Parma Danza
The dance season of the Teatro Regio di Parma
About Parma Danza
Parma Danza, authorial dance on the stage of the Teatro Regio
Parma Danza is the festival that transforms the Teatro Regio di Parma into one of the leading dance venues in Italy every season. In the heart of the Municipality of Parma, the capital of the homonymous Province in Emilia-Romagna, the glorious theatre commissioned by Maria Luigia of Austria opens its historic stage to the most important Italian and international classical and contemporary ballet companies. It is an event that ideally dialogues with the city's great musical and operatic tradition, the homeland of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini.
A programme between classical and contemporary
The strength of Parma Danza lies in its balance: alongside timeless repertoire titles โ from Romรฉo et Juliette to Swan Lake โ the festival presents the most innovative choreographies of the contemporary scene, featuring renowned names such as Jean-Christophe Maillot, Edward Clug, and Marcos Morau. Each year, the audience can thus follow a journey that spans different eras and styles, from the romantic narrative of 19th-century ballet to the abstract research of today's dance.
Not just performances: Dance behind the scenes
Parma Danza extends beyond the stage. The project Dance Behind the Scenes accompanies the season with meetings, open rehearsals, and free masterclasses held by the dancers and choreographers of the guest companies. A valuable opportunity for local dance schools and enthusiasts to get closer to the artists' daily work, discovering what happens before the curtain rises.
The Teatro Regio, an exceptional setting
Attending Parma Danza also means experiencing one of Italy's most beloved theatres. Inaugurated in 1829, the Teatro Regio is famous for its acoustics, its elegant stalls, and its audience, among the most discerning and knowledgeable in the country. The neoclassical hall, with its four tiers of boxes and gallery, offers dance a setting of rare beauty, capable of enhancing every gesture on stage.
Why it's worth it
- International-level companies in a single programme
- A mix of great classics and contemporary creations, with world premieres
- A historic and prestigious setting in the heart of Parma
- Free in-depth activities with Dance Behind the Scenes
- Discounts for young people under 35 and dance school students
Parma Danza โ edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Parma Danza spans the entire year, from February to December, with a programme that alternates major international companies, Italian excellences, and a world premiere. Six titles are scheduled on the stage of the Teatro Regio di Parma, ranging from narrative repertoire ballet to more experimental contemporary dance, culminating in a spectacular Christmas finale with Swan Lake performed with a live orchestra.
Accompanying the performances, the project Dance Behind the Scenes includes five events between February and May, with open rehearsals and free masterclasses led by the dancers and choreographers of the guest companies.
Programme Parma Danza 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026 โ 8:30 PM
- Romรฉo et Juliette โ Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot, music by Sergei Prokofiev.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 โ 8:30 PM
- Cinderella โ Ballet of the Croatian National Theatre Ivan Zajc of Rijeka. Choreography by Leo Mujiฤ, music by Sergei Prokofiev.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 โ 8:30 PM
- Notte Morricone โ CCN/Aterballetto. Concept and direction by Marcos Morau, music by Ennio Morricone.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 โ 8:30 PM
- Stabat Mater & Carmina Burana โ Maribor Ballet. Choreography by Edward Clug, music by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi and Carl Orff.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 โ 8:30 PM
- Verdi/Shakespeare โ Trilogy of Desire (Macbeth, Otello, Falstaff) โ Artemis Danza, world premiere. Choreography and direction by Monica Casadei, music by Giuseppe Verdi.
Sunday, December 27, 2026 โ 3:30 PM and Tuesday, December 29, 2026 โ 8:00 PM
- Swan Lake โ Orchestra and Ballet of the Fondazione Arena di Verona, with live orchestra. Choreography by Evgenij Polyakov, music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Dance Behind the Scenes
Five free events between February and May 2026 with open rehearsals and masterclasses held by the dancers and choreographers of the guest companies. Registration: [email protected].
Highlights Parma Danza 2026
Prices Parma Danza 2026
Practical information — Parma Danza
Where
Teatro Regio di Parma, Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 16/A, 43121 Parma (PR), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
The theatre is located in the historic centre of Parma, a short walk from Piazza della Pace and Palazzo della Pilotta. Parma railway station, on the MilanโBologna line, is about a 15-minute walk away. By car, take the Parma exit from the A1 motorway; the centre has limited traffic, so it's best to use peripheral car parks and public transport.
Tickets
Tickets and season tickets are on sale online at teatroregioparma.vivaticket.it and at the theatre's ticket office. A 20% discount is available for under-35s and dance school students on tickets and season tickets for the stalls and boxes.
Ticket Office
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 16/A. Tel. +39 0521 203999, e-mail [email protected]. Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00 AMโ1:00 PM; Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AMโ1:00 PM and 4:00 PMโ6:00 PM; on performance days until 90 minutes before the start.
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Where does it take place โ Parma Danza
Teatro Regio di Parma
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 16/A, 43121 Parma