space of knowledge, discussion and experience open to encounters between "curious" people who intend to keep their feelings alive through the sharing of cultural initiatives that intend to protect and enhance different knowledge, tastes and tools and details. The Venice Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Concert Association aims to add classical music to this incredible context of sublime pictorial and architectural art with spectacular performances of the highest level.

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.

Hear a live performance from Venice’s only mandolin ensemble—and step inside a historic landmark you’d otherwise have missed—at this concert in the city’s St George’s Anglican Church. Listen to baroque and classical pieces by a number of Italian composers, enjoy the venue’s atmospheric surroundings and unique acoustics, and watch as the quartet bring their repertoire to life.