Plácido Domingo gala at the San Carlo on 17 December 2026: with Sonya Yoncheva, times and tickets
Plácido Domingo returns to the Teatro di San Carlo for a gala with Sonya Yoncheva, 55 years after his Naples debut. One night only, Thursday 17 December 2026 at 7 pm, with tickets from €20.
At a glance
- When
- Thursday 17 December 2026, 7 pm
- Where
- Teatro di San Carlo, Via San Carlo 98/F
- Who sings
- Plácido Domingo (baritone) and Sonya Yoncheva (soprano)
- Tickets
- From €20 (listening-only) to €250 (royal box)
- Running time
- About 1 h 45, with one interval
- Getting there
- Line 1 to Municipio or Toledo
Date and programme
- When: Thursday 17 December 2026, at 7 pm, one night only.
- Who: Plácido Domingo, baritone, and Sonya Yoncheva, soprano, with the Teatro di San Carlo Orchestra conducted by Leonardo Sini.
- Why: the gala marks 55 years since Domingo's debut at the San Carlo.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
| Start | 7 pm |
| Running time | About 1 h 45, with interval |
| Tickets | €20 to €250 |
The list of arias has not been published yet: we will update this page as soon as the theatre announces it.
Tickets
- Full prices: from €20 (listening-only seats) to €250 (royal box).
- Where to buy: online on the theatre's website, full price only and with a fee, or at the box office, Via San Carlo 98/F, open daily 10 am–6 pm.
- By phone: Vivaticket on 892.234, Monday to Friday 8:30 am–7 pm and Saturday 8:30 am–2 pm.
- Groups of 10 or more: Vivaticket group office, [email protected].
- Information: box office on +39 081 7972331, [email protected].
- Beware of unauthorised resellers: the theatre adds no agency fees to official tickets.
Getting there
- Metro Line 1: Municipio or Toledo stations, then a few minutes on foot.
- Central Funicular from Vomero: Augusteo station, on the other side of the Galleria Umberto I.
- Taxi: ask to be dropped at Piazza Trieste e Trento, a few steps from the theatre.
A December week in Naples
17 December falls in a busy week: on the 16th the Cathedral celebrates the miracle of San Gennaro, and Via San Gregorio Armeno is at the height of the nativity season.
Tip: it is a single night with no repeats: if you want to be there, buy your ticket as soon as you can and pair the gala with the miracle the day before.
What to see around the gala
- Miracle of San Gennaro on 16 Decemberthe day before, at the Cathedral
- Christmas in Naplesnativity scenes, lights and holiday events
- San Carlo opening night 2026Luisa Miller, 2–10 December
- Seafront and Castel dell'Ovo10 minutes on foot
Frequently asked questions
When is Plácido Domingo singing in Naples?
On Thursday 17 December 2026 at 7 pm at the Teatro di San Carlo, in a gala with soprano Sonya Yoncheva and the theatre's orchestra conducted by Leonardo Sini.
How much are tickets for the Domingo gala?
From €20 for listening-only seats to €250 for the royal box, full prices. Online sales are full price only, with a fee.
How long is the concert?
About an hour and 45 minutes, with one interval: it ends around 8:45 pm, in time for dinner in the centre.
Why is it a 55th-anniversary gala?
The theatre is celebrating 55 years since Domingo's debut at the San Carlo. The gala is part of the theatre's 290th-anniversary season.
Where to stay near the Teatro di San Carlo
137 places to stay in Toledo and Municipio on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
