Beautiful place, especially significant for Latvian History as the Independence Restoration was signed exactly there in 1918. But of course, if you plan visiting and seeing a play, it's quite a lottery whether you'll like the experience or not.

One of the oldest theaters in Riga, it offers wide variety of theater shows. The program is possibly more classically oriented than experimental, but still it's a good place to spend an evening. And also you can view the nice exterior and combine it with a visit to Old Town. The parking is a problem though as is any place near old town.

The oldest professional state financed theatre in Latvia. Always they have something outstanding to present. Compilation of Shakeseare's tragedies was magnificent not to mention other successes like musicals composed by Kārlis Lācis. One cannot stop love beautifully singing actors!

Beatiful building where the Latvian independence was first proclaimed on November 18th 1919

♑️😌☺️😘❤️‍🔥 The Latvian National Theatre (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālais teātris) is one of the leading professional theatres in Latvia. The building is in the Eclectic style and is an architectural and artistic monument. The country of Latvia was proclaimed in this building in the year 1918. On 23 February 2002, the theatre celebrated its 100th anniversary. The director of National Theatre of Latvia since 2006 has been Ojārs Rubenis. In 1897 Riga’s city council decided that it was not enough to have just one theatre in Riga. Riga’s first theatre was the German Theatre, currently the Opera House. A competition was held to choose the design of the new building. The Augusts Reinbergs project "Dum spiro, spero" ("While I breathe, I hope") won and construction began, mainly funded by local Russian merchants and some nobility. The theatre was opened to the public on 14 September 1902 as Riga's Second (Russian) theatre (Rīgas 2. pilsētas (krievu) teātris) and held both theatre and opera performances. Although this was Russian language theatre, by 1917 Riga Latvian Society was renting the premises to hold plays in Latvian. During the First World War the theatre was evacuated, but by 1918 it was already back in business, and on 15 October staged Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman. Just over a month later, Latvia declared its independence, with the declaration being read from the theatre's stage. The only remaining photograph from this historic event was taken in the theatre's main hall.

I was impressed, it's a buteful place.

So beautiful and historical... Golden coloured decorations, heavy red courtains, all the tapestry and comfy chairs - it is pleasure to be in the building itself. And the theater peaces are of a very high level as well

Very nice!

Very nice venue, price for admission is very reasonable. Staff are quite helpful even to a non latvian/Russian speaker. Highly recommend to visit

A beautiful building with a stunning facade of what appears to be a fusion of art nouveau and baroque style. No time to see inside, but on seeing the outside a revisit feels very inviting.

Great place but if there's music in a theatre play, then you might want to consider ear plugs because it will be *loud* due to the acoustics

Excellent acting, scenery, light, sound The theater building is incredibly beautiful. It's very nice to be here

Generally I like the LV National Theater, but last night (Oct 13) we were treated to incredibly bad customer service. First, the play started 25 minutes late. There was not announcement nor any acknowledgement or apology. Second, the play was on russian and French and very often the Latvian subtitles were not put up in a timely fashion. There was one sequence where they were not shown at all. Highly disappointing.

Latvia National Theater architecture is beautiful from outside and inside, with long history.

Lady really rude. Wanted to ask some questions. Asked if she spoke English, she was like « no no » and even tried to look for someone, she preferred continue her chat with her friend. Not professional at all

If you are a of the performing arts you must visit this theatre in Riga

Love the atmosphere. It has class, a feeling of luxury, respect.

Loved it. The theater was awesome

Beautiful building ☺ comfy seats, and nice peaces - that is great combo for diving into different world or couple of hours.

A beautiful theatre at the heart of Riga. What I love about the Nacionālais is that its repertoire consists both of classics and newer works and there's a production to appeal to any audience.

Very good. And the atmosphere is the best.

Although the building is fantastic, the staff is the worst possible in all Latvia. They were arrogant and rude to give and information. If they don't like tourists update everyone and put and BIG SIGNAL in front of the heater: WE HATE TOURIST or DO NOT ENTER!!! It would be easier.

From top balcony poor visibility

Glad to see that repertoire is getting better and this theater gains more of my love. The building is also beautiful and historical - the independence of Latvia was proclaimed on November 18 at this theater 🇱🇻