Lyric Festival of the Stone Theatres – Syracuse Stage

A festival between myth and music

The Lyric Festival of the Stone Theatres is a major summer event that brings opera and symphonic concerts to the most evocative open-air theatres in Sicily. Promoted by the Coro Lirico Siciliano and led by artistic director Francesco Costa, the festival chooses the island's ancient theatres as its stage, from Taormina and Tindari to Segesta. The Syracuse stage, in the Municipality of Syracuse (Province of Syracuse, Sicily), takes place in the extraordinary Greek Theatre of the Neapolis Archaeological Park, one of the most famous classical venues in the world.

The Greek Theatre of Syracuse as a stage

Carved into the rock of the Temenite hill in the 5th century BC, the Greek Theatre of Syracuse has always been a symbol of the city. When the lights go down and the cavea fills up, the ancient stone becomes a natural resonance chamber for operatic voices and orchestras: an experience that combines archaeology, landscape, and live music into a single, moving emotion.

Grand operatic productions

The heart of the festival lies in its opera productions. The Syracuse stage has hosted iconic titles from the Verdi repertoire, with direction by Salvo Dolce, the Coro Lirico Siciliano, and nationally renowned orchestras. Alongside opera, the festival features tributes to great film soundtracks, which consistently draw thousands of spectators and sell out repeatedly.

Civil commitment and accessibility

One of the festival's hallmarks is its focus on inclusion: several performances are translated into Sign Language thanks to a partnership with the association "Sicilia, turismo per Tutti," making opera accessible to a wider audience. In this way, the festival combines the promotion of Sicily's archaeological heritage with a significant cultural and social project.

Information and tickets

The full program, dates, and ticket sales are published on the festival's official website and through dedicated ticketing channels. We recommend booking in advance, as the Syracuse events frequently sell out.