Teatro Comunale

Theater Traditional Italian opera house hosting performing arts

In Bologna, Teatro Comunale is an 18th-century opera house known for its musical programming and good acoustics; audiences come for opera, symphonic concerts and centuries-old Italian theatrical tradition.

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Teatro Comunale in Emilia-Romagna refers to the historic municipal opera house in the regional city, serving as a local center for opera, concerts and cultural events. The building dates to the 18th century and has been used continuously for staged performances and musical programming.

Audiences attend opera productions, orchestral concerts and visiting performances in its main auditorium, which retains the traditional horseshoe-shaped layout common to Italian opera houses. The theatre is a focal point for the citys cultural season.

The theatre has undergone periodic renovations to maintain performance standards and visitor facilities while preserving historic features. It functions as a municipal cultural venue with a seasonal program of events.

The Teatro Comunale sits in the urban centre of its Emilia-Romagna city and is accessible from local transport links and nearby public squares.

Teatro Comunale
Via del Guasto / Piazza Verdi, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy
44.4964, 11.3505

How to Get to Teatro Comunale #

From Bologna Centrale station take buses 25 or 26 to Piazza Maggiore and walk 5-8 minutes; the theatre sits adjacent to the university district and is easily walkable from central Bologna.

Tips for Visiting Teatro Comunale #

  • Buy tickets from the Teatro Comunale di Bologna website in advance for operas and orchestra concerts.
  • If attending a matinee, use the side entrance on Via del Monte to avoid the larger crowd at the main façade.
  • Listen in the foyer; the theater often hosts free pre-concert talks-check the programme for times.

Best Time to Visit Teatro Comunale #

Visit during the theatrical season (usually autumn through spring) to catch full opera and orchestra programming.

Autumn-Winter (Oct-Feb)
October-February · 2-12°C
The theatre season is busiest with opera and symphonic programmes.
Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 10-20°C
New productions and festivals appear; the city is lively.

Weather & Climate near Teatro Comunale #

Climate

Teatro Comunale's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (727 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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