Get Ready for an Unforgettable Operatic Adventure: Festival Verdi 2025
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Festival Verdi celebrates its 25th anniversary season in 2025, bringing world-class opera to the heart of Italy’s operatic heritage. The International Friends of Festival Verdi (IFFV) will return to Verdi’s birthplace to the award-winning Festival at the Teatro Regio di Parma. From October 9 to October 13, 2025, IFFV will explore the charming cities of Parma and Busseto, indulging in the region’s world-famous gastronomic delights, while experiencing the unforgettable music and drama of Giuseppe Verdi. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a newcomer, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!
Exciting Highlights Await You!
Festival Verdi 2025 promises to be a thrilling celebration of Verdi’s legacy, and the lineup of performances is nothing short of spectacular:
- Otello at the iconic Teatro Regio di Parma: Witness a brand new production of Verdi’s masterwork, Otello, brought to life on one of Italy’s most famous stages. This promises to be a standout event of the festival.
- Macbeth (1847 edition) at the intimate Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto: Immerse yourself in a rare performance of the 1847 version of Macbeth, performed in a theater with just 300 seats—an unparalleled opportunity for an up-close and personal operatic experience.
- Falstaff at the Teatro Regio di Parma: Enjoy Jacopo Spirei’s critically acclaimed 2017 production of Falstaff, a witty and rollicking masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences around the world.
- Verdi OFF! Events: In addition to the mainstage productions, the city will be buzzing with a series of Verdi OFF! events—exciting, city-wide happenings that bring the spirit of Verdi to life in every corner of Parma and Busseto.
- Special Concerts and Performances: Experience exclusive performances by the rising stars of the Accademia Verdiana, the festival’s prestigious training program for young artists. This is your chance to discover the next generation of operatic talent!
A Journey Through Verdi’s Passion for Shakespeare
Verdi’s operas, many of which are inspired by the works of Shakespeare, have left a lasting legacy on the world of opera. Festival Verdi 2025 is your chance to immerse yourself in this remarkable connection as the festival honors the Bard’s influence on Verdi’s music.
First-time attendee Nathan Zipperian had this to say about his experience at IFFV’s Festival Verdi Weekend in October 2024:
As a first-time attendee of IFFV’s Festival Verdi weekend, I had high expectations, but those expectations were easily surpassed. World-class opera in amazing venues, further enhanced by backstage access and tours, fine dining in Parma and the surrounding Italian countryside, touring the sights of Parma and the surrounding area. And all of it was done with the company of friends, old and new, and fellow lovers of the arts. So many amazing experiences and lifetime memories packed into just 4 days. As a member of IFFV, you have the opportunity to purchase this “once in a lifetime” trip every year and to help out a worthy cause while doing so.
Save the Date for the Ultimate Operatic Experience!
And there’s more! Join the Official IFFV Trip to Festival Verdi from October 9-13, 2025, and experience the magic of the festival firsthand. You’ll be treated to exclusive access to the best performances, behind-the-scenes tours, and curated experiences in one of Italy’s most charming and culturally rich regions. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime operatic journey you won’t forget! Can’t join us on those dates? Festival Verdi runs from September 20 – October 18, 2025.
Ready to be part of this extraordinary celebration of music, passion, and heritage? Email info@iffv.org to secure your spot and get all the details on how to join us for an unforgettable adventure at Festival Verdi 2025!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the opera event of the year—mark your calendars and start counting down to Festival Verdi 2025!