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Where to Hear Live Music in Rome: 12 Picks

12 shows  ·  from $29 a seat

Rome sells opera by the aria, in palazzi and churches a short walk from the Trevi Fountain. The 12 below compare programme, room and price.

Rome: The Three Tenors at St. Paul's Church Concert Ticket - Arriving at St. Paul’s Within the Walls
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Rome: The Three Tenors at St. Paul’s Church Concert Ticket

Rome: Italian Opera Night Concert by Candle Glow - The historic venue and candlelit atmosphere
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Rome: Italian Opera Night Concert by Candle Glow

The Great Opera Arias Concert at Palazzo Poli - Trevi Fountain - The one-hour program: a friendly introduction to opera
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The Great Opera Arias Concert at Palazzo Poli – Trevi Fountain

5.The Great Opera Arias Concert at Palazzo Poli – Trevi Fountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Review of Rome’s one-hour Great Opera Arias concert at Palazzo Poli, with live singers, string quartet, Trevi Fountain views, price and tips.

“Pretty good but venue is small above Trevi fountain and can get hot. Musicians were excellent as well as the singers - would do it again if in town - great central location for dinner after.”

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Rome: Italian Opera Concert and Traditional Dinner - Arriving at the Waldensian Church
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Rome: Italian Opera Concert and Traditional Dinner

Concert Ticket – The Most Beautiful Opera Arias by Opera da Camera di Roma - Sunday moves to the Methodist Church
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Concert Ticket – The Most Beautiful Opera Arias by Opera da Camera di Roma

Rome: St. Paul's Within the Walls Church Opera Arias Ticket - Entering St. Paul’s Within the Walls
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Rome: St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church Opera Arias Ticket

Rome: Terrazza Borromini Open-Air Opera with Aperitif - Finding Palazzo Pamphilj at 5:00 PM
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Rome: Terrazza Borromini Open-Air Opera with Aperitif

10.Terrazza Borromini Open-Air Opera with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 212 reviews · from $167

Hear Puccini and Verdi above Piazza Navona with wine, Italian bites, and a guided rooftop view of Rome.

“The musicians were amazing. This was our 2nd year to attend this event. We were a little disappointed in the food this year. The wine was too sweet and fruity and the cheese was not good. But we were there for the opera and it was fantastic. Same singers from last year and they did not disappoint.”

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Rome: "Opera's Greatest Hits" Opera Concert with Aperitif - Inside St. Andrew’s Church near the Quirinale
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Rome: “Opera’s Greatest Hits” Opera Concert with Aperitif

11.“Opera’s Greatest Hits” Opera Concert with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 187 reviews · from $40

Read this practical review of Rome’s intimate Opera’s Greatest Hits concert, with famous arias, wine, snacks, and a historic church setting.

““Puccini’s Greatest Hits” provided all who attended a stellar vocal concert of opera arias sung by passionate, top-level singers who obviously enjoy performing that beautiful music with each other! The convincing sharing of the stories was gloriously presented by Monica Cucca, Delfo Paone, and Alessio Escobar, with brilliant collaboration on piano by Hannah Kim, including brief comments by Lucia Carlotta Villa. Thank you all for this delightful, thrilling evening, ending with several rousing encores, during which each audience member was offered a glass of wine and a pizza treat! I had invited my adult son to come, as he never goes to operas, so I was thrilled that it was…”

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Open Air Opera Concert with Terrace aperitivo over Navona square - The concert: Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and more
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Open Air Opera Concert with Terrace aperitivo over Navona square

12.Open Air Opera Concert with Terrace aperitivo over Navona square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Enjoy intimate Italian opera, wine, cheese, and rooftop views over Piazza Navona in Rome, with a short tour of La Grande Bellezza.

“What an incredible experience! The evening was hot, beautiful blue skies and the antipasti was perfect. The staff were friendly and gave so much information about each song. I couldn’t recommend this enough. I would suggest dressing up as this adds to the mood.”

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