Pérez Galdos Theatre

The Perez Galdos Theatre

The Las Palmas audio-guided tour leads you before the Perez Galdos Theatre, the city's main theatrical venue. Since its renovation in 2007, it is considered one of the most modern theatres in Spain, at the start of the Calle Mayor de Triana.

A theatre with an eventful history

The first theatre in Las Palmas was the Cairasco, completed in 1845; before it, no building could host performances. Built too quickly, it had serious flaws that led to its demolition. In 1867 work began on a new theatre, on the present site, which took more than twenty years to complete. It bears the name of Benito Perez Galdos, the illustrious writer from Las Palmas.

What there is to see

The Perez Galdos Theatre charms with its architecture and the richness of its interior decoration, revealed during performances and tours. Carefully renovated, it combines heritage and modern facilities, and offers a varied programme of opera, music and shows. It is a high point of the cultural life of the Canarian capital.

Practical information

The Perez Galdos Theatre is in the south-east of the Vegueta district, at the start of the Calle Mayor de Triana, in the centre of Las Palmas. Its facade can be seen freely; access to performances and guided tours is ticketed, with programming, hours and prices that vary. It is best to check the programme in advance.

After whom is the theatre named ?

From Benito Perez Galdos, the illustrious writer born in Las Palmas, one of the great figures of Spanish literature.

Is the theatre old ?

Work on the present theatre began in 1867; renovated in 2007, it is among the most modern theatres in Spain.