Carmen

Carmen by Georges Bizet – Teatro alla Scala, Milan (June 8–27, 2026)

Witness the passion and drama of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, performed live at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan from June 8 to 27, 2026. This opéra-comique in four acts, with libretto by Prosper Mérimée, returns in a spectacular new production co-produced with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Teatro Real, Madrid.

Conducted by the acclaimed Myung-Whun Chung, this vibrant staging is directed by Damiano Michieletto, with sets by Paolo Fantin, costumes by Carla Teti, and lighting by Alessandro Carletti, bringing Bizet’s unforgettable characters and dramatic music to life. The performance features the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala and the Children’s Chorus of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala.

The cast includes the charismatic Vittorio Grigolo (June 8, 12, 16, 22, 25 & 27) and Matthew Polenzani (June 10, 18, 20 & 23) as Don José, Giorgi Manoshvili and Nicolas Courjal alternating as Escamillo, and the captivating Clémentine Margaine and Stéphanie d’Oustrac as Carmen. The ensemble also features Slávka Zámečníková as Micaëla, Pierre Doyen as Le Dancaïre, Loïc Félix as Le Remendado, Marine Chagnon as Mercédès, and Sarah Dufresne as Frasquita.

Carmen tells the timeless story of love, jealousy, and destiny set in Seville, where the free-spirited Carmen seduces Don José, leading to a tragic and unforgettable climax. With its fiery arias and dramatic intensity, this production promises to be one of the most anticipated opera events of 2026 at La Scala.

🎟️ Book your tickets now for Carmen at Teatro alla Scala, Milan, and experience one of the most beloved operas of all time in a world-class setting.