Ankara National Opera House

icon-location20 Atatürk Bulvari, Ankara
If you want to add a bit of evening culture to your trip, the Ankara National Opera is the top spot in town. This theater is the hub to see performances by the National Theater Theater of Turkey, the National Ballet Theater or the Turkish National Dance Company. It hosts a regular and varied program of concerts and events from September to June, ranging from contemporary theater productions to classical ballet.

The National Opera in Ankara is one of the most important stages for the arts in the Turkish capital and hosts major productions of the State Opera and Ballet Theater (TSOB). Arts and culture events in Ankara usually run from September to June and enjoying a performance here is something you won't want to miss. The plays featured here include classics like Carmen and The Nutcracker, as well as celebratory concerts, festivals and various shows in Turkish. If you're wondering which show to watch, you can check out the updated program on the theater's website.

Ankara Opera House, known as Opera Sahnesi in Turkish, is the largest of Ankara's three opera and ballet stages, the other two being Leyla Gencer Sahnesi in Ostim and Operet Sahnesi in Sıhhiye. The building was originally designed by Şevki Balmumcu to serve as an exhibition center. After he won an international design competition in 1933, the building was converted into an opera house by German architect Paul Bonatz, and on 2 April 1948 it became the center of Ankara and is used to this day.

The Ankara Opera House is also the venue for theatrical productions of the Turkish National Dance and Music Troupe, which attracts many groups of art lovers to the capital. In addition to being the headquarters of all the national theaters and art companies, the theater is also used to host international classical music performances and is the main venue for festivals. local

This cultural facility is easily accessible by public transport such as bus or metro. You can also relax at nearby Genclik Park or visit the awe-inspiring Anitkabir Tomb.

Address: 20 Ataturk Bulvari, Ankara