An auditorium for everyone
Help us make the Auditorium accessible to everyone!
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The Project
To remove the architectonic barriers to the auditorium a lift has been designed to connect street level to the internal part of the Auditorium on the first floor. This lift will allow wheelchair users to access the concert hall without leaving their wheelchair, completely INDEPENDENTLY and SAFELY.
Funding so far
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For every donation there will be a special thank you
€10 – Acknowledgement from our organization
€20 – Complimentary drink during an Italian Opera in Siena show
€50 – Two free drinks during an Italian Opera in Siena show
€100 – Two free drinks during an Italian Opera in Siena show + Meeting with the artists at the end of the concert
€200 – Two free tickets for an Italian Opera in Siena show + Two free drinks during the show + Meeting with the artists at the end of the concert
€500 – Two free tickets for an Italian Opera in Siena show + Possibility to attend the rehearsals of the show + Two free drinks during the show + Meeting with the artists at the end of the concert
€1000 – If you want to donate 1000 or more euros for this project, contact us and together we will agree on the best way to enhance your donation. Ask at the ticket office, write to us at circoloacliliberarte@gmail.com or call us at +393459305865
Opera Experience
OPERA Experience is the exhibition that combines innovation and involvement, to live an Opera experience out of the ordinary.
OPERA Experience at LOGGE del PAPA The initiative of Italian Opera in Siena to spread the experience of the Opera!
Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 4th September, the Opera will leave the walls of the Auditorium S. Stefano alla Lizza to be brought among the people.
From 16:00 pm to 20:00 pm, at the Logge del Papa (Siena), the artists of Italian Opera in Siena will perform free concerts of 10 minutes for a maximum of 20 spectators.
The performances will be repeated every 30 minutes for anyone who would like to try a new and authentic Opera experience.
Short, engaging and not demanding performances to let the emotions overwhelm the participants in an informal and familiar context.
No stage, no formalities! The event will take place in front of you, so close you can almost touch the artists.
Have a seat,
The magic of the Opera is only for you!
The artists:
Saturday 3rd September
Chiara Panacci Soprano
Pedro Carrillo Baritone
Gianni Cigna Piano
Sunday 4th September
Sabrina Enrichi Soprano
Maurizio Marchini Tenor
Stefano Cencetti Piano
With the extraordinary participation of the Unione Corale Senese Ettore Bastianini
Tuesday, October 4th
THE THREE SOPRANOS NIGHT
HOURS 21:15
The women in the italian opera: Tales of lovers, victims and backsliders
Veronica Senserini Soprano
Sabrina Enrichi Soprano
Chiara Panacci Soprano
Gianni Cigna Piano
Thursday, October 13rd
VERDI & PUCCINI OPERA NIGHT
HOURS 21:15
The most famous opera arias and duets by Verdi and Puccini
Chiara Panacci Soprano
Marco Miglietta Tenor
Massimo Naccarato Baritone
Gianni Cigna Piano
Thursday, October 15th
THE NIGHT OF THE THREE TENORS
HOURS 21:15
Tribute concert in memory of Maestro Luciano Pavarotti
Maurizio Marchini Tenor
Tommaso Tomboloni Tenor
Marco Mustaro Tenor
Stefano Cencetti PianoWith the extraordinary participation of the Soprano Maila Fulignati
Saturday, October 22th
OPERA IN LOVE
HOURS 21:15
The most famous opera duets: stories of great loves and poignant passions
Deborah Vincenti Soprano
Giovanni Cervelli Tenor
Stefano Cencetti Piano
Let yourself be led into a unique experience
Opera, involvement and wonder will be the leitmotif of OPERA EXPERIENCE, thanks to the staging of shows that combine classic innovation.
OPERA Experience is the exhibition of Italian Opera in Siena that brings the opera not only on stage, but also in the audience, to make it become an integral part of the show.
Between meetings with artists and many surprises, the audience will have a direct contact with musicians and singers, thanks also to the intimate atmosphere space of the Auditorium Santo Stefano alla Lizza, where the proximity between spectator and artist breaks down the real and perceived distances.
Opera Experience: a first-person experience! Are you ready to get involved?
Evento patrocinato dall’Assessorato Cultura e Innovazione, Promozione della Città, Cittadinanza attiva, Patrimonio del Comune di Siena
Con il sostegno di Fondazione MPS
Reach Us
Auditorium Santo Stefano alla Lizza
Via La Lizza, 2 – 53100 Siena – ITALY
Find us on:
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The Auditorium Santo Stefano alla Lizza is an easy walk from anywhere in the city centre
From Piazza del Campo:
- Exit Piazza del Campo and walk along Via Banchi di Sopra, then continue onto Via Montanini
- Turn left onto Via del Sasso San Bernardino
- Turn right and continue straight along the La Lizza gardens which will be on your left
- After walking along the gardens to your left, the Auditorium Santo Stefano alla Lizza will be on your right
From Porta Camollia:
- Continue along Via Camollia
- After about 400m from Porta Camollia, turn right onto Via dei Gazzani
- Proceed along Via dei Gazzani, after a few tens of metres the Auditorium Santo Stefano alla Lizza will be on your left
- Arriving near Siena, via the “Firenze-Siena”highway, exit at SIENA OVEST
- At the end of the ramp, turn right following the signs to the City centre and Stadio
- Continue straight following the signs to the City centre and Duomo
- At the crossroads, turn left following the signs to the City centre, Altri parcheggi, Porta S. Marco and Duomo
- Continue straight following the signs to the City centre and Altri parcheggi
- Continue on Strada di Pescaia for 2 km (1.2 miles) following the signs to the City centre, Fortezza and Stadio
- At the traffic lights turn right onto Viale Battisti
- Continue along Viale Battisti for 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
- At the crossroads turn left onto Via Montesanto following the signs to the City centre and Stadio
- At the junction turn right onto Viale Vittorio Veneto
- Continue straight along the main boulevards Viale XXV Aprile, Viale dei Mille, Via Curtatone and Viale Tozzi
- Pass the bus station on your right and continue onto Viale Tozzi, along the La Lizza gardens which will be on your left
- The Auditorium is on your right at the end of these gardens
- Arriving near Siena, continue towards the ring road (it may be signed as the Firenze-Siena highway ) in the direction of Firenze and exit at SIENA OVEST
- At the end of the ramp turn left following the signs for SIENA S. Marco
- Go straight and at the crossroads turn left following the signs to the City centre, Altri parcheggi, Porta S. Marco and Duomo
- Continue straight following the signs to the City centre and Altri parcheggi
- Continue on Strada di Pescaia for 2 km (1.2 miles) following the signs to the City centre, Fortezza and Stadio
- At the traffic lights turn first right onto Viale Battisti
- Continue on Viale Battisti for 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
- At the crossroads turn left onto Via Montesanto following the signs to the City centre and Stadio
- At the junction turn right onto Viale Vittorio Veneto
- Go straight along the main streets: Viale XXV Aprile, Viale dei Mille, Via Curtatone and Viale Tozzi
- Pass the bus station on your right and continue onto Viale Tozzi, by the La Lizza gardens which will be to your left
- The Auditorium is on your right at the end of these gardens
- From the square in front of the station, proceed in the only direction allowed onto Viale Achille Sclavo
- At the roundabout take the second right
- Go straight for 450 metres and then turn left into Via Caduti di Vico Bello
- Proceed straight and at the traffic lights turn left onto Viale Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour
- Proceed straight and at the traffic lights go straight on, following the signs to the City centre and Domenico, along Viale Vittorio Emanuele II
- At the traffic lights turn right into Via Biagio Montluc
- Continue straight on Via Biagio Montluc, following the signs to the City centre and Stadio, and then onto Viale Armando Diaz
- Continue straight on Viale Armando Diaz, following the signs to Stadio and San Domenico, and then onto Viale Vittorio Veneto
- Continue straight on along the main streets: Viale XXV Aprile, Viale dei Mille, Via Curtatone and Viale Tozzi
- Pass the bus station on your right and continue onto Viale Tozzi, along the La Lizza gardens which will be on your left
- The Auditorium is on your right at the end of these gardens
The following car park is near the Santo Stefano alla Lizza Auditorium
- CAR PARK STADIO (Parcheggio Stadio) can be accessed from the Viale dei Mille and is only 200 metres from the Auditorium
There are many free or paid parking paces (all are free from 8 pm to 8 am) along the main roads Viale Vittorio Veneto, Viale XXV Aprile and Viale dei Mille that are only a few minutes walk from the Auditorium.
About
Our Mission and History
Italian Opera in Siena is a music festival founded in 2013
Italian Opera in Siena’s mission is to bring Italian culture to a wide international audience. The task is accomplished with the experience and enthusiasm of the founding members and through collaboration with other Italian artistic organisations.
Italian Opera in Siena aims to lead its audience into discovering Italian bel canto through a rich programme of concerts in Siena and throughout Italy: its concerts offer performances from artists who tread the stages of the world’s greatest Opera Houses such as La Scala Milan, the Arena di Verona, the Royal Opera House London etc.
Thanks to its highly-skilled professionals, numerous concerts (over eight hundred from 2013 to 2024), festival and private events have been organised under the Italian Opera in Siena brand, with a consistently high level offering and with great attention to its public.
Seeking some special entertainment for your dinner party, company event or wedding?
Seeking some special entertainment for your dinner party, company event or wedding?
Private Events & M.I.C.E.
(Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)
Italian Opera in Siena has a specialized team for the production of private musical performances and events of all kinds and is very experienced in the selection of top artists in the field of classical music and Opera.
Revolutionize the experience offered to your guests or customers by embellishing it with performances of timeless charm, from artists of national and international importance, all while enjoying the benefits of partnering with the prestigious Italian Opera in Siena brand.
Artists will stage exciting performances, moving in the space of the event itself and singing close to the guests: an immersive opera experience, customized for each event, which won’t be forgotten by those present.
The Artistic Management and Marketing Department will work in partnership with you to design your programme for the evening at your chosen location (anywhere in Italy), or at the Auditorium S. Stefano alla Lizza, headquarters of Italian Opera in Siena.
Tickets
Reserve your Ticket
BOOK NOW, PAY ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW
Send an email to info or contact us at +39 3459305865 (also WhatsApp) with:
- The date of the concert
- Reservation name
- Number of people
The staff will reserve you the best seats available at the time of your request. Tickets can be paid for and picked up at the ticket office (at the entrance of the Auditorium) up to a few minutes before the beginning of the concert.
TICKET OFFICE OPENING HOURS: on concert days from 7pm until the beginning of the show (9.15 pm)
NOT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL COSTS
Reserve your Ticket
BOOK NOW, PAY ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW
Send an email to info or contact us at +39 3459305865 (also WhatsApp) with:
- The date of the concert
- Reservation name
- Number of people
The staff will reserve you the best seats available at the time of your request. Tickets can be paid for and picked up at the ticket office (at the entrance of the Auditorium) up to a few minutes before the beginning of the concert.
TICKET OFFICE OPENING HOURS: on concert days from 7pm until the beginning of the show (9.15 pm)
NOT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL COSTS
Ticket Prices
Full ticket: €25
Under 25: €15
Resident in the Province of Siena: €15
Under 12: Free entry
Meet the artists: €10 per person
Ticket Office
Tickets can also be purchased without reservation at the ticket office, at the entrance of the Auditorium.
OPENING HOURS: on concert days from 7pm until the beginning of the show (9.15 pm)
Group Tickets
Large groups can reserve or purchase tickets at preferential rates or request private performances.
Contact us for more info.
Ticket Prices
Full ticket: €25
Under 25: €15
Resident in the Province of Siena: €15
Under 12: Free entry
Meet the artists: €10 per person
Ticket Office
Tickets can also be purchased without reservation at the ticket office, at the entrance of the Auditorium.
OPENING HOURS: on concert days from 7pm until the beginning of the show (9.15 pm)
Group Tickets
Large groups can reserve or purchase tickets at preferential rates or request private performances.
Contact us for more info.
Concerts
The most beautiful arias and duets of Italian Opera
Great music from great composers: all the best that the Italian Opera has to offer
Opera is globally celebrated but Italy, where composers like Verdi and Puccini were born, is its undisputed home.
So let yourself be overwhelmed by the magic and the power of the Italian Opera in Siena concerts and be dazzled by the artists singing just a few metres away from you. Erasing the considerable distance between artist and audience that is a characteristic of the opera houses really delivers an intense opera experience.
A selection of the most famous Opera arias and duets will be sung at each concert. Moving performances where you can experience the passions of Tosca, the emotions of La Bohème, Madama Butterfly and La Traviata, the humour of The Barber of Seville and much more…
Concerts performed by great artists from the stages of the best Opera Houses such as: Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Arena di Verona, Teatro San Carlo in Naples, etc.
Different concerts and artists every night!
Email info@italianoperasiena.com for a detailed programme of each show
Schedule
Meet the Artists
Enrich your experience by meeting the artists behind the scenes for an informal exchange and with whom you can take photos.
This is on request, please contact us for further information.
What to Wear
This one’s easy. Wear whatever you like! Come in casual clothes! You won't be alone if you dress casually... Or do you want to dress up and make a special occasion of it ? Go for it. (You’ll look amazing).
Schedule
Meet the Artists
Enrich your experience by meeting the artists behind the scenes for an informal exchange and with whom you can take photos.
This is on request, please contact us for further information.
What to Wear
This one’s easy. Wear whatever you like!
Come in casual clothes! You won't be alone if you dress casually... Or do you want to dress up and make a special occasion of it ? Go for it. (You’ll look amazing).
Different concerts and artists every night!
Email info@italianoperasiena.com for a detailed programme of each show
Watch Our Performances
Venue
The Santo Stefano alla Lizza Auditorium
A UNIQUE AND CHARMING SPACE WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY MUSIC WITH A COMBINATION OF ART AND HISTORY
The Auditorium exists in the spaces of the former Church of Santo Stefano, built in the 12th Century. The present building lost its original Romanesque style after reconstruction in 1671-1675. The main entrance leads into a large hall with an apse; inside the large nave, flanked by two prestigious altars, are important works of art.
From Past to Present
After falling out of use as a church the building was completely renovated in 2009 and transformed into a venue for cultural events.
In 2013 Italian Opera in Siena made it its principle location. The innate structural features and the superb restoration of the interior spaces definitely optimized the Auditorium’s acoustic quality, making it a wonderful place to be captivated by the magic of the music and the great voices of the performers.
Home
AUDITORIUM SANTO STEFANO ALLA LIZZA
2025 Season: From March 1st to October 30th
Concerts every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
at 9:15 pm
An Opera Experience in the heart of Siena
The Best-Loved Opera
Arias Of All Time
Concerts
Programme of Performances
ITALIAN OPERA:
The supreme art-form of the emotions
La Traviata, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Tosca and many others too!
Every concert features an amazing selection of the finest and best-known melodies of Italian Opera performed by great artists from the stages of the greatest Opera houses.
Whether you are an established Opera aficionado or just hungry for new experiences, you’ll be amazed by how many delightful arias will already be familiar.
THE CONCERT HALL
One of Siena's most charming venues
The Santo Stefano alla Lizza Auditorium
The Italian Opera in Siena experience takes place in a historic building in the very heart of Siena, the Auditorio Santo Stefano alla Lizza.
Originally built as the church of Santo Stefano in the 12th century, after falling out of use as a church the building was completely renovated in 2009 and transformed into a marvelous concert venue.
Today it is a very special corner of Siena where you’ll be spellbound by the amazing voices of Opera singers.
Reviewes
FAMILY AT THE OPERA
We all had an incredible night at the Opera. We were nervous about bringing our children ages 11, 9 and 4, but it turned out perfectly. The Opera was two hours with an intermission, which was great for our girls. They're still talking about it and have been inspired to practice the piano more lol.Mike D | Tripadvisor
WONDERFUL EVENING
This was a delightful evening with fabulous talents. Inexpensive in a beautiful small church. If you have a chance, this is a must do event while in Siena. Highly recommended.Lisa D - Toronto, Canada | Tripadvisor
AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
An outstanding experience! High energy, generous, gregarious performances. The voices and performances were world class! Bravi!!! Bravi!!!Dan Z | Tripadvisor
a fantastic experience
Really a fantastic experience !!! Absolutely must see. Great voices and a perfect location !!Nello Di Cristo – Italy | Google review
LOVED EVERY SECOND...
The Soprano and pianist were warmly welcomed and proceeded to sing and play about 10 major extracts from Italian Operas. It was superb. The evening finished with a standing ovation. Richly deservedPhil T - Saint Albans, UK | Tripadvisor
GRAND EXPERIENCE
The singers, though young, were exceptional; the hall was beautiful, and the acoustics were amazing. A wonderful Puccini experience. Don't miss it!Nation2014 - Belfast, ME | Tripadvisor