Les Pêcheurs de Perles Milan Tickets 2026

Why see Les Pêcheurs de Perles live

Les Pêcheurs de perles is one of Bizet’s most elegant and evocative operas, combining French lyricism, dramatic intensity and beautiful orchestral writing.

This Teatro alla Scala production is especially attractive because it presents a rare title in a new staging, with a strong cast and the prestigious Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus.

For visitors to Milan, it is a unique opportunity to enjoy a major opera night at La Scala beyond the most frequently performed Italian repertoire.

Teatro alla Scala

La Scala opened in 1778, built by Giuseppe Piermarini on the site of the church of Santa Maria alla Scala. Around two thousand seats rise through six tiers, from the stalls to the loggione at the top, whose regulars are famous for making their verdict heard. The theatre stands on Piazza della Scala, two minutes on foot from the Duomo (metro M1 and M3).

Les Pêcheurs de Perles — Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Les Pêcheurs de perles Milan tickets? You can book tickets for Les Pêcheurs de perles in Milan for the 2027 performances at Teatro alla Scala.

When is Les Pêcheurs de perles performed at Teatro alla Scala? Les Pêcheurs de perles runs at Teatro alla Scala from 22 January to 7 February 2027.

Who composed Les Pêcheurs de perles? Les Pêcheurs de perles was composed by Georges Bizet, the composer of Carmen.

What is Les Pêcheurs de perles about? The opera tells a story of friendship, rivalry and forbidden love among pearl fishers on the coast of Sri Lanka.

Is Les Pêcheurs de perles also known as The Pearl Fishers? Yes. Les Pêcheurs de perles is commonly known in English as The Pearl Fishers.

Is this a new production at La Scala? Yes. This is a new Teatro alla Scala production, co-produced with Teatro Real Madrid.

Les Pêcheurs de Perles Milan 2027 Tickets

Experience Georges Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de perles at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, in a new Teatro alla Scala production co-produced with Teatro Real Madrid. Running from 22 January to 7 February 2027, this atmospheric French opera offers audiences the chance to discover one of Bizet’s most beautiful works beyond Carmen.

Les Pêcheurs de perles, also known as The Pearl Fishers, is an opera in three acts with a libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. Set among pearl fishers on the coast of Sri Lanka, the opera tells a story of friendship, rivalry, forbidden love and sacrifice.

The work is especially famous for the unforgettable duet “Au fond du temple saint” and Nadir’s lyrical aria “Je crois entendre encore”, two of the most admired moments in French opera. In recent years, Les Pêcheurs de perles has returned to major European stages thanks to the beauty of Bizet’s orchestration, its exotic atmosphere and its spectacular choral scenes.

This 2027 production marks the return of Les Pêcheurs de perles to Teatro alla Scala after many decades. Conducted by Henrik Nánási and staged by Arnaud Bernard, the performance brings together the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus with an outstanding international cast.

The cast features Olga Peretyatko as Leila, Dmitry Korchak as Nadir, Igor Golovatenko as Zurga and Nicolas Courjal as Nourabad. With its lyrical beauty, dramatic tension and grand theatrical setting, Les Pêcheurs de perles is an excellent choice for opera lovers looking for a memorable evening in Milan.

Book your tickets for Les Pêcheurs de perles at La Scala and enjoy Bizet’s poetic opera in one of the world’s most prestigious theatres.

Event Details

Event: Les Pêcheurs de perles
Composer: Georges Bizet
Venue: Teatro alla Scala
City: Milan, Italy
Dates: 22 January – 7 February 2027
Category: Opera in three acts
Libretto: Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré
Conductor: Henrik Nánási
Staging: Arnaud Bernard
Sets: Alessandro Camera
Costumes: Carla Ricotti
Lights: Marco Filibeck
Video: Roland Horvath
Stunt Coordinator: Ran Arthur Braun
Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Production: New Teatro alla Scala Production
Co-production: Teatro Real Madrid

Cast

Leila: Olga Peretyatko
Nadir: Dmitry Korchak
Zurga: Igor Golovatenko
Nourabad: Nicolas Courjal