Teatro alla Scala
Quick Facts
- Location
- Italy, Milan
- Category
- Events & Shows
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-17:30 · The tickets and opening times page for 2026 states the museum is open every day, Monday to Sunday, 09:30 to 17:30 with last admission at 17:00. The closing list on the page runs 7, 25 and 26 December, 1 January, Easter, 1 May and 15 August, while 24 and 31 December shut at 15:00 with last admission 14:30. A museum ticket also lets visitors look into the auditorium from the third-order boxes, which is impossible when rehearsals or performances are on. The table carries the standard daily band.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Full price EUR 12, or the Open Ticket at EUR 15, one entry on any day up to 31 December 2026 with fast track · Student: Students EUR 8; school groups EUR 4 a pupil with one free teacher per ten, booking advised on 02 9990 1919 · The reduced band also covers Gallerie d’Italia ticket holders and Amici di Brera, groups of fifteen paying pay EUR 8 each, Family at EUR 20 takes two adults with one or two children up to five and Family Junior at EUR 25 two adults with one or two aged 6 to 14. Prices exclude online booking fees and a separate page lists the 2027 fares.
- Address
- Italy, Milan, La Scala (Teatro alla Scala)
- Coordinates
- 45.4676, 9.1891
Introduction
La Scala is the world's most prestigious opera temple. This gorgeous theater, where countless opera masters and famous works premiered, is a sanctuary of opera art, a gorgeous, artistic sight in Milan. La Scala stands in central Milan, the world's most famous, prestigious and important opera house, the highest temple of opera. Built in the 18th century, its exterior is relatively plain but its interior is extremely gorgeous and classic: a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with tiers of gilded boxes, red velvet seats, a dazzling crystal chandelier and fine decor, elegant, gorgeous and solemn, with superb acoustics. For centuries the theater witnessed opera's glorious history: Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and other masters' famous works premiered here; the world's greatest singers, conductors and orchestras consider it an honor to perform on its stage. To enjoy an authentic opera, ballet or concert here is a dream for many art lovers. If you cannot attend, you can visit the attached museum, with instruments, costumes, manuscripts and portraits, and peek at the gorgeous auditorium from a box. Visiting Milan and admiring the opera temple La Scala to feel opera's glory is a gorgeous sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30-17:30 |
The tickets and opening times page for 2026 states the museum is open every day, Monday to Sunday, 09:30 to 17:30 with last admission at 17:00. The closing list on the page runs 7, 25 and 26 December, 1 January, Easter, 1 May and 15 August, while 24 and 31 December shut at 15:00 with last admission 14:30. A museum ticket also lets visitors look into the auditorium from the third-order boxes, which is impossible when rehearsals or performances are on. The table carries the standard daily band.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Full price EUR 12, or the Open Ticket at EUR 15, one entry on any day up to 31 December 2026 with fast track |
|---|---|
| Student | Students EUR 8; school groups EUR 4 a pupil with one free teacher per ten, booking advised on 02 9990 1919 |
| Child | Young people aged 6 to 18 EUR 8, and children of 6 and under are free |
| Senior | Seniors aged 65 and over EUR 8 |
| Free Admission | Free for children of 6 and under, disabled visitors, guides, ICOM members, soldiers in uniform, Scala season holders and Abbonamento Musei Lombardia card holders, who collect the ticket at the office without booking online |
The reduced band also covers Gallerie d’Italia ticket holders and Amici di Brera, groups of fifteen paying pay EUR 8 each, Family at EUR 20 takes two adults with one or two children up to five and Family Junior at EUR 25 two adults with one or two aged 6 to 14. Prices exclude online booking fees and a separate page lists the 2027 fares.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Teatro alla Scala?
Monday: 09:30-17:30; Tuesday: 09:30-17:30; Wednesday: 09:30-17:30; Thursday: 09:30-17:30; Friday: 09:30-17:30; Saturday: 09:30-17:30; Sunday: 09:30-17:30; The tickets and opening times page for 2026 states the museum is open every day, Monday to Sunday, 09:30 to 17:30 with last admission at 17:00. The closing list on the page runs 7, 25 and 26 December, 1 January, Easter, 1 May and 15 August, while 24 and 31 December shut at 15:00 with last admission 14:30. A museum ticket also lets visitors look into the auditorium from the third-order boxes, which is impossible when rehearsals or performances are on. The table carries the standard daily band.
How much is the admission for Teatro alla Scala?
Adult: Full price EUR 12, or the Open Ticket at EUR 15, one entry on any day up to 31 December 2026 with fast track; Student: Students EUR 8; school groups EUR 4 a pupil with one free teacher per ten, booking advised on 02 9990 1919; Child: Young people aged 6 to 18 EUR 8, and children of 6 and under are free; Senior: Seniors aged 65 and over EUR 8; Free Admission: Free for children of 6 and under, disabled visitors, guides, ICOM members, soldiers in uniform, Scala season holders and Abbonamento Musei Lombardia card holders, who collect the ticket at the office without booking online; The reduced band also covers Gallerie d’Italia ticket holders and Amici di Brera, groups of fifteen paying pay EUR 8 each, Family at EUR 20 takes two adults with one or two children up to five and Family Junior at EUR 25 two adults with one or two aged 6 to 14. Prices exclude online booking fees and a separate page lists the 2027 fares.
Any practical tips for visiting Teatro alla Scala?
Admire the opera temple La Scala, feel the glory of world opera. The gorgeous horseshoe hall with gilded boxes; Verdi and others' works premiered here.
How long should I spend at Teatro alla Scala?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour.
