East Pyongyang Grand Theatre

The East Pyongyang Grand Theatre is an opera house in the capital with three floors and curved roofs covered in green tiles. The building holds 2,500 seats and spans a large area featuring traditional Korean design elements.

The theatre opened in 1989 and gained international attention when a major American orchestra performed there in 2008. This concert marked a notable cultural exchange between the country and the outside world.

The theatre regularly presents revolutionary operas that tell stories of resistance and social struggles. Visitors see scenes from different operas displayed on the exterior walls, shaping the cultural life of the city.

The theatre stands at the intersection of two main streets in the centre and is therefore easy to locate. The interior has multiple exits and good sightlines from most seats.

A large mural in the lobby depicts a well-known waterfall and combines natural imagery with the theatre building. This artistic detail gives the interior a special quality that visitors often overlook.

Location: Pyongyang

Inception: 1989

Capacity: 2500

GPS coordinates: 39.03116,125.77041

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53