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Vahdat Hall
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Vahdat Hall, originally Roudaki Hall, is a performing arts complex in Tehran, Iran. It was built as the national stage for opera and ballet, with a design influenced by the Vienna State Opera. The auditorium seats 750 people across a main hall and balconies.
Don't miss
- Main curtain with a phoenix rising from the ashes motif in Persian miniature style
- Three-level main stage with revolving and moving stages
- Two tiers of boxes and balconies in the auditorium
- Home to the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, Tehran Opera Orchestra, and Iranian National Ballet Company
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Vahdat Hall
You don't need a tour to visit, entry is free. A tour is worth it if you want transport, a guide, or to combine Vahdat Hall with nearby sights in one day. That's what these do well.
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Know before you go
- The hall is a performing arts complex, not a museum; check for scheduled performances.
- Originally named Roudaki Hall, it was renamed Vahdat Hall after the 1979 Revolution.
A bit of history
Construction began in 1957 and took ten years, designed by architect Eugene Aftandilian. The hall was equipped with advanced lighting and sound systems, revolving and moving stages, and a main stage with three levels. It was inaugurated on 26 October 1967 by Mohammad Reza Shah and Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi with the performance of the first Persian opera, 'Rustic Festival'. Before the 1979 Revolution, it hosted world-famous music, opera, and dance artists. After the revolution, it remained Tehran's most important venue, staging traditional Iranian music, pop, and classical concerts.
Common questions
What is the seating capacity of Vahdat Hall?
The total capacity is about 750 seats: 500 in the main hall and 250 in the balconies.
Who designed Vahdat Hall?
It was designed by architect Eugene Aftandilian, influenced by the Vienna State Opera.
When was Vahdat Hall inaugurated?
It was inaugurated on 26 October 1967.
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