The Avenches Opera Festival, whose first edition took place in 1995, is set in the magical surroundings of the Aventicum Roman Arenas.

The Opera Festival has enjoyed immediate success, attracting tens of thousands of spectators every year, who are thrilled by the show’s immense quality. The greatest and most beautiful works in the operatic repertoire have been presented at the Festival since its debut; such as Aida, Carmen, Nabucco, The Enchanted Flute, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, Don Giovanni, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Bohème etc.

This year from 5th to 18th July 2013, Nabucco is making an immense comeback to the Avenches Arena! This monumental lyrical opera, Verdi’s masterpiece in its 2013 version, promises to excite and surprise you with its powerful music. See you once again next July for a fabulous evening of opera.

For more information, log on to: www.avenchesopera.ch