Teatro Sociale

The Teatro Sociale in Como is an opera house with a neoclassical facade adorned by six Corinthian columns. Inside, five tiers of seating create a capacity for roughly 1,000 spectators across multiple performance types.

The building was constructed in 1813 on the ruins of a medieval fortress that once stood on the site. A major expansion occurred later in the 1800s when additional box seating was added to meet growing demand.

The building remains a gathering place where locals and visitors come together for opera, theater, and dance performances. It continues to shape the cultural rhythm and social life of the city.

Performances run throughout the year with a mix of opera, theater, dance, and musical events. The venue is easily accessible from Como's town center and offers good sightlines from most seating areas.

During World War II, the venue served as a substitute for Milan's famous La Scala when bombing damaged the opera house there. This role shows how important the building had become to the region's cultural life.

Location: Como

Architects: Giuseppe Cusi, Luigi Canonica

Official opening: 1813

Architectural style: Italian Neoclassical architecture

Capacity: 999

Website: http://teatrosocialecomo.it

GPS coordinates: 45.81147,9.08490

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07