Lope de Vega Theatre, Theatre venue on Gran Via, Madrid, Spain
The Teatro Lope de Vega is a stage house on Gran Vía in Madrid with three tiers totaling 1,453 seats. The halls spread across multiple levels, with the stalls and upper galleries connected by wide staircases and foyers.
Construction took place in the 1940s, with the official opening held in 1950. The venue went through different phases over the following decades, from revues to large-scale musicals that became the core of its program from the 1990s onward.
Its name honors the Golden Age playwright whose verse comedies shaped Spanish theatrical tradition. Today it presents Spanish-language versions of major stage works that draw wide audiences and often run for extended periods.
The box office opens Monday to Thursday from noon to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday until 10 PM, and Sunday until 6 PM. Visitors arriving before the show will find areas inside the building where they can wait and have a drink before curtain time.
Each of the three tiers has dedicated spaces used for receptions and gatherings before performances. These areas sit directly next to the seating sections, allowing visitors to mingle before entering the auditorium.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1947
Official opening: 1950
Capacity: 1453
GPS coordinates: 40.42179,-3.70868
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30
Madrid brings together royal history with everyday city life. The city holds palaces from the 18th century, wide parks, and art collections built up over generations. The Royal Palace sits on the site of a medieval fortress, while Retiro Park was once royal grounds before opening to the public. The Prado Museum shows European paintings from several centuries, and the Templo de Debod is an Egyptian temple brought to Madrid in the 1970s. The city's squares reflect different periods. Plaza Mayor from the 17th century hosted public events, while Puerta del Sol marks the geographic center of Spain. Gran Via emerged in the early 20th century as a modern thoroughfare. Markets like San Miguel and the Sunday flea market at El Rastro reveal daily rhythms. Neighborhoods such as La Latina keep narrow streets and traditional taverns, while parks like Casa de Campo offer wide green space on the city edge.
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