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Opening night at La Scala

7 December 2026 · Milan · Teatro alla Scala

Opening night at La Scala

Sant'Ambrogio, Milan's own feast day, opens the opera season. In 2026 the curtain rises on Verdi's Otello — the first night of a new music director at La Scala.

The dress code

Floor length, quiet jewellery

The strictest evening in the Italian calendar. Full-length gowns, covered shoulders welcome, nothing that competes with the house. Darker tones are traditional.

To be ready in time

  • Standard sizes — order by 10 November

Timelines are indicative due to handcrafted production.

What to wear