Ankara State Opera and Ballet is a unit of the State Opera and Ballet Directorate General, which was founded in Ankara in 1970 under Law No. 1309. The organization performs opera and ballet alongside polyphonic music, working to convey these art forms to all segments of society and integrate them with Turkey’s cultural richness. Its stated mission includes organizing national and international activities to increase effectiveness in national and world culture and art.
The company performs at Ankara Opera House, located on Atatürk Bulvarı in the Ulus district. Performances follow academic rules of polyphonic music. The organization conducts domestic tours and participates in festivals and competitions. Its vision is to raise Turkish opera and ballet to a nationally appreciated and universally accepted level, contributing to cultural life across Anatolia and providing a platform for young people and children to develop their creativity.