State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tajikistan Sadriddin Ayni
State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tajikistan Sadriddin Ayni, Opera house on Rudaki Avenue in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre occupies a central position in Dushanbe between Hussein-zade and Nisor Muhammad streets near the 800th anniversary of Moscow square.
The construction of this performing arts center began in 1938 under Soviet influence, with architects D. Bilibin, V. Golly, A. Junger, and M. Zakharov completing it in 1940.
The theater presents both classical operas and traditional Tajik performances while maintaining educational programs for developing new generations of artists in Central Asia.
Visitors can purchase tickets and check performance schedules through the official website at operabalet.tj, which displays current productions and upcoming events.
The venue bears the name of Sadriddin Ayni, a central figure in Tajik literature, and stands at coordinates 38.56861°N 68.79472°E in the capital city.
Location: Dushanbe
Inception: 1940
Address: 28 проспект Рудаки 28 Душанбе
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-23:00; Sunday 12:00-23:00
Phone: +992372271666
Website: http://operabalet.tj
GPS coordinates: 38.56861,68.79500
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
Tajikistan features alpine lakes with clear waters, mountain ranges exceeding 5000 meters, and medieval fortresses. The country has deep valleys, high-altitude hot springs, and ancient archaeological sites. In the capital Dushanbe, there are museums, theaters, and parks. The Pamir Highway passes through the mountains to Kyrgyzstan, connecting towns located at over 3600 meters above sea level.
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