Teatro La Fenice is Venice’s historic opera house, at Campo San Fantin in the city’s San Marco area. You can visit with an audio guide or an expert guide, or choose a performance from the theatre’s calendar.
- Location: Campo San Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venice, Italy
- Typical visit hours: Every day, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; schedules can change at short notice
- Tour formats: Audio-guide and expert-guided visits
- Performance tickets: Choose an event from the official calendar, which links to ticket sales
What makes La Fenice a landmark
La Fenice is a historic Venice opera house with a name that means “the phoenix.” The theatre says it has been in Venice since 1792 and has risen twice from fires.
Its address is Campo San Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venice. The theatre’s history gives a visit a different focus from a museum outing: the building itself is the setting, whether you come for a tour or a performance.
If you’re planning a day around Dorsoduro and San Marco, La Fenice can fit into a walking itinerary alongside the route from Dorsoduro to San Marco.
Visiting on a theatre tour
You can visit La Fenice with an audio guide or an expert guide. The theatre generally opens for visits every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., but artistic or technical reasons can change the schedule at short notice.
Audio guides are offered in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish. Guided group visits are available for groups of at least 12 people and require a reservation. The theatre directs visitors to its website for tour timetables and visit arrangements.
Tour information and bookings are handled by Fest Fenice Servizi Teatrali at +39 041 786672 or visite@festfenice.com. Tour details, including arrangements, can change, so check the official site before you go.
Choosing a performance
The official performance calendar gives event listings, performance dates and start times, with links to buy tickets. Check the venue shown for your chosen event: events can take place at La Fenice Opera House, Sale Apollinee, Malibran Theatre or other venues.
The theatre recommends arriving at least half an hour before a performance. Allow that extra time especially if you plan to collect tickets at the opera-house box office on the day.
The performance-ticket office at La Fenice, Campo San Fantin, 1965, is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Performance listings, ticket links and office details may change; consult the official calendar and ticket information as you plan.
How do you get from Dorsoduro to La Fenice?
La Fenice is about 0.4 km from Hotel Messner in Dorsoduro. Its address in Campo San Fantin gives you the destination to use when planning your route across Venice.
You can make the theatre part of a broader day on foot, or plan time along the Grand Canal with a vaporetto ride on the canal. For route details and current travel arrangements, use a map or local transport information before setting out.
FAQs
What are Teatro La Fenice’s opening hours?
Visits are generally available every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The schedule can change at short notice for artistic or technical reasons.
Can you tour La Fenice without joining a group?
The theatre offers visits with an audio guide or an expert guide. Group visits are available for groups of at least 12 people and require a reservation.
Where can you find La Fenice performance tickets?
The official performance calendar gives events, dates and start times, and provides links to buy tickets. Check which venue is named for the event you choose.
How early should you arrive for a performance?
The theatre recommends arriving at least half an hour before the performance, particularly if you need to collect tickets at the opera-house box office.