Rigoletto at Cultural Foundation

Ticket Information

• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Event Policies and Restrictions

• Dress Code: Casual
• Parking: Available
• Food and Beverage: No external food and beverages are allowed into the venue.

Address

• Location: Cultural Foundation - Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St (2nd St) - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

How to Get There

• By Car: Drive to the Cultural Foundation from anywhere in Abu Dhabi. Parking is available for a small fee.
• By Public Transport: Accessible by bus. The nearest bus station is Abu Dhabi Bus Station, located 1.2 kilometers from the Cultural Foundation.
• By Taxi: Taxis are familiar with the Cultural Foundation's location, making it a convenient option.

Event Overview

Experience Verdi’s Rigoletto in a bold staging by celebrated Russian director Yuri Alexandrov, founder of the State Theatre St. Petersburg Opera. Following their acclaimed performance at Expo 2020, the company returns with a reimagined version of one of opera’s greatest works.

Alexandrov’s Rigoletto presents the jester as a sharp, cunning figure, hiding his torment behind a courtly disguise—a haunting portrayal of cruelty, corruption, and vulnerability.

Founded in 1987, the St. Petersburg Opera is one of Russia’s leading companies, admired across Europe for its lavish productions and exceptional singers. Under Alexandrov's direction, the theatre has gained a reputation for daring artistry that challenges convention while remaining true to Verdi’s dramatic power.

Rigoletto continues to be one of Verdi's most enduring masterpieces, telling a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge through celebrated music. Witness this masterpiece as a lavish, costumed spectacle, representing the finest in world opera and showcasing St. Petersburg Opera's signature production.