Culture · Prishtina, Kosovo

Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo

The first opera house in the Republic of Kosovo, with four performance halls and a new public plaza in the capital. Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect.

Client: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MKRS)
Design architect: BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group
Collaboration: ALB-Architect
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo

1,200seats in the Concert Hall

1,000seats in the Theatre Hall

4performance spaces under one roof

01Context

Symbolising the country's rich and diverse cultural heritage, the theatre will be the first opera house in the Republic of Kosovo and reflect a new identity for Prishtina rooted in creativity.

02Programme

A 1,200-capacity Concert Hall, a 1,000-capacity Theatre Hall, a 300-seat Recital Hall, a Theatre Room and an Education and Conference Centre under one roof, plus a new public plaza.