The theatre was established in 1950 as the National Amateur Theatre and since 1992 has been a professional theatre under the name National Theatre – Kikinda. Its activity is the preparation and staging of performances. The National Theatre prepares four or five premieres out of about 100 performances per season. The regular performance days are Tuesday and Saturday, but shows are also scheduled as needed, especially for children and young people. In terms of genre it is a diverse theatre, covering all forms of theatrical expression except experimental theatre.