Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
Новосибирский театр оперы и балета
The largest theatre building in Russia, where you can watch classical ballet and opera beneath a silver dome. It is a symbol of the city.
The Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre opened in 1945. It is the largest theatre building in Russia, and beneath its huge silver dome is an auditorium that seats about 1,700. It is often called the “Siberian Bolshoi.” The theatre's ballet and opera companies are highly regarded and regularly perform classics such as *Swan Lake* and *The Nutcracker*, at ticket prices far below those in Moscow. Tickets can be bought on the official website or at the box office. Guided tours of the building are also available outside the performance season. The theatre stands on the north side of Lenin Square, just a short walk from Lenin Square metro station.
Opening hours
Shows usually start at 18:30 or 19:00
Nearby sights
- Novosibirsk State Museum of Local History
- Lenin Square
- Chapel of St. Nicholas
- Central Park
- Novosibirsk State Art Museum
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Krasny Prospekt
- Ascension Cathedral