Nightlife · Verona · Italy
Verona nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Verona, from early drinks to late nights.
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Quick answer
Verona's nightlife is relaxed and centred on aperitivo, wine bars and late dinners rather than clubs. Summer evenings revolve around the opera, the Roman Theatre and terraces in Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe, while students keep Veronetta's bars busy. The main areas are Piazza delle Erbe, Veronetta, Piazza Bra and the Liston and Via Sottoriva.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 4
- Stay near the action
- Veronetta
- Local drink
- Amarone, Valpolicella and Soave
Where to go out
Piazza delle Erbe
Café and wine-bar terraces for spritz and Soave, busy from early evening until late in summer.
Veronetta
Student bars and small venues around Via XX Settembre and the streets near the university.
Piazza Bra and the Liston
Terraces facing the Arena, especially lively before and after opera performances.
Via Sottoriva
A short arcaded street by the river with traditional osterie and wine bars.
Nightlife tips
- On opera nights, restaurants near the Arena serve late suppers after the performance; book ahead.
- Aperitivo runs from about 6pm to 8:30pm and is the main social moment of the evening.
- Buses thin out late at night, but the centre is compact enough to walk.
Evening sights
Experience · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Opera at the Arena
On the stone steps, rent or bring a cushion, arrive early for a good spot and pack a layer; performances often end after midnight.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Art
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Landmark · Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe)
Piazza delle Erbe
For aperitivo, sit at one of the cafés on the square's edges and order a spritz or a glass of Soave as the light fades.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Photo spot
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Landmark · Veronetta
Ponte Pietra
Cross at dusk and look back towards the cathedral's bell tower as the lights of the old town come on.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
What to drink
- Amarone, Valpolicella and Soave — Amarone della Valpolicella is a powerful red made from grapes dried for months before pressing; lighter Valpolicella and Ripasso, crisp white Soave and sweet Recioto all come from the hills around Verona.
- Spritz — The Veneto's orange aperitivo of prosecco or white wine with Aperol, Campari or Select and a splash of soda, served over ice with a slice of orange or an olive.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 18°C (64°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 16:58 | -1°C (30°F) | 5 |
| April | About 20:01 | 8°C (46°F) | 9 |
| July | About 21:02 | 18°C (64°F) | 6 |
| October | About 18:31 | 9°C (48°F) | 7 |
Getting home late
- Walking — Most sights lie within a 20-minute walk of Piazza Bra, and pedestrian streets such as Via Mazzini link the main squares.
- Bus — Buy tickets before boarding at tobacconists or machines and validate them on board.
- Taxi — Taxis wait at Porta Nuova and Piazza Bra and are useful for the airport or late after the opera, when queues can be long.
Late-night bites
- Monte Veronese — Cheese shops and the cheese boards of osterie and wine bars.
Staying safe at night
Pickpockets work the crowds at Juliet's House, Piazza delle Erbe and around Porta Nuova station, so keep bags closed. Summer heat on the Arena's stone tiers can be intense during afternoon visits.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for budget, solo travellers, nightlife and culture
Veronetta
Across the Adige to the east, Veronetta is home to the university and a more local, mixed population. Via XX Settembre and the streets around Interrato dell'Acqua Morta have student bars and good-value trattorie, while the Roman Theatre, Castel San Pietro and the Giardino Giusti are all on this side of the river.
- Good
- Lower prices than the old town; Local atmosphere and student bars; Views back across the river
- Watch out
- Some streets feel scruffy; Further from Porta Nuova station
- Nearby
- Roman Theatre, Giardino Giusti, Castel San Pietro, Ponte Pietra
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Verona?
Piazza delle Erbe, Veronetta and Piazza Bra and the Liston. Café and wine-bar terraces for spritz and Soave, busy from early evening until late in summer.
+Which area of Verona is best for nightlife?
Veronetta: University district across the river with student bars and the Giardino Giusti.