36 Horodotska Street, Lviv

The theatre on Horodotska Street is a large building with multiple stages and various stage configurations for different productions. The space accommodates a range of theatrical settings and supports diverse performance styles.

The theatre was founded in 1931 and became a major cultural institution during Ukraine's complex period of artistic development in the interwar years. Its establishment took place during a time when Ukraine was defining its cultural and artistic direction.

The theatre is named after Lesia Ukrainka, a prominent Ukrainian writer, and stages adaptations of classical Ukrainian literature alongside contemporary pieces. Visitors experience different theatrical traditions that shape the cultural life of the city.

Visitors can buy tickets at the box office in the main entrance hall and performances run from Tuesday through Sunday. It helps to check in advance what is being performed and when.

The building combines architectural elements from different periods with classical theatre design and early 1930s construction methods. This architectural blend gives it a distinctive character among the city's theatre buildings.

Location: Lviv

Inception: 1931

Website: http://teatrlesi.lviv.ua

GPS coordinates: 49.84190,24.02610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45