Teatro Falla

Teatro Falla is a theater built in neo-Mudéjar style on Plaza Fragela in Cádiz. The facade displays three large horseshoe arch entry doorways in red brick with alternating red and white stone patterns, giving the building a distinctive texture.

The building was completed in 1905 and replaced a wooden structure from 1871 that burned down in 1881. It received its current name only in 1926 in honor of the composer.

The name honors Manuel de Falla, a composer from this region who blended Spanish folk traditions with classical music and shaped the musical heritage of the city. The red bricks and white stone of the neo-Mudéjar style recall Moorish influence and give the building a warm, welcoming appearance.

The box office operates from Tuesday to Friday and offers discounts for seniors, unemployed individuals, and youth cardholders. The theater is best reached on foot through the old town, as Plaza Fragela sits in the heart of Cádiz.

Every February, the building transforms into the main venue for artistic competitions during the Carnival of Cádiz, one of the most celebrated folk festivals in Spain. The ceiling above the auditorium displays a Paradise fresco by Felipe Abarzuza y Rodríguez de Arias, linking mythology with the arts.

Location: Cádiz

Inception: 1905

Architects: Adolfo Morales de los Ríos, Adolfo del Castillo

Official opening: 1910

Architectural style: neo-Mudéjar

GPS coordinates: 36.53370,-6.30239

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28