Teatro Massimo Bellini
Teatro Massimo Bellini
4.5
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Bexhill-on-Sea, UK7 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
My husband and I travelled from London for my birthday in October 2019. We arrived at the Teatro Bellini for the concert to find it closed, the concert had been postponed by 1 week (too late for us!) and we had not been informed. The only info was a cancellation notice posted on their website on the day of the concert.
To my request for a refund, they responded: “The theater is going through a difficult economic period and we had to move the dates of some concerts.
We will soon refund your tickets and in any case by the end of the year..”
It is now March 2nd 2020 and Teatro Bellini still owe me 80 euros and have not replied to all my subsequent emails and phone calls since Oct 2019.
To my request for a refund, they responded: “The theater is going through a difficult economic period and we had to move the dates of some concerts.
We will soon refund your tickets and in any case by the end of the year..”
It is now March 2nd 2020 and Teatro Bellini still owe me 80 euros and have not replied to all my subsequent emails and phone calls since Oct 2019.
Written 2 March 2020
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Paddy’s Owner
Scotland, UK29 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Theatre building outside is amazing but the tour was very disappointing. Firstly the guide told us her English wasn’t up to taking it but she’d reduce the cost to €4.50. Then when we arrived at the auditorium there was a rehearsal going on so we were only allowed in for a minute. One couple were insisting on a refund which we should have done too. A proper tour would have been worthwhile so do check.
Written 12 March 2023
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Alan N
Crescent Head, Australia69 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Attended this superb theatre for a performance of Handel's Messiah. The performers were excellent including a great choir. The Hallelujah Chorus was stirring and encored. Memorable.
However never in my experience of attending live performances worldwide have I before come across the absolute crassness and utter bastardry of the audience. Many filming the performance on their phones. Arguably understandable. But scrolling through photos of babies and farm animals? Texting god knows what to god knows who. An argument that held up the second half of the performance. And then the halitosis.
Extraordinary.
The theatre is a must see. But Catanian audience? Not a good look.
However never in my experience of attending live performances worldwide have I before come across the absolute crassness and utter bastardry of the audience. Many filming the performance on their phones. Arguably understandable. But scrolling through photos of babies and farm animals? Texting god knows what to god knows who. An argument that held up the second half of the performance. And then the halitosis.
Extraordinary.
The theatre is a must see. But Catanian audience? Not a good look.
Written 8 April 2023
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Giovanni B.
Milan, Italy156 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A great historical theater, you can also see it from the outside. In our case we only saw the outside. In August visits are suspended, as was customary until twenty years ago. Then many institutions became aware of summer tourism, that cities in August are invaded by tourists, many foreigners, curious about Italian history and culture.
This institution didn't notice, too bad. With the lost revenue, the maintenance of the theater's exterior could perhaps be improved...
No further comment needed.
This institution didn't notice, too bad. With the lost revenue, the maintenance of the theater's exterior could perhaps be improved...
No further comment needed.
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Written 10 August 2024
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clivetwooaks
Wokingham, UK307 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The interior of this theatre is breathtaking. It's a fabulous example of an Italian opera house with wonderful acoustics. Our guide was excellent. Well worth an hour of your time. You're supposed to book by emailing guidect.eventi@gmail.com. But if you show up at 10 or 11am Tuesday to Saturday you may well be able to join a tour without pre-booking. It's certainly worth a try.
Written 23 October 2024
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Daniela R
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May 2023 • Family
Even though it is my city, I had never entered this theater which is already beautiful from the outside. I had many expectations and had visited other opera houses. Despite this, as soon as I entered I was left speechless. It was wonderful! It was all lit up and well restored. I can't find another adjective other than "wonderful". Strange, I felt at home, in my place even though I'm neither a musician nor a singer.
Written 9 September 2023
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Danielle S
London, UK20 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Why this attraction isn't listed higher on the must-see of Catania I don't know. The theatre is stunning and the tour made us appreciate it even more. Good coffee opposite the theatre too
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Written 7 April 2022
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William P
Glendale, AZ1,249 contributions
Nov 2021
From the outside the Opera House looks splendid. It reminds me of the faςade of the Vienna State Opera House, but smaller. Unfortunately it was not open when I was there but I'd love to go back and see one of the great Italian operas if I get the chance.
Written 15 November 2021
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JonS
Melbourne, Australia74 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Visited on a Monday. Not open. Could only view the outside, which was a shame. It is in need of a good clean as it is a sensational architectural design. Touring the inside would be amazing. Guided tours every morning (except Monday).
Written 15 April 2024
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Caltanissetta, Italy2,964 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Today I'm in the East side of Sicily, i'm in Catania🌅, nearest mount Etna. The Vincenzo Bellini Theatre Is magic.
Written 1 May 2019
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Tutti i giorni tranne il lunedì e tranne quando devono allestire le scene per rappresentazioni. Per sicurezza conviene telefonare prima.
Written 24 April 2019
I have tickets for the opera tonight. The ticket says 5.30pm. What time will the performance actually start?
Written 23 March 2019
Oh thats early. It started when it said on the ticket (7.30pm) when we went there. The place only opened about 30 minutes before the performance.
Written 24 March 2019
I’m thinking of going to an opera here, what type of attire is needed for females, as I’ll be doing a very casual trip otherwise. Thanks
Written 10 March 2019
You can wear whatever you like. Some of the older locals dressed very formally but we just went smart casual as we don't travel with much luggage. I wore black jeans and a shirt, my partner wore a dress but others were much more casual than us. I don't think shorts and thongs are the go though.
Written 11 March 2019
Could I buy the tickets to the theatre Massimo Bellini online?
Written 4 January 2019
How can I find out when there are tours in English.?
Written 22 September 2018
The teatro has ongoing tours all day every 30 minutes. Primary language is in English and Italian so you should have no problem just arriving to teatro and purchasing tickets there. For other type of tours not sure.
Written 24 September 2018
How and where can you purchase 2 tickets for the Opera House tour? Can they be purchased online? Is the tour given on Wednesdays?
Written 6 April 2018
¿hay aparcamientos para Bicicletas en la puerta del Teatro?
Written 18 June 2017
Hi. We would like to buy tickets for the performance of Messiah on Easter Saturday April 15th. Can we buy on line....or a few days before.
Written 27 February 2017
Sorry can't help, as we only went round the guided tour. It will be worth the effort as I'm sure it will be amazing
Written 28 February 2017
I would like to book tickets for a performance in October but the online booking page does not work
Written 17 September 2016
hi, sorry I have not been on the site for a long time.so I guess its too late.we just went there on the day of the show and there were seats.
Written 17 March 2017
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