Sights · Our pick in Moscow
Bolshoi Theatre
Ballet and opera since 1825
The great theatre of ballet and opera, with Apollo’s quadriga over the portico on Theatre Square.
Our take
- Book well ahead for the Historic Stage, and take a tour of the building if you cannot get a seat.
- Address
- Teatralnaya, Moscow
About Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre stands on Theatre Square, its portico crowned by Apollo’s quadriga. The Historic Stage, restored and reopened in 2011, is joined by the New Stage beside it.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bolshoi Theatre before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Bolshoi Theatre, as the crow flies.
- Ararat Park Hotel Moscow200 m2 min walk
- Hotel Metropol Moscow250 m3 min walk
- Savoy Hotel, Moscow300 m4 min walk
- Hotel National, Moscow500 m6 min walk
- The Carlton, Moscow500 m6 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Bolshoi Theatre are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Red Square750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Kremlin950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Tretyakov Gallery2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Gorky Park3.8 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 17 min
Rail terminals
- Leningradsky terminal2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Belorussky terminal2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
Location
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