Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House, Contemporary opera house in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
The Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House is a modern performance venue in Johor Bahru with architectural design inspired by a royal crown shape. The main auditorium seats roughly 600 guests and includes facilities designed to accommodate operas, ballets, musicals, and orchestral performances.
The venue opened on January 19, 2020, coinciding with the China-Malaysia Year of Culture and Tourism celebration. This opening marked an important moment for strengthening cultural connections between the two nations.
The opera house serves as a stage for local and international artists presenting operas, ballets, and musicals to audiences in Johor Bahru. It functions as a cultural gathering point where people come together to experience live performances from different artistic traditions.
The building sits next to R&F Mall, making it easy to locate and access from the main shopping area. Parking and nearby amenities are conveniently positioned to serve visitors arriving for performances.
It is the first opera house purpose-built in southern Malaysia and remains the southernmost opera house on the Eurasian continent. This distinctive location draws artists and audiences from across the broader region.
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