Rome Opera Concert with Aperitivo in Trastevere

Hear three professional singers perform Italian opera at arm's length, then talk with them over drinks.

This ticket admits you to a live opera concert in the Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista dei Genovesi, a historic oratory in Trastevere, where a professional soprano, tenor and pianist perform arias and duets from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other composers, followed by classic Neapolitan songs. Brief introductions and anecdotes make the program accessible whether you know opera or not. After the performance, an Italian aperitivo is included, and you can meet the artists, take photographs and talk with them in a relaxed setting that may move to the cloister depending on the season. The full experience lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Live opera concert and Italian aperitivo

• Arrive at Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista
• Enjoy live opera arias and duets
• Listen to introductions and anecdotes
• Attend classic Neapolitan songs performance
• Join artists for Italian aperitivo
• Meet performers and take photos

The experience

If you have a free evening in Rome and opera intimidates you, this concert removes the usual barriers. The Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista is small enough that every seat sits within a few steps of the performers: no distant stage, no binoculars needed. A professional soprano, tenor and pianist bring celebrated arias and duets to life, drawing from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Bizet and other composers. The program opens with brief listening introductions and engaging anecdotes that explain what you are about to hear, so the emotions and stories behind each piece become clear as it unfolds.

The second half shifts to classic Neapolitan songs, a lighter turn that rounds out the evening. When the final note ends, you stay for an Italian aperitivo, included in your ticket, served in the performance space or, depending on the season, in the atmospheric cloister adjoining the oratory. This is when the boundary between performer and audience dissolves: you can talk with the soprano, tenor and pianist, ask them questions about the pieces you just heard, take a photograph and share your own impressions of the evening in a convivial, unhurried setting.

The guide speaks English or Italian, so language is not a barrier. Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known before the performance date. The complete experience, from the opening aria to the last sip of aperitivo, lasts approximately 75 minutes.

What’s included

• Live opera performance by a professional soprano, tenor and pianist.
• Italian aperitivo with snacks.
• time to meet the performers and take photographs.
• listening introductions and anecdotes explaining the music.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 19:30Last departure this season: 28 Nov

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AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 19 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Rome Opera in Concert

Is this one for you?This works best for a couple or small group with an evening free in Rome who want to experience live opera without the formality or the distance of a large theater. The intimate setting and included aperitivo turn it into a social evening, not a performance you watch from a distance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 6): free.

What kind of music will the singers perform?

The program features celebrated arias and duets from Italian and international opera composers including Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti and Bizet, followed by a selection of classic Neapolitan songs. Brief introductions before each piece explain the story and emotion behind the music.

How close will I be to the performers?

The Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista is an intimate historic venue where every seating area provides a close view of the soprano, tenor and pianist. You will be just a few steps from the stage with no distance or obstruction between you and the performers.

Is the aperitivo included, and can I meet the singers?

Yes, an Italian aperitivo is included in your ticket price. After the concert ends, you stay for this gathering, which takes place in the performance space or, depending on the season, in the cloister. You can talk with the artists, take photographs and share your impressions in a relaxed setting.

Do I need to know opera to enjoy this concert?

No. The program includes short listening introductions and engaging anecdotes that reveal the stories and emotions behind each piece, making it accessible and enjoyable for both opera lovers and first-time listeners.

How long is the entire experience?

The concert lasts approximately 75 minutes in total, including the opera performance and the Italian aperitivo afterward.