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About Sferisterio - Macerata

Welcome to Sferisterio in Macerata, the historic open-air arena that hosts the renowned Macerata Opera Festival and a variety of concerts and cultural events. With a semi-elliptical design and a capacity of about 2,500 seats (up to ~3,000 with the upper gallery and boxes), this iconic venue sits at Via Santa Maria della Porta 65, 62100 Macerata, Italy. The venue’s seating includes sectors like Platino, Oro, Verde, Blu, Rosso, Giallo, Balconata, and lateral boxes, offering a range of viewing options in a striking outdoor setting. Whether you’re here for a summer opera or a high-profile concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details and insider tips to secure your seats with ease.

Getting there is straightforward with on-site parking and nearby transit options. If the on-site lot fills up, additional parking is available near the entrance on the second level. Public transit stops Macerata - Sferisterio and Macerata Sferistereo provide convenient access, and Macerata train station is the closest rail option. After the show, savor local hospitality at nearby hotels and restaurants—our affiliate partners help you find reliable, comfortable options close to the arena. The Sferisterio, part of the Arena Sferisterio brand, continues to host the Macerata Opera Festival since 1967 and remains a premier venue for Verdi’s Aida (premiered here in 1921), Carmina Burana, and a range of major concerts. Secure your seats early for the best views on these iconic evenings.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: open-air semi-elliptical arena, originally built for pallone bracciale; today a major festival and concert venue (Arena Sferisterio).
  • Capacity: approximately 2,500 seats, up to around 3,000 including upper gallery/boxes.
  • Address: Via Santa Maria della Porta 65, 62100 Macerata, Italy.
  • Seating chart: sectors include Platino (Prime/Repliche), Oro, Verde, Blu, Rosso, Giallo, Balconata, plus lateral boxes.
  • Parking: on-site Sferisterio parking area; if full, additional parking space near the entrance on the second level of the Sferisterio parking lot.
  • Transit: nearby public transit stops (Macerata - Sferisterio, Macerata Sferistereo); several bus lines; closest train station is Macerata.
  • Nearby hotels: Albergo Arena (adjacent to the arena, Vicolo Sferisterio 16); other options include hotels such as Claudiani, Arcadia, Recina in Macerata.
  • Notable events: Macerata Opera Festival since 1967; Verdi’s Aida (premiered here in 1921); Carmina Burana and other major concerts.
  • Renamed/demolished: not demolished or renamed; continues to operate as Arena Sferisterio under the Macerata Opera Festival.