Sight guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Visiting Opera House and Swan Lake
The Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, another Tamanyan design, stands in a park with cafés.
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Quick answer
Opera House and Swan Lake is an architectural landmark in Northern Avenue and Opera, Yerevan. Allow 30 minutes or an evening performance; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Architecture
- Area
- Northern Avenue and Opera
- Time needed
- 30 minutes or an evening performance
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, architecture, couples and after dark
- Best months
- April and October–November
About Opera House and Swan Lake
The Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, another Tamanyan design, stands in a park with cafés. Next to it, the small Swan Lake becomes an ice rink in winter.
Tip: Check the programme for opera or ballet; tickets are affordable by European standards.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes or an evening performance.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Northern Avenue and Opera, pedestrian avenue of shops and cafés leading to the Opera House.
Best time to visit Opera House and Swan Lake
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 11°C (52°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- October: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Yerevan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Yerevan itinerary visits Opera House and Swan Lake on day 1, together with Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Republic Square and Matenadaran.
- No. 15 of the 17 sights in our Yerevan things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Yerevan.
- A family favourite in Yerevan with kids.
If you like Opera House and Swan Lake
- Republic Square — Republic Square, 30 minutes
- Blue Mosque — Mashtots Avenue, 30 minutes
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral — Republic Square, 30 minutes
Staying near Opera House and Swan Lake
Stay in Northern Avenue and Opera ($$$) to walk here: pedestrian avenue of shops and cafés leading to the Opera House. All areas to stay in Yerevan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Opera House and Swan Lake?
Plan 30 minutes or an evening performance.
+Is Opera House and Swan Lake free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Opera House and Swan Lake?
April and October–November, the quietest of the good months. Check the programme for opera or ballet; tickets are affordable by European standards.
+Do I need to book Opera House and Swan Lake in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Opera House and Swan Lake good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Yerevan. Yerevan is a relaxed city for families, with parks, fountains, the Cascade's sculptures and Victory Park's rides.