Bashkir Theater of Opera and Ballet

The Bashkir Theater of Opera and Ballet is an opera house in Ufa that presents performances with a resident symphony orchestra, chorus, and ballet company. The stage regularly hosts large-scale classical and contemporary productions.

The building opened in 1909 and later received its complete opera and ballet companies during the 1930s. This development made it the center for professional musical theater performances in the region.

The theater draws audiences with a mix of classical works and contemporary pieces that reflect both international standards and local artistic traditions of the region. Visitors experience performances that connect them to the cultural life of Bashkortostan.

The theater offers performances throughout the year, with most shows in the evenings and tickets available at the box office or online. Visitors should check ahead as the program changes regularly and popular performances can sell out quickly.

The theater was among the first professional opera houses in the Soviet Union outside the major capital cities. Its establishment helped bring art forms like ballet and opera to audiences who otherwise would only see such performances in Moscow or Saint Petersburg.

Location: Ufa

Inception: 1938

Architects: Pavel Rudavskiy

Official opening: 1909

Website: http://bashopera.ru

GPS coordinates: 54.72236,55.94500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47