Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre

17.08.23 Laird

The best Opera I've been so far. Awesome acoustics. Dream world performance without air raid from the Russians.

07.07.23 Ivan

Historical building with absolutly amazing interior and style. The entrance costs only few euros (100 hryvias) which is more than affordable for the touch and sense of the Grandeur of old times.-)

04.07.23 amal

The Opera of Lviv is a true testament to architectural splendor, boasting a grand façade adorned with intricate details that transport you to a bygone era. As you step inside, you are greeted by a breathtaking interior featuring opulent chande.. Read more »liers, lavish velvet drapes, and ornate balconies that create an atmosphere of elegance and opulence. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a first-time visitor, the Opera of Lviv will undoubtedly leave an indelible impression! captivating your senses and igniting a lifelong love for the performing arts.

01.07.23 Lydia

Beautiful building on the outside, even more spectacular on the inside! Listened to a concert in the Mirror hall, the acoustics were not the best even with speakers etc., but the concert was great. There are limited seats because of the the war, so I.. Read more » would advice you to order your tickets online where you can pic your seats.

24.12.21 Marianna

Amazing place! We were on excursion at day time. 40min -1 hour and you will see the most interesting parts of the building for fair price.

27.11.21 Steven

I had such a magical time here, watching Carmen from a private box. The atmosphere, performances and price were all fantastic. This was the standout highlight of my trip to Lviv.

26.10.21 Jess

A magnificent experience, we couldn't get a reservation online due to technical reasons, so we bought it directly from the opera , only seats in the back remained , it has strict policy to enter due to Covid , we had to present vaccine certifi.. Read more »cates. Incid the hall they had distance measurements, the show started at time , it was so lovely & amazing Highly recommended if you ever visit this lovely city.

03.10.21 Emre

Ticket prices varies from 75 to 500 grivna. Starts around 3 usd. Definitely a must see attraction. But it is hard to understand cause it was Italian and subtitles are Ukrainian. I suggest to add english ?

22.09.21 George

What a fantastic place. The show was brilliant and professional for the price of £8! In England that would easily be £70+. I would recommend this to absolutely everyone. Bring a drink with you, there’s no refreshments.

15.09.21 victòria

Beautiful Palace with nice decoration. We saw Tosca and we had one very close balcon to the stage, very good and the staff was very helpful, indicating where everything was. Again, Instagramers are killing the vibe, it takes forever to go upstairs be.. Read more »cause of people wanting to take photos alone in the staircase...

06.09.21 Sergio

It is a nice Opera house but not as impressive nor comfortable as the Odessa one. Paradoxal for a city with overall nicer architecture than Odessa. It is small and narrow, which makes that many (cheap) seats on the top/sides have practically no view .. Read more »on the stage. Strange to the point that I wonder why they sell those for a show where you might want/need to see what is going on. Perhaps for a concert those are fine, if you only listen to the music... Happy with the experience but could be quite better.

21.08.21 Brian

Beautiful building! Gives me Poland/Prague vibes! Love it! The architecture is stunning and this building really brings the soul and character into this beautiful city.

03.08.21 Łukasz

Saw "When the Fern Blooms" bought tickets for 300 Hryvna excellent place and a clear sight on the stage. Workers are very nice and helpful if you don't speak Ukrainian. Beautiful place what more can I say?

03.06.21 Zekeriya

Well if you are a music lover this is one of the places that you can go or if I put it correctly you have to go. Subtitles are in Ukrainian and there is nothing in English. The seats were very disturbing also the air inside was very stale and there.. Read more » was no air flow.

24.05.21 Tara

A beautiful building. The sound quality is great as well. Arrive early to spend time to really look at the details of all of the decor.

25.04.21 Татьяна

Nice opera, but it is not really a big building. Beautiful inside with a lot of various paintings. Has affordable prices

21.02.21 Vika

The best place to watch ballet. Really like this place. Staff is always nice and willing to help you.

24.01.21 Derrick

Very nicely decorated opera house and they have a pamphlet i english for when looking around inside. Be aware when coming to watch an opera or musical here that some seats have a bad view. It seems to be because they prioritized the architecture ove.. Read more »r usability.

03.01.21 Mohand

I loved it simply because it’s architecturally amazingly designed. A lovely sight from morning to evening time and with the big public space around it, you can enjoy the place freely, alone or in family

12.12.20 Olga

The architecture is outstanding! Now it also has a beautiful new fountain with lights and music in front of it, which is turned on every night at 5 p.m. It's definitely among top 5 places to see in Lviv. Not far from the city center and all oth.. Read more »er major attractions.

21.11.20 Ruslana

Amazing and beautiful opera house. With best performers and performances. I enjoy it every time. One of a kind architecture. Beautiful inside out ♥️

03.11.20 Vladimir

Amazing. The most beautiful Opera House I have seen so far. The interior is designed by Austrians, you could feel it in every centimeter...

16.10.20 Julia

Awesome place, gorgeous, worth visiting. Watched a ballet performance. Has English subtitles on a wee screen line above the stage, which makes it all easier.

07.10.20 Zygmunt

I visited Lviv Opera on September 16, 2018 (Sunday). It was during performance of Aida by Giuseppe Verdi. This beautiful theatre is designed similarly as many opera buildings built at that time (eg. Mahen Theater in Brno, Czech Republik, or Slowacki .. Read more »Theater in Krakow, Poland). It has an elegant staircase, luxurious Mirror Foyer, and beautiful interior of the opera hall. The excellent curtain painted by Henryk Siemiradzki is on display before performance starts. The painting figures on the curtain are explained by speaking recording which is done only in Ukrainian language (despite availability of translating text to electronic dashboard above the stage window). And during performance the only translation of opera's original text is done on the dashboard only into Ukrainian language. Staging of this AIDA is traditional, and opera singers are from local opera troupe. The best was Aida (by vocal and expressive terms), and the worst was Radames (who was often cheating by not finishing/ cutting his vocal phrases). Aida is long, and in addition was made even longer by its three breaks. During breaks no refreshments were available in the opera building. The buffet is in the local called Livyy Bereh, which is located on right wing of the building. As opera's ushers explained us, the management of Livyy Bereh simply closed their venue for operagoers because they had their own closed private party on that day. I never in my entire life attended any opera theatre in the whole world - that did not have at least a simple stand with drinks and snacks. But this is not the end. By making my research, I found out that Livyy Bereh is not simple place just located in Lviv Opera's building. Inside it has some memorabilia related to past artists, like Solomiya Krushelnytska - famous diva (opera is named after her name). By closing this place, I was not able to see these precious items. And it was my only day in Lviv with chance to go to opera! Although I visited Lviv with group (excursion), I had my own reservation for one parter seat. I was told that reservation would be held till 13:00 on the day of performance, but instead it was cancelled, and my reserve ticked was released for sale. I was lucky that no one bought the seat, and my friends bought me that seat on the morning of performance after box office just opened... I would love to buy my ticket in advance, but the reservation system which Opera uses (Kontramarca.ua) is discriminating customers located abroad of Ukraine - by not allowing purchases (it is asking not only for email, but also for telephone number, and both my New York's numbers - cell & stationary - couldn't go through). I am giving only two stars because poor experiences with booking system, and closed buffet during performance.

01.10.20 Yalcin

Wonderful place, architecture adorable...Maydan with trees and bench. Lviv center is here. People meet here

18.09.20 Tom

Magnificent experience. Very affordable for wonderful performances by sometimes a huge ensemble.

14.09.20 Mia

This is a magnificent place! The ballet I watched was unforgettable. The only minus is the rude staff who don’t know English:(

25.08.20 anonymous

It's a nice place to sit, chat with your friends and have a drink.

19.08.20 Ankitt

Lviv’s resplendent opera house is one of the city’s symbols and stands alone on Freedom Square. A design competition in the 1890s was won by Polish architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, and he made a few technical innovations: This location had.. Read more » been marshland, watered by the Poltva River, which was diverted underground. The theatre was then built onto a concrete platform, and after sinking for a couple of years eventually stabilised. Almost 120 years later, this marvellous venue remains the place to get a blast of high culture at a matinee or evening performance, where seats are implausibly inexpensive. In residence is a 90-piece orchestra, first-class soloists and a ballet troupe, all with an extensive repertoire.

05.07.20 Raj

An important Landmark with a huge history and Renaissance and Boroque architecture also known as the Viennese neo Renaissance style but don't forget to see the inside architecture and opera show a must have experience

20.09.19 Nate

Fantastic Opera House! The music is incredible. The acting and singing were top notch! Tickets are anywhere from 50 Ukrainian to 500 for a normal show on Sunday evening. They serve drinks inside which are a bit pricey (200 Ukrainian) as to be expecte.. Read more »d ?‍♂️ It's worth the ticket to see the inside of this amazing building ??