National Theatre of Bahrain, Manama

The Bahrain National Theater, located in Manama, is a cultural landmark. This state-of-the-art theater has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike due to its world-class performances and unique architectural design.

The theater has hosted a variety of performances from renowned artists, including the Orchestra of the 21st Century of Russia, legendary composer Yanni, Spanish opera superstar Placido Domingo, the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Ballets from Russia, and Il Divo. Additionally, it has served as a venue for cultural activities such as the 39th Annual Bahrain Fine Arts Festival and a Korean traditional costume fashion show, as well as press conferences and awards ceremonies.

Built on an area of about 12,000 square meters overlooking the sea, the Bahrain National Theater boasts a 1,001-seat auditorium, which draws inspiration from the tales of 1,001 Arabian Nights. The theater's unique architectural design and wood-covered interior walls give it an authentic Arabian feel. Besides the main auditorium, the theater also has a cafeteria, an outdoor hall that overlooks the lake, and a smaller hall that can accommodate up to 100 people, used for training, press conferences, and small celebrations.

The Bahrain National Theater is one of the largest theaters in the Arab world, and it is the third-largest opera house in the Arab world after the Cairo Opera House in Egypt and the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman. Its prominence in the cultural scene in Bahrain is indicative of the Kingdom's long-standing efforts to enrich and develop local culture. This history of achievement includes establishing the first school in the GCC in 1925, the first radio station in 1941, as well as a large number of cultural halls and institutes.