Timing Your Opera Night
NABUCCO - 3 MAY 2025
Making each moment count!
1) How long is the Opera?
It starts at 7:30pm. Acts 1 and 2 are 70 minutes long, so the first break should start around 8:45pm. With a 35-minute break, Act 3 is expected to start at 9:25pm and runs together with Act 4 in immediate succession for another 55 minutes until 10:20pm. The whole opera, curtain call included, is expected to be finished by 10:30pm.
2) At what time should I arrive?
Patrons are usually recommended to take their seats between 30 and 15 minutes prior to the commencement. However, you are free to come to the theatre anytime. The catering establishment on the ground floor will have plenty of space to host you. Queuing takes place indoors on the ground floor lobby. Gates will open at 7pm.
3) What if I come late?
Late comers holding stalls tickets will be permitted to take their seats on the first appropriate applause or pause.
4) What would be a likely time-scale of my night at the theatre?
6:00pm Last suggested ferry from Malta to make it to the theatre on time.
(6:30pm Arrival at Mġarr Ferry Terminal, Gozo.)
6:00pm Guests are welcome at the theatre lobby
7:00pm Theatre Gates Open.
7:30pm Opera starts.
10:30pm Expected end of opera (incl. curtain call applauses)
Anyone planning for late dining should reserve a table not before 11:00pm
