Vanemuine is Estonia’s oldest theatre founded in 1870 from the remnants of „Vanemuise“ song- and play society. The start of the professional theatre is dated in 1906.

Currently, Vanemuise’s repertoire consists of over 40 plays in all theatrical genres – drama, opera, operetta, musical, ballet. Plays are performed in three different houses.
 
Vanemuise big house is a modernistic construction built in 1967, situated at the heart of Tartu. It has a 700-seat hall, an administrative wing, 5 rehearsal rooms (2 with a special dance floor, mirrors and stands), 22 wardrobes, workshops, costume rental, VIP-level Kaarel Irdi room, children’s room, and the Shakespeare café.
 
The house can be rented for concerts, plays, and other events. It is also possible to order a tour of the house to get more acquainted with it.