Theatre of Opera and ballet. Musa Jalil is located on Freedom square in the centre of Kazan. The theater building was started in 1936. The author of the project was the Moscow architect N. P. Starlings. In 1948 the building was altered facades and interiors under the direction of Kazan architect I. G. Gainutdinov.

From the outbreak of the great Patriotic war the building was slow. It was built almost 20 years. In construction works used the labor of German prisoners of war. The construction was completed in the mid-fifties. In 1956 the building of the new theatre was opened Opera Zhiganov Altynchech.

The interior of the building and its interiors has acquired the features of modern neoclassical. The decoration used a combination of antique decor with traditional elements of Tatar decorative art. The main facade was decorated with eight-columned portico (Corinthian) with a stylized Tatar national ornament. Doors main entrance to the theatre is located between the pedestals of the columns of the facade. Between the columns, on the second floor there is a balustrade enclosing a spacious balcony. In the depth of the balcony is set high Windows of the second floor. Above the pediment of the portico are sculptures of the muses. On the side facades of the building of the theatre is semicircular niches, which houses sculptures of poets Alexander Pushkin and Gabdulla Tukai. The main facade of the building overlooks the square of Freedom. The side facades facing the street.Pushkin and St.Theatre. On the street.Theatre, there is a service entrance to the building of the theatre. At the back of the theater with a fountain surrounded by flowerbeds.

In 2005, the theatre building was opened after extensive renovation. The stage was equipped with the most modern equipment. The building appeared comfortable and large rehearsal rooms. The auditorium became more comfortable. Its gilded ceiling decorated with a huge chandelier, made by Czech masters. It is exactly the same as the previous chandelier, worn from time. In the decoration of the theatre building used granite, marble, Bohemian glass and figured hardwood floor. On seats in tiers, the audience rises in a comfortable lift.

The theater has a rich repertoire and constantly filled the hall. In 1988 the theater was awarded the title of "Academic theatre". Each year, the theatre shows abroad about 120 performances. In the theatre for many years, annually hosts international festivals. In February, the famous Opera festival. Feodor Chaliapin, and in may the festival of classical ballet. Rudolf Nureyev.

June 19, 2008 in TAGTA and used them.M.Jalil, was the only Russian concert Jose Carreras "Mediterranean passion".