Brindisi
A night at the Nuovo Teatro Verdi: the 2026-27 season and the Roman Brindisi beneath it
Quick answer
The Nuovo Teatro Verdi is Brindisi's city theatre, in the old town, and its 2026-27 season runs from 12 November 2026 to 11 April 2027 with twelve shows: plays, two musicals, a Pino Daniele tribute and the ballet of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Single tickets cost 20 to 32 euro at the box office or on Vivaticket. The building stands partly over San Pietro degli Schiavoni, a Roman quarter with mosaic floors and baths.
The 2026-27 season
| Date | Show | With |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 November 2026, 20:30 | Scandalo (Ivan Cotroneo) | Anna Valle, Gianmarco Saurino |
| Tue 17 November, 20:30 | Lettera ad Eduardo | Massimiliano Gallo |
| Tue 1 December, 20:30 | Marco Polo e le città invisibili | Luca Zingaretti |
| Sun 13 December, 18:30 | Falstaff. L'arte di farla franca | Emilio Solfrizzi |
| Sat 19 December, 18:30 | Ti racconto una storia (outside the subscription) | Edoardo Leo |
| Sat 23 January 2027, 18:30 | Rocky, the musical | Mario Ermito, Giulia Ottonello |
| Tue 16 February, 20:30 | Qualcosa è andato storto | Carlo Buccirosso |
| Sun 21 February, 18:30 | Ditegli sempre di sì | Mario Autore, Anna Iodice, Domenico Pinelli |
| Sun 28 February, 18:30 | La sciantosa | Serena Autieri |
| Sun 7 March, 18:30 | Omaggio a Pino Daniele | Jazz Studio Orchestra, conducted by Paolo Lepore |
| Sun 21 March, 18:30 | Divertissement da Paquita, Rossini Cards, Bolero X | Accademia Teatro alla Scala |
| Sun 11 April, 18:30 | L'arte della truffa | Biagio Izzo |
One more show with Giulia Vecchio is still to be announced. Programme as presented by the Comune di Brindisi; always check the theatre's website before you travel.
Which shows work if you do not speak Italian?
Plays are in Italian, and several are Neapolitan comedies, so they are best for Italian speakers. If you do not speak the language, choose the musical (Rocky, 23 January), the Pino Daniele tribute (7 March) or the Accademia Teatro alla Scala dance evening (21 March): music and dance need no translation.
Tickets and box office
- Single tickets: 32 euro (first section), 25 euro (second section), 20 euro (gallery). Reduced 27, 22 and 18 euro (under 25, over 65, groups and partner organisations); under 25 rate 20, 16 and 14 euro.
- Where: at the box office and online on Vivaticket, on sale since 28 September 2026.
- Box office hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 13:00 and 17:30 to 19:30. Phone 0831 562554, email [email protected].
Popular dates can sell out, so book as soon as your trip is fixed, especially for the December shows.
The Roman city under the theatre
The theatre was built over part of San Pietro degli Schiavoni, an archaeological area of about 4,800 square metres in the heart of Roman Brindisi, discovered between 1964 and 1966. Excavations brought to light a paved Roman street, houses with mosaic floors and a late imperial bath complex.
The area is currently closed for works, according to the Ministry of Culture. For Roman floors you can see today, walk to Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna on Via Duomo, free and open every day (see rainy day in Brindisi), and read the story of the city in our Brindisi history walk.
Make an evening of it
Weekday shows start at 20:30, Sunday and Saturday shows at 18:30. Before an early show, an aperitivo in the old town; after a late one, a pizza or a glass of Negroamaro. Our guide to Brindisi at night has the details, and Brindisi wineries explains the local reds.
Walk home after the show
BDS House is a whole home in the old town, so after the theatre you walk back through quiet lanes instead of driving. Up to 6 guests, two bedrooms, a sofa bed, a full kitchen and two private rooftop terraces. Book direct and you will find a Puglia welcome box prepared by my father. Check your dates.
Questions travellers ask
When does the Teatro Verdi season start?
The 2026-27 season opens on Thursday 12 November 2026 with Scandalo and ends on 11 April 2027.
How much are tickets at the Teatro Verdi in Brindisi?
Single tickets cost 20 to 32 euro depending on the section, with reductions for under 25s and over 65s.
Where can I buy tickets?
At the theatre box office (Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 13:00 and 17:30 to 19:30) or online on Vivaticket.
Can you visit the Roman ruins under the theatre?
The San Pietro degli Schiavoni area is temporarily closed for works. Check with the Soprintendenza before you go.
Are there shows at Christmas?
Yes: Falstaff with Emilio Solfrizzi on 13 December and Edoardo Leo on 19 December 2026. See also our Christmas in Puglia guide.
Sources and further reading
- Comune di Brindisi, Nuovo Teatro Verdi, presentata la stagione 2026-27 (programme, prices, box office)
- Fondazione Nuovo Teatro Verdi
- Ministry of Culture, Area archeologica San Pietro degli Schiavoni
Dates and prices last checked on 16 October 2026.
