Must-see entertainment in The Italian Riviera

  • Teatro Civico

    La Spezia

    The centre of La Spezia's performing arts scene revolves around the Teatro Civico, which has been around since the 1840s – though a redesign in the 1930s…

  • Teatro Carlo Felice

    Genoa

    Genoa's stunning four-stage opera house with a seasonal opera program that's worth booking ahead for.

  • Giardini Luzzati

    Genoa

    A multi-function alternative space that hosts live music, street festivals, archaeological walks, debates, workshops and other performances. A full…

  • Teatro della Tosse

    Genoa

    Casanova trod the boards of the city's oldest theatre, which dates from 1702. Each season features avant-garde Italian-language dramas and comedies, as…

  • Quaalude Rockclub

    Genoa

    When that throbbing house beat has gotten too much, head to this 35-year-old rock 'n' roll stalwart. Check the Facebook page for event listings.