About Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Kazakh State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is situated on the left bank of the river Ishim and was founded in 2013 on the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.  A beautiful architectonic building constructed on the basis of the best classical architectural traditions entwined with the Kazakh national motifs. The main architect is Renato Archetti and the whole Opera house construction took about three years. There is also a large chandelier made of bohemian crystallization and illuminated by 221 light balls. In the main entrance, the floor, walls, decorative panels, and twisted marble staircases are decorated with Sicilian marble. The hall's interior is made of majestic white marble and the design is a combination between a classic Greco-Roman style and Kazakh design traditions. Visit the house to experience an aesthetic pleasure. Wall paintings in the hall portray the nature of Kazakhstan, the lake Burabay is depicted here and the paintings are done by an Italian painter by hand. The painting also creates 3D actualization. The opera house’s main hall is designed for 1250 seats in a 19th century-style setting. It has some of the best acoustics and all other performances are rich in traditions and culture with western fusions too. The best show is Kazakh ballets which consist of the Kazakhstan culture, habits and traditions. The orchestra pit is designed for 120 musicians and the rehearsal hall for 100 people. The theatre is open for all social groups of the population, including people with disabilities.

Must See

  • A wonderful opulent opera house worth visiting for classical music lovers.
  • The architecture is unique from both inside and outside, and is considered as being the largest temple in the territory of central Asia.
  • Visit not only for the wonderful building but also for the great performances by renowned artists.
  • Also to see the works by national composers, the ballet Karagoz as well as world opera and ballet classics.
  • A famous huge beautiful Chandelier present inside the building.

How to reach

The bus line 10 from Astana Airport to the theatre takes around 7 minutes and the estimated price is 1USD. Apart from the bus, one can take a taxi which will take around 2 to 3 USD.

Tips

  • One should buy the tickets in advance prior to 2 to 3 weeks of the visit as tickets are usually sold out.
  • There are some seats in the gallery which doesn't provide a good stage view, so one should check the seat before booking.
  • Lots of other attractions are nearby this place including Khan Shatyr so one can easily plan and cover all other attractions on the particular day of visit to the stadium.
  • One can also take a tour inside the Opera with the help of a guide.
  • Accessible for  the disabled
  • One should be appropriately dressed not to attend theater events in shorts, skirts, and shirts.
  • One should be on time as the entrance to the auditorium is carried out after the first call, terminated after the third bell.
  • Most of the shows end with a splendid cocktail serving.
  • Photography and videography without permission are prohibited.
  • The entrance to the auditorium is not welcomed in the outer clothing, with drinks, food, and in a state of intoxication.
  • Evening performances can be attended by children from the age of 5 if they have tickets purchased for them.
  • Smoking on the premises is prohibited.

Visit Time

Since there are events which run most of the time it's better to visit the website for getting the schedule.

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

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800 to 4500T

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Time you can spend

2 hour

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 26.01°C

 

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