The A. Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet

The theatre opened on January 20, 1933, with a performance of Almast, an opera by Alexander Spendiaryan.
It is one of the most iconic landmarks of Yerevan. While the Opera and Ballet Theatre was officially established in 1932, its current building was completed only in 1940, based on the design by architect Alexander Tamanyan.

The theatre opened on January 20, 1933, with a performance of the opera Almast by A. Spendiaryan. The opening performance of Almast marked the beginning of the theatre’s rich cultural history. Later, under the musical direction of R. Melikyan, the opera Anush by A.Tigranyan was staged for the first time. In 1939, the theatre performed with unprecedented success in Moscow, on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre. It has hosted many world-renowned Armenian and international opera singers.

Address: Yerevan, 54 Tumanyan Street

Open days: Monday–Saturday

Working hours: 11:00– 19:00

We offer a sightseeing tour of Yerevan including a visit to the National History Museum of Armenia!