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About Teatro Petruzzelli

Teatro Petruzzelli is Bari’s iconic historic opera house, rebuilt and reopened in 2009 after a devastating fire. With approximately 1,480–1,482 seats, it remains the fourth largest theatre in Italy by size. The venue hosts opera, ballet, and concerts, welcoming renowned artists and productions in a central Bari location. Use this page to plan your visit, secure your seats, and find convenient parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining.

Note: The floor plan (Pianta Petruzzelli) is available on the Fondazione Petruzzelli website to help you choose your preferred seating. The theatre has retained its heritage while offering world-class performances in a modern setting.

Address: Corso Cavour, 12, 70122 Bari BA, Italy. The Petruzzelli is easily reachable on foot from Bari Centrale station, and AMTAB bus lines run along Corso Cavour, making public transit a straightforward option. For drivers, nearby parking includes Parcheggio Bari Battisti (699 spaces) and Parcheggio Saba Guadagni, with Porto di Bari also within reach for travelers arriving by sea. When you’re planning a stay, consider nearby hotels like The Nicolaus Hotel Bari and Relais Petruzzelli for convenient access to the venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current seating capacity: approximately 1,480–1,482 seats after the 2009 rebuild (original capacity was around 2,192).
  • Address: Corso Cavour, 12, 70122 Bari BA, Italy.
  • Venue type: Historic opera house/theatre; fourth largest in Italy by size.
  • Seating chart: floor plan (Pianta Petruzzelli) available on the Fondazione Petruzzelli website.
  • Parking: nearby options include Parcheggio Bari Battisti (699 spaces) and Parcheggio Saba Guadagni; Porto di Bari as another nearby option.
  • Transit: central Bari location with walking distance from Bari Centrale; multiple AMTAB bus lines stop along Corso Cavour.
  • Nearby hotels: The Nicolaus Hotel Bari and Relais Petruzzelli are popular nearby accommodations.
  • Notable events: hosted opera, ballet and concerts; reopening in 2009 featured Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; hosts renowned artists such as Pavarotti, Tebaldi, Muti, Karajan, and others.
  • Demolished/renamed: The theatre was destroyed by arson and fire in 1991 and rebuilt/reopened in 2009; it has not been renamed.