Grand Théâtre National
Grand Théâtre national Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose
A modern grand theatre beside the Museum of Black Civilisations, seating about 1,800, hosting concerts, dance and mbalax performances.
The National Grand Theatre opened in 2011, built with Chinese aid. It is one of the largest theatres in West Africa, with about 1,800 seats, and is named after the Senegalese drum master Doudou Ndiaye Rose. It hosts domestic and international concerts, traditional dance, drama and festival performances, and stars such as Salif Keita and Youssou N'Dour have performed on its stage. When there is no performance, visitors can photograph the exterior and visit together with the Museum of Black Civilisations. For performance schedules and tickets, check the theatre's social media.
Opening hours
Depends on performances
Nearby sights
- Museum of Black Civilizations
- Grand Mosque of Dakar
- Sandaga Market
- Place de l'Indépendance
- Kermel Market
- Dakar Cathedral
- Porte du Troisième Millénaire
- Presidential Palace, Dakar