| Abay Opera House | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Theatre |
| Location | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Coordinates | 43°14′56″N 76°56′45″E / 43.24889°N 76.94583°E |
| Completed | 1941 |
| Opening | 1941 |
| Renovated | 2000 |
| Owner | municipality of Almaty |
| Website | |
| https://www.gatob.kz/ | |
The Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre (Kazakh: Абай атындағы Қазақ ұлттық опера және балет театры; Russian: Казахский национальный театр оперы и балета имени Абая) is an opera house located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Founded as a music studio in 1933, it evolved into a full-fledged theater by 1934, marking the birth of Kazakh musical theater with its first public performance, Aiman Sholpan. Over the decades, the theater has played a pivotal role in the development of national opera and ballet, showcasing significant works by renowned composers and choreographers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe. The building, constructed between 1936 and 1941, features a unique blend of Stalinist architecture, Italian Neoclassical architecture, and Kazakh elements.
Since 19 December 2020, the theatre has been designated as national status by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.