Get to know the theatres and opera in Barcelona
When the end of the week arrives and you don’t know what to do? Don’t worry! Barcelona has many plans for your weekend. We would like to take the opportunity to tell you about the most important theatres and the different plays they have to offer.
Barcelona is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, it has multiple theatres where all kinds of shows are performed. If you are a lover of the arts you can’t miss the chance to visit one of the most important theatres of Barcelona and enjoy their works. Barcelona is a city where you will never get bored, there is so much to do!
Gran Teatre del Liceu
It is one of the most important operas in the world and the largest in Barcelona. It´s located in the heart of the city, in the most tourist place: La Rambla. It is only a few minutes from Plaza Catalunya. You can also get there by metro (Liceu). For centuries, it has been the symbol and meeting point of the nobility, the Catalan. The best opera plays are presented here. The building is incredibly beautiful and definitely worth a visit.
Website: www.liceubarcelona.cat
Teatre Coliseum
The Coliseum of Barcelona is another one of the most important theaters of the city, it is located in Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and was inaugurated in 1923. All kinds of plays, musicals, monologues and other shows are represented, each one destined to all type of public. The building is beautiful, it has very good acoustics and comfortable seating.
Website: www.teatrebarcelona.com/teatre-coliseum
Club Capitol
The Capitol Club is a theater in Barcelona, located on Las Ramblas, near Plaça de Catalunya. It was founded in 1926 as a cinema, and has been turned into a theater in 1989. It currently has two rooms: Club Capitol 1 with 523 seats and Club Capitol 2 with 253 seats. Although it is one of the smallest theaters in the city it is one of the most important ones. The seats are very comfortable and spacious, positioned so that you can see the stage from any position and the acoustics are incredible.
Website: www.teatrebarcelona.com/club-capitol
Teatre Nacional de Catalunya
Better known as TNC, it is one of the most important theaters in Barcelona. Located next to the Auditorio, and very well located to public transportation. You can go to see a play and spend a great day. It has a spectacular building and beautiful gardens, which you can visit for free. The theatre has three rooms and offers all kinds of shows. Once you visit it, you will realize that the experience is extraordinary, not only because of the spectacle experienced, but because the room has an inclination that allows you to enjoy the show without any discomfort.
Website: www.tnc.cat