10 Best Performing Arts in Moscow, Russia

This was one of the first private galleries in post-Soviet Russia. Today it displays contemporary art from the best of the previous generation's nonconformists to current names.

This 18th-century building hosts regular concerts and music festivals from top international orchestras.

After opening in 1991, the Novaya ("New") opera house quickly established itself as one of the best and most innovative in Moscow. The surrounding Hermitage Garden is perfect for a pre- or post-theater stroll and bite to eat. The choir is ranked as the best in the city.

Good, often flashy productions are on the bill at this large theater. Tickets can be bought online but are frequently very hard to get.

Founded in 1898, the MKhAT is famous for its well-funded productions of the Russian classics, but it also stages plenty of modern and foreign performances. The theatre's American Studio Six presents performances, typically Russian classics, in English a few times a year.

Despite its name, this acclaimed theater mainly stages adult productions. It is famed for well-directed dramatizations of Chekhov short stories, staged by director Kama Ginkas.

An intimate space shows a wide selection of contemporary and experimental theater by some of Russia's best modern directors.

A wide range of well-produced operas and ballets are performed at the Stanislavsky, with tickets generally easier to come by than those for the Bolshoi or Novaya Opera.

With seating for more than 1,500, this huge hall is home to the State Symphony Orchestra, but also hosts concerts by other renowned Russian and international musicians.

This noncommercial project run mainly by volunteers specializes in documentary theater. Plays in this tiny basement theater are very experimental and provide a good insight into modern Russian life. The theater has no telephone number, so it's best to book tickets via the website.