Adolfo Mejia Theater

The Adolfo Mejía Theatre, in Cartagena

The Adolfo Mejía Theatre, formerly the Teatro Heredia, is an architectural jewel of Cartagena de Indias. The Cartagena audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this elegant performance hall of the beginning of the twentieth century, a cultural pride of the city.

The cultural jewel of the city

The Adolfo Mejía Theatre, long called the Teatro Heredia, is one of the finest buildings of Cartagena de Indias. Inaugurated at the beginning of the twentieth century, it was designed in an elegant style inspired by the great Italian-style theatres, with a hall richly decorated with balconies, gilding, frescoes and velvet. Restored with care, it hosts concerts, shows and cultural events, and remains the great stage of the city. A witness of the refinement and the artistic life of Cartagena, the theatre is a jewel whose visit or a show delight lovers of heritage and music.

What to see

You admire the hall richly decorated with balconies, gilding, frescoes and velvet, in the style of the great Italian-style theatres, a cultural pride of Cartagena. Attending a show remains the best way to experience the place. The Adolfo Mejía Theatre is a jewel of the city. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and music.

Practical information

The Adolfo Mejía Theatre lies in the heart of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, reachable on foot. You admire its façade from the street; the visits and shows follow their own programme and access conditions, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What is the Adolfo Mejía Theatre of Cartagena?

The former Teatro Heredia, an elegant performance hall of the beginning of the twentieth century in Italian style, richly decorated, the great stage and cultural jewel of the city.

Where is the Adolfo Mejía Theatre?

In the heart of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia.