Teatro Rialto, Theater and cinema venue in Gran Via, Madrid, Spain
Teatro Rialto is a theater and cinema at Gran Via 54 in Madrid. The venue holds roughly 1,020 seats and displays architectural features from the 1930s, with several bars spread across different levels.
The building was constructed between 1926 and 1930 by architects José de Aragón and José María Mendoza Ussía. It opened as a cinema called Cines Rialto and initially focused on American musical comedies.
The venue began as a cinema showing American musicals and later became a stage for Spanish theatrical productions. Visitors today can sense this dual purpose through the layout of the hall and how different entertainment forms continue to share the same space.
The nearest metro stations are Santo Domingo and Callao, making it easy to reach the venue. Multiple bars on different levels throughout the building offer drinks and snacks before or after shows.
The venue gained fame for premiering the film El ultimo cuple starring Sara Montiel, which drew record-breaking crowds. This event secured its place as an important landmark in Madrid's entertainment history.
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