The teathre is closed for renovation.
Named after Bergamo’s most illustrious and world-famous composer. With a majestic structure and one of the largest halls in Italy, it is home to a grand opera tradition.
Teatro Donizetti is one of the most iconic landmarks in Bergamo and a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage. This historic theater is not only a hub for opera lovers but also a venue for diverse cultural events and performances.
The theater spans an impressive 3200 square meters and retains much of its original late-18th-century design. Its main hall seats 532 guests and features an exquisite crystal chandelier with 78 lamps that adds to its grandeur. The three-tiered balconies provide additional seating for up to 1154 people and ensure excellent acoustics for every performance.
You can easily understand the magnificence of this building and the amazement it caused the Bergamasks who saw it rise at a time when only small temporary wooden theaters existed.
A huge sparkling crystal chandelier with as many as 78 lamps hangs in the center of the hall, in addition to the light sources in the boxes.
For sound distribution and harmony, it can be considered among the best in Italy.
Originally named Riccardi after its builder, this theater is, above all, the venue where the operas—more than 70!—of the great Bergamasque composer Gaetano Donizetti are celebrated and cherished by audiences.
Imagine Donizetti’s emotion as he was invested by an affectionate and heartfelt ovation from the audience in the theater during his opera L’esule di Roma. This consecration took place in 1840. Donizetti would die of illness in his hometown of Bergamo a few years later in 1848.
The teathre is closed for renovation.
Biglietteria c/o Propilei di Porta Nuova (largo Porta Nuova, 17 – Bergamo):
da martedì a sabato | ore 13.00-20.00
To reach the Teatro Donizetti by car, follow the signs to the city center and arrive at Porta Nuova. It is recommended to park in the nearest underground parking lots at Piazza della Libertà or Via Borfuro.
Spectators of the Donizetti Theatre can enjoy discounted parking rates with Parking Italy. To benefit from this offer:
“Theater” Fare: For afternoon performances (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and evening performances (8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.), a flat rate of €3.00 applies.
The Donizetti Theatre is easily accessible on foot from both Bergamo’s train station and bus station, each just a short walk away. Alternatively, you can use urban public transport via lines 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 15. The main stop is Porta Nuova, also served by lines 4, 11, and 14.
| Cavour Square, 15, 24121, Bergamo, Bergamo |
| info@fondazioneteatrodonizetti.org |
| +39 0354160612 |
| Accessibility |
| Suitable for children |