Astana Opera
Астана Опера
A neoclassical national opera and ballet theatre that opened in 2013. Its gilded auditorium is considered one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
The Astana Opera, full name the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Astana Opera, opened in 2013. It was designed by a Swiss-Italian team in a neoclassical style. The front facade features a massive Corinthian colonnade topped by a bronze sculpture of a four-horse chariot. The auditorium seats about 1,250. It is decorated with gold leaf, marble, and Italian crystal chandeliers. Its acoustics and decoration rank among the finest in the world, and it often appears on lists of the world's most beautiful opera houses.
The theatre stages classic Italian and Russian operas and ballets year-round, including Swan Lake and La Traviata. It also presents Kazakh national operas. Tickets are reasonably priced. Standard seats cost about 5,000 to 20,000 tenge and can be bought on the official website. Even if you are not attending a performance, you can take a guided tour of the theatre. English-language tours are available, but you must book in advance. Dress neatly. In winter, you must check your coat when entering.
Getting there: The theatre is near Khan Shatyr, so taxis are easy to find.
Opening hours
Shows usually start at 19:00; tours by advance booking on official website
Nearby sights
- Triumph of Astana
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Astana Circus
- Duman Oceanarium
- Atameken Map of Kazakhstan
- Baiterek Tower
- Nurzhol Boulevard