The Bolshoi Theatre is a legendary temple of Russian ballet and opera since 1776. The famous hall seats 1740 with red velvet and gold decor. Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Boris Godunov are staged here. Tickets sell out in minutes — buy online 2-3 months ahead. Address: Teatralnaya sq., 1. Metro Teatralnaya.
Tours ₽2000. Performance tickets vary.
September-July (closed August). Book ballet/opera tickets months in advance. Tours available Tue/Wed/Fri morning.
Metro: Teatralnaya (green line) — 2 min walk. Okhotny Ryad (red line) — 3 min. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (blue line) — 5 min. Address: Theatre Square, 1.
Facade from square with fountain. Historic stage inside. Main hall chandelier.
Box office: +7 495 455-55-55, sales@bolshoi.ru. Historic Stage, New Stage, Kremlin Palace. Evening performances, schedule at bolshoi.ru. Children 6+. Book tickets online in advance
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Official website 3 months ahead. Historic performances sell out in minutes. New Stage — easier.
Useful tips for visiting Bolshoi Theatre
Tours ₽2000 (Tue/Wed/Fri 11:00-11:30). Buy same day at door 12. Season Sep-July, closed August. Book performances at bolshoi.ru. Smart dress code.
Facade from square with fountain. Historic stage inside. Main hall chandelier.
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