São Pedro Theatre, Theatre in downtown Porto Alegre, Brazil

Theatro São Pedro is a neoclassical theatre on Praça da Matriz in downtown Porto Alegre, opened on 27 June 1858. Its original rich interior decoration was removed in the mid-20th century and replaced with a modern scheme. A restoration carried out from 1973 to 1984 preceded the addition of the Multipalco Eva Sopher annex, which holds two large performance halls, administrative rooms and rehearsal spaces.

The theatre's founding dates to 1833 and marked an important milestone in Porto Alegre's urban development during the 1800s. The building reflects the architectural ambitions of the city during that era.

The theatre is named after Saint Peter of Alcantara, the name chosen by the shareholders who founded it in 1833. Its income was to repay the investors, with surpluses going to the Santa Casa de Misericórdia, which became owner of the building. Eva Sopher ran the theatre for 41 years until her death in 2018.

The venue is located in the downtown area and is easily accessible by public transport; information about tours and performances is available on site or online. Visitors should check opening hours and plan their visits accordingly.

The annexe begun by Eva Sopher, the Multipalco, was budgeted at R$20 million but its estimated cost rose to R$50 million and it was still unfinished in 2018. The 18,000 square metre community complex was named after her. Sopher ran the theatre for 41 years until her death in 2018, when Governor José Ivo Sartori declared three days of mourning.