Milan, Italy
Teatro alla Scala tickets: when they go on sale
Each La Scala production goes on sale on its own date in the theatre's sales calendar, normally at 13:00 Milan time on every channel at once. The 7 December 2026 opening night of Otello went on sale on 7 October 2026.
- When does booking open?
- Each production on its own calendar date, at 13:00. 2026/27 season: Otello opening night 7 October 2026 at 13:00 CEST; other Otello performances 14 October; The Nutcracker 16 October; symphony and chamber concerts 21 October (all 13:00 CEST); children's performances 26 October; Under30 previews of Otello 4 November and The Nutcracker 5 November; Les Pêcheurs de perles and Don Giovanni 10 November; La bohème 24 November; Anna Bolena, The Rake's Progress and Giselle 26 November; Macbeth, Gala Fracci and the Ballet School show 20 January 2027; Don Quichotte and the Dawson/Morau double bill 28 January 2027 (all 13:00 CET). Later productions follow from 10 February 2027.
- How far ahead is that?
- About 2 months for the opening night; varies by production.
- Where do I book?
- The webshop on teatroallascala.org, the Box Office at Largo Ghiringhelli 1 in Milan, and official Vivaticket sales points. Visitors from abroad can register and buy online.
- Does it sell out?
- No published figure.
- Can I cancel or change?
- Tickets cannot be cancelled, replaced or refunded unless a performance is cancelled or moved. Eligible tickets can be resold through the official resale platform up to 24 hours before the show, at the original price minus a 10% commission.
Checked 15 October 2026
How to book
Register on teatroallascala.org before the sale day: name, address, email, phone and date of birth are required before your first purchase, and every ticket is registered in the buyer's name.
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 13:00 to 18:00, and on performance days from 2 hours before the start. Ticket prices are on each production's page.
If it’s sold out
Check the official resale section on teatroallascala.org, where full-price single tickets bought on the official site are resold at face value.
About 140 balcony seats without a view, normally 10 euros, are sold 2 hours before each performance from a waiting list: register at the theatre entrance 3 hours before; one ticket per person. Under30 previews are a separate option for eligible ages.
Booking for a group
Per purchase: up to 6 stalls seats (4 on the first day of sale), 6 box seats and 2 balcony seats, so a bigger group may need more than one buyer with their own account.
Tickets are in the buyer's name. Someone else using one needs a written proxy from the buyer, which is not allowed for balcony seats, and staff may check ID at the door. Children must be at least 4, except at children's performances. Groups and tour operators have their own sales channel.
Good to know
- Sales open at 13:00 on every channel at once, so the box office gives no head start.
- Tickets bought from unauthorised sellers are refused at the door.
- Subscriptions and carnets go on sale earlier (30 May and 29 September in 2026) if you plan several shows.
Sources
- Teatro alla Scala: sales opening calendar 2026/27 (official): Otello opening night (7 December) on sale 7 October 2026 at 13:00; each later production on its listed date at 13:00.
- Teatro alla Scala: box office guidelines (official): On the first day of sale, all authorised channels sell from 1pm; about 140 no-view balcony seats at 10 euros are sold 2 hours before.
- Teatro alla Scala: how to buy (official): Stalls up to 6 seats (4 on the first day), boxes 6, balconies 2; registration is required; tickets cannot be cancelled or replaced.
- Teatro alla Scala: official resale (official): Tickets can be resold at face value up to 24 hours before the show; the seller is refunded minus 10% commission.
Checked on 15 October 2026. Booking rules change; the official site has the last word.