Il Barbiere di Siviglia al Giardino Quadrato

Open-air opera in Busto Arsizio

Among the most anticipated events of BA Estate 2026 - the rich summer program of the Municipality of Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese - is the staging of Gioachino Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia, scheduled at the Giardino Quadrato. An opportunity to witness one of the absolute masterpieces of Italian opera buffa under the summer sky, in the heart of the city.

A masterpiece by Rossini

Composed by Rossini and first performed in 1816, Il Barbiere di Siviglia is one of the most beloved and performed operas in the world, famous for its musical brilliance and for characters that have entered the collective imagination, such as the cunning Figaro. Bringing it outdoors, in a city square, means bringing the great operatic repertoire closer to a wide audience, in line with the spirit of BA Estate to spread culture in the city's places and neighborhoods.

Part of BA Estate

The event is part of the BA Estate program, which every year from June to September offers over a hundred events including music, cinema, sports, and culture, animating squares, parks, and neighborhoods of Busto Arsizio. The opera evening at the Giardino Quadrato represents one of the highest cultural moments of the city's summer program.