Exclusive experience at Teatro Massimo with Villa Igiea
Available daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm

Discover Teatro Massimo Opera House

With its grand dome, Grecian columns, and impressive staircase flanked by bronze lions, Teatro Massimo has been Palermo’s star attraction since 1897. Europe’s third-largest opera house offers guided tours revealing its golden stuccoes, the majestic Royal Box, and the ornate Royal Sitting Room. Marvel at the acoustics of the Pompeian Room and enjoy stunning city views while admiring the frescoes in the Coat of Arms Hall.

Beautiful Teatro Massimo in Palermo
From Tuesday to Saturday, between 9.30am and 12pm

Teatro Massimo Scenography Workshops

Villa Igiea, in partnership with Teatro Massimo, invites you to uncover the secrets of the opera house with a captivating behind-the-scenes scenography tour. This unique experience evolves with the artistic seasons, reflecting the dynamic nature of theatre.

Discover Bagheria with Villa Igiea

Discover Bagheria

Enjoy a private excursion to two cultural treasures in historic Bagheria, guided by visual artist Francesco Domilici, whose acclaimed work is featured at both sites. Begin at Villa Palagonia, renowned for its grotesque statues, earning it the nickname "Villa of Monsters." Next, visit Villa Cattolica, an 18th-century palace housing the Guttuso Museum. 

Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily

Theatre Lovers in Palermo

For a second season, Italy’s largest opera house partners with Villa Igiea, uniting both seasoned enthusiasts and those new to the art form. The grand Teatro Massimo remains a cultural jewel in Palermo’s crown.

Be enchanted by a calendar of classic performances, or step behind the curtain during a private tour arranged by our concierge team.

Peter Pan (Ballet): October
Elisabetta Regina d’Inghilterra (Opera): October
Fabio Biondi (Concert): November
Le Grand Macabre (Opera): November
Ferro - Webern / Beethoven (Concert): December
Lo Schiaccianoci (Ballet): December
Concerto di Capodanno - Young: January
Concerto di Capodanno - Wellber: January
Punturo - Requiem Tedesco (Concert): January
Clerici - Dvorák N.7 (Concert): January
Otello (Opera): January
Rossini Cards, Le Sacre Du Printemps (Ballet): February
Faust (Opera): March

Subject to availability, advance booking is recommended

Puppet Theatre in Palermo Sicily

Opera dei Pupi: the last of the Puppeteers

Experience a magical day of storytelling with Palermo’s UNESCO-recognized Puppet Opera. Master puppeteer Salvatore Bumbello will guide you and your children in making puppets, operating strings, and creating sounds with a barrel organ. After a cultural session, join a treasure hunt, then relax with a picnic under an ancient Ficus in Piazza Marina. Finish with a sweet treat from a local shop and a leisurely stroll through the Garibaldi Garden.

Explore the Magic of "Cinema Paradiso" with Rocco Forte Hotels

Palermo’s Untold Stories

See our island’s capital transformed into a living museum on this Sicilian treasure hunt. In partnership with Le Vie dei Tesori, our expert guides take you on a grand journey through Palermo’s Belle Èpoque era, tracing the power, splendour, and intrigue of the legendary Florio family. A city of contrasts, discover Palermo’s darker side, from its shadowy catacombs and ancient prisons, to stories of stolen artworks and underground societies.

Please contact our Concierge team for more details

Tel: +39 09 16312111

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Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo.

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