Georgian National Opera Theater Theater

Website: https://www.tbilisiopera.ge/

The Georgian National Opera Theater in Tbilisi is the principal venue for opera and ballet in Georgia and one of the country’s principal cultural institutions. It stages productions by the national opera and ballet companies and hosts visiting artists and festivals.

The theatre dates to the 19th century with the current institution occupying a historic building in central Tbilisi that reflects the city’s cultural development during that period. It has hosted opera, ballet and orchestral performances across generations and remains a focal point of performing arts in Georgia.

Located in the heart of Tbilisi, the opera house sits on a major cultural avenue and is easily reached from central squares and transport links.

• Name: Named after the Georgian composer Zakaria Paliashvili, it is the country’s principal venue for opera and ballet performances.

The Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theatre stands on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi. The theatre is an easy 2-5 minute walk from Rustaveli metro station (on Tbilisi’s main metro line) and is also served by numerous city buses and minibuses along Rustaveli Avenue.

From Tbilisi International Airport expect a taxi ride of about 20-30 minutes to central Rustaveli (time varies with traffic).

• Buy performance tickets in advance for the Georgian National Opera and Ballet-popular productions sell out, and arriving early gives you time to pass security and find assigned seating on Rustaveli Avenue.
• Check for guided tours or matinee performances if you prefer a quieter visit; the building's exterior and the stretch of Rustaveli Avenue around it are worth arriving early to photograph before crowds gather.