Sarzana Lirica Festival – Rigoletto
A new production of Verdi's Rigoletto, with free admission
About Sarzana Lirica
The opera that belongs to everyone
The Sarzana Lirica Festival is one of the most original realities in the Ligurian opera scene. Born from the commitment of the Comitato Gli Amici del Loggiato, it offers a complete opera production every year in Sarzana (Province of La Spezia), with the unique feature of offering free admission performances, with tickets distributed directly in front of the Town Hall.
The 2026 Rigoletto
The 25th edition is dedicated to one of the absolute masterpieces by Giuseppe Verdi, Rigoletto. The production, built entirely in the area, benefits from the artistic direction of baritone Roberto Sèrvile and the orchestral direction of maestro Bruno Nicoli. The singers are selected through specific auditions, in line with the festival's educational mission.
A festival that trains and promotes
In addition to staging, Sarzana Lirica is a project to promote operatic singing and bring the public closer to opera, with a path that links the city of Sarzana to the provincial capital, La Spezia. A model that combines musical rigor, participation, and accessibility, rare in the Italian landscape.
Sarzana Lirica — edition 2026
The 25th edition of the Sarzana Lirica Festival is dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto. The production, with artistic direction by baritone Roberto Sèrvile and orchestral direction by maestro Bruno Nicoli, is entirely built in the area, with singers selected through auditions. Performances are scheduled for July 3 in La Spezia and July 10 in Sarzana, with free admission.
Programme Sarzana Lirica 2026
Friday, July 3 — La Spezia
- Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi — orchestral direction M° Bruno Nicoli
Friday, July 10 — Sarzana
- Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi — artistic direction M° Roberto Sèrvile
The festival also includes the audition and training process preceding the performances. Free admission performances.
Highlights Sarzana Lirica 2026
Prices Sarzana Lirica 2026
Practical information — Sarzana Lirica
How to get there
By train: Sarzana and La Spezia stations on the Genoa–Pisa line. By car: A12 or A15, Sarzana or La Spezia exit. Performances are held in Sarzana and La Spezia.
Tickets
Free admission performances. Tickets can be collected in front of the Sarzana Town Hall on designated days, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, until supplies last. Info: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Sarzana Lirica
Sarzana e La Spezia
Centro storico, 19038 Sarzana