The Greek Theatre at a glance
The Teatro Antico (ancient theatre) stands on Via del Teatro Greco 40 in the old town of Taormina. It is run by the regional archaeological park of Naxos and Taormina, the same body that looks after the museum in Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella. This is an independent guide, not the official site of the theatre, the park or the town.
Opening hours change with the season, so check the current times before you go. Concerts and festivals use the same space and sell their own tickets.
Teatro Antico: what it is
A Greek theatre with Roman changes.
The theatre is of Greek origin. The Italian ministry of culture dates it to the 3rd century BC. The Romans later altered it, which is why the ruins show work from more than one period.
It is a monument first and a venue second. Outside event nights you visit it as a daytime sight with a ticket from the regional park. Concerts and festivals are covered further down.
The same park also lists the Odeon and the Castello di Taormina (the castle). Their hours and tickets are separate from the theatre, so ask what applies on the day.
Tickets and discounts in 2026
Prices from the regional park's ticket page, 2026.
| Visitor | Price | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €14 | Full price |
| Reduced | €7 | Half price for EU citizens aged 18 to 25; non-EU citizens where there is reciprocity |
| Under 18 | Free | Proof of age required; under 12s must be accompanied by an adult |
| Visitors with disabilities | Free | One entitled companion also enters free |
Older guides still print €12 and €6. Those were the prices until the end of 2024. Bring a passport or ID card if you expect a reduction.
The regional park's ticket page links to an online ticket service. Use it for the current price and any time slots. A theatre ticket is not a combined ticket for the other sights in town.
Our picks: the ancient theatre
A ticket with an audio app, or a private walk that includes a guided visit inside.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private walking tour of Taormina
A private guide leads the walk and the visit inside the ancient Greek theatre. The theatre entry ticket is not included.
Check availability →Ancient theatre ticket with audio guide
Skip-the-line entry and a multilingual audio app, also in German. There is no personal guide.
Check availability →Guided tours in Taormina
Walking tours of the old town and the theatre, boat trips and Etna excursions from Taormina, with live prices and availability.
Hours, seasons and summer evenings
No single timetable covers the whole year.
The park changes its hours through the year, and its own pages show different closing times for the theatre. Do not rely on a number copied from an older guide. Last entry is always earlier than closing time, so do not arrive in the final minutes. Check the current hours on the day.
In summer 2026 the park opened the theatre late on selected evenings. The announced dates were 1 to 5, 23 and 28 June, 1, 2 and 13 July, 3, 14 to 17, 23 and 31 August, and 20, 26, 27 and 28 September. The park published that calendar at the end of May. Late opening applied to sightseeing only. Look for the park's notice before you plan around an evening visit in a later summer.
Concerts and festivals
Events have their own tickets.
Taormina Film Festival
The 72nd edition ran from 10 to 14 June 2026.
Taobuk
The 16th edition of the literature festival ran from 18 to 22 June 2026.
Late-summer shows
A performance called Planetaria Blu was announced at the Teatro Antico for 17 September 2026.
Winter season
The town's indoor theatre season runs from 30 October 2026 to 16 April 2027 at the Palacongressi, a different venue from the ancient theatre.
Do not assume the sightseeing ticket covers a performance. Check the organiser's ticket terms for every event.
How to get to the theatre
The old town is largely on foot.
On foot from the centre
The Corso Umberto is the car-free main street of the old town. Wear comfortable shoes, because you will walk.
By car
Park outside the old town. Both the Lumbi car park (Via Mario e Nicola Garipoli) and the Porta Catania car park are open around the clock. Lumbi costs €3 for the first hour, Porta Catania €3 in the low season and €5 in the high season (1 April to 31 October). A shuttle runs from Lumbi into the centre, so check the stop when you board.
By train and bus
Taormina-Giardini station is not in the old town. The Taormina Link bus connects it with the centre. For the trip from the airport, see Catania to Taormina.
From the beach
The cable car runs between Mazzarò and the town. See the Taormina cable car guide for 2026 fares.
Combine it with
Other stops within reach of the theatre.
Things to do in Taormina
Twelve sights beyond the theatre, from the Corso Umberto to Castelmola.
Isola Bella
The island, the nature reserve and the museum, reopened in June 2026.
Taormina cable car
Fares and hours between the old town and Mazzarò.
Best time to visit
Seasons, heat and events by month.
An Etna excursion from Taormina is a separate day. For the volcano itself, see Mount Etna.
Taormina Greek Theatre: frequently asked questions
How much is the Greek Theatre in Taormina?
In 2026 the regional park charges €14 for adults and €7 for reduced tickets. Under-18s enter free with proof of age.
Who gets a discount?
EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay half price. Non-EU citizens may qualify where there is reciprocity. Visitors with disabilities and one entitled companion enter free.
What are the opening hours?
They change with the season and the park publishes different times on different pages. Check the current hours before you go. In summer 2026 the park added late openings on selected evenings.
Where do I buy tickets?
The regional park's ticket page links to an online ticket service. For concerts and festivals, buy the event ticket from the organiser, because those are sold separately.
Is the ticket valid for Isola Bella?
No. The theatre, Isola Bella and the Naxos museum each have their own ticket, even though the same park runs them.
Is the theatre the same as the Odeon?
No. The Odeon is a separate monument in Taormina that the park lists with its own hours.