Opera di Roma, nuovi partner e più risorse private nel 2026 (+10%)

The Opera di Roma has announced new partners and increased private resources for the upcoming year of 2026, marking a 10% growth. Francesco Giambrone, the superintendent of the Opera di Roma, emphasized three key aspects that describe the theater's health: openness, full house attendance, and a solid budget, which are prerequisites for these factors.

The foundation of the capital city closed its 12th consecutive active balance sheet with an annual profit exceeding 106 thousand euros, reaching a record production value of 66.8 million euros in 2025. This figure represents a 7.7% increase compared to 2024 and a 12.8% rise from 2019. The additional public resources, linked to the Jubilee, contributed to a 10.3% growth in the budget.

The extraordinary financial effort translated into a 17.8% increase in the number of productions, including operas, ballets, and concerts. The theater reached an impressive average saturation of 91.4% in its halls, catering to both classic works like "Tosca" and "Bohème," as well as contemporary operas like "Inferno." The percentage of self-financing represents 24.8% of the total revenue, with box office receipts amounting to 14.2 million euros, a 3.5% increase from 2019.

Ticket sales reached 282 thousand, with 25 thousand additional paying spectators attending Opera Camion performances, which started last year. Revenue from private donors, sponsors, and other sources has also increased by 12%, reaching over 5.5 million euros. The trend of increased private interest continues into 2026, with a 10% growth in membership programs, supporting projects beyond traditional artistic programming like the Fabbrica initiative, which has been active for ten years.

The superintendent also highlighted the presence of 30 young under-30 donors, symbolizing a loyal and committed audience segment. Additionally, the percentage of visitors under 35 has risen to around 30% of the total attendance. The Opera Camion project, a significant legacy of the jubilee year, aims to bring the opera to citizens across 15 municipalities in Rome, both free of charge and in partnership with the Comune of Rome.

The new 2026/2027 season will begin on November 27th with Stravinskij's "The Rake's Progress," featuring director Rafael R. Villalobos and Mariotti in the role of the title character. The season will showcase 12 new productions in opera and dance, 11 operatic titles, 2 concert works, 7 ballets, and 4 special events.