Bolívar Theater

The Teatro Bolívar, in Quito

The Teatro Bolívar is considered one of the finest theatres of Quito, a witness of the golden age of the great halls. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this twentieth-century building, a jewel of performance architecture.

A jewel of performance architecture

The Teatro Bolívar is considered one of the greatest representatives of performance architecture in Ecuador. Inaugurated in the first half of the twentieth century, this sumptuous theatre and cinema stands out by its refined decor and its period atmosphere. Marked by a fire then restored, it remains an emblematic place of the cultural life of Quito, where concerts, shows and screenings are presented, in the heart of the historic centre.

What to see

You admire the refined decor and the period atmosphere of this sumptuous theatre, one of the finest in Ecuador. Attending a show remains the best way to experience the place. The Teatro Bolívar is a cultural jewel of Quito. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and live performance.

Practical information

The Teatro Bolívar lies in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. The tours and the shows follow their own programme and access conditions, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What is the Teatro Bolívar?

One of the finest theatres of Quito, a sumptuous building of the first half of the twentieth century, restored after a fire, a high place of cultural life.

Where is the Teatro Bolívar?

In the heart of the historic centre of Quito, in Ecuador.