La Scala demands effort. The Arena di Verona doesn't. Here's the dress code by venue.
Plan your Italy trip →La Scala (Milan): Opening night (December 7): black tie/formal gowns. Regular performances: dark suit/elegant dress. No jeans, no sneakers. La Scala is Italy's most formal cultural venue — dressing well is part of the experience and the tradition. Arena di Verona: Much more relaxed. It's an outdoor ancient amphitheater — smart casual is fine. Bring a cushion for the stone seats and a light jacket for the evening air. La Fenice (Venice): Smart casual to smart. Venetians dress well for La Fenice but it's less rigid than La Scala. San Carlo (Naples): Smart casual. Neapolitans dress dramatically but the door doesn't enforce. Other theaters: Smart casual is always safe.
Women: A nice dress or elegant trousers + blouse. Closed shoes. At La Scala: a cocktail dress or equivalent. Men: Dark trousers, button-down shirt, jacket (at La Scala: suit and tie). Clean leather shoes.
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