2027 programme
| Opera | Dates |
|---|---|
| Tosca | 16, 25, 31 July · 6 August |
| La traviata | 17, 23 July · 1, 7 August |
| L’elisir d’amore | 24, 30 July · 8 August |
Tickets and the full programme: sferisterio.it.
Before the show
Performances start at 9 pm, and most shops close at 8 pm. Arrive in the late afternoon, park at the Sferisterio, walk up to the old town and browse the shops before heading back to the arena. TO BE CONFIRMED: summer opening hours
The signposted route from the car park takes 9 minutes (500 m): Vicolo Orfanelli to Corso Cairoli, Piazza Nazario Sauro, Viale Trieste, then Piaggia della Torre. You come out on Via Gramsci:
| Galleria Ferretti | Frames, art and design |
|---|---|
| Nocelli Gioiellerie | Jewellery and Bon and Boon ceramic bracelets, a Macerata keepsake |
| Romano Uomo | Menswear |
| Meletani | Handbags and womenswear |
Visiting the arena
Outside the opera season the Sferisterio is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–1 pm and 3–5:30 pm (winter hours until 31 March 2027). Entry is included in the Macerata Pass.
FAQ
Where do I park for the Sferisterio?
At the Sferisterio car park on Corso Cairoli / Via Paladini. It's free from 8 pm to 7 am.
Is there camper parking?
Yes: 8 spaces about 200 m from the arena, with water and waste disposal. APM freephone: 800 850 800.
sferisterio.it; APM Sferisterio car park page; Comune/APM brochure (walking route); musei.macerata.it.
