About Bolshoi Theatre

Ballet, Opera and Theatrical performance lovers, rejoice! The Bolshoi Theatre is one of the oldest and most widely known ballets and opera academy in the world. It was first built by Joseph Bove, a famous architect that had won a design competition. While it was rebuilt and reconstructed several times, it is one of Moscow’s icons that cannot be left out from one’s visit and its continuous development is to provide better acoustics that will reflect the sound of the pre-Soviet period. With its huge white columns and impressively grand exterior, it leaves little to one's imagination as to how the interiors would be. The interiors are equally breathtaking and give way to a circular, high-ceiling theatre colored gold and deep red that can just take one’s breath away.

 

Must See

  • The house offers different programs every day which can be a truly memorable experience.
  • One can view on-screen live performances.
  • Other highlights include the beautiful auditorium.

How to reach

Bus lines 144, 904, M9 stops near Bolshoi Theatre.
Metro lines 2,3 and trolleybus -2 is another option to travel to Bolshoi Theatre.
Taxi is the quickest way to reach and it will cost between 380 to 460 RUB.
 

Tips

  • Keep some rubles in hand as the restaurants may not accept card.
  • Book tickets from the official site to save time.
  • Tickets are released 3 months in advance so book tickets early in order to get good seats.
  • A gift shop is available inside.
  • Don't forget to carry your cameras.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside the premises.
  • Try to purchase the ticket for the first row in order to get a clear view.
  • Dress properly, flip-flops and shorts are not to be worn if you want to enter the auditorium.
  • If you purchased a ticket online, print out your ticket.
  • Try to arrive at the theater 15 to 20 minutes in advance.
  • Before the start of each act, the theater rings the bell three times.
  • After the third bell, the doors will be shut and no one is allowed to enter for the duration of the act.
  • The only bathroom is in the basement.

Visit Time

Sunday: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Prices start from 2500 RUB.

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds -5.04°C

 

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