The government is planning to establish a second National Theatre in Kumasi as part of a broader strategy to expand Ghana’s cultural infrastructure and create more opportunities for the creative arts sector. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie says the government intends to build a second National Theatre in Kumasi to expand cultural and creative infrastructure in the Ashanti Region. The government is also planning to rehabilitate the existing National Theatre in Accra as part of efforts to improve facilities for Ghana’s creative and performing arts industries. AdvertisementAdvertisementTourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie announced the plan during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 10 August 2026. She said;I took a tour of the Ashanti Region’s theatre and Centre for National Culture spaces.