The State Opera and Ballet was a part of the State Theater until 1970 and continued its services under the same direction until 1958. In 1970, in accordance with the Founding Law , it was assigned to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as “Affiliated Company ve and became the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet. In the same context, Izmir State Opera and Ballet Directorate was established in 1982 under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.