Tambov Drama Theatre, Regional cultural heritage site and theatre in Tambov, Russia.

The Tambov Drama Theatre is a theatre in central Tambov, Russia, with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and ornamental details on its exterior walls. Inside, the building contains several performance spaces and technical facilities that support a range of productions throughout the year.

The first performance took place in 1786 at the home of Gavriil Derzhavin, the poet and statesman who founded the theatre. In the 1860s the American tragedian Ira Aldridge performed before Tambov audiences. In 1937 the troupe gained the status of a permanent regional theatre, and in the 1950s it toured Moscow for a month at the Yermolov Theatre.

The theatre sits at the heart of city life and draws a mixed crowd, from school groups to older regulars who have been attending for decades. The repertoire moves between Russian classics and newer works, making it a place where different generations meet around the same stage.

The theatre is in the city center and easy to reach on foot or by public transport from most parts of Tambov. Checking the program ahead of time is a good idea, as popular shows tend to fill up quickly.

In 2012 the theatre staged Molière's "The Miser" with two People's Artists sharing the role of Harpagon: Nikolai Kirichenko of Belarus and Yuri Tomilin of Russia. Since 2007 Tambov has hosted a festival named after the tragedian Nikolai Rybakov, organised with the Maly Theatre of Moscow and awarding the prizes "Actor of Russia" and "Actress of Russia".