Teatro Municipal

Teatro Municipal is a heritage theater building in Sabará with three wooden gallery levels arranged in the Italian model, containing 41 boxes with room for 400 people total. The auditorium has a horseshoe shape and the stage sits elevated with an ascending floor, giving viewers clear sightlines from every seat.

The building opened on June 2, 1819, replacing an older structure from 1770. Emperor Pedro I visited in 1831, and Emperor Pedro II came by in 1881.

The theater takes its name from the municipality and remains a gathering place for the community. Visitors can still experience performances in a space that has hosted local audiences for generations.

The theater is located on Dom Pedro II Street in the center of Sabará and is easy to reach on foot. The building underwent extensive restoration in the late 1960s and maintains its original appearance, so visitors can experience the historic character of the space.

Between 1840 and 1870, the theater was a stage for abolitionist plays that sparked important discussions in the city. These performances served as a platform for civic engagement and showed how theater could challenge society to think about major social issues.

Location: Sabará

Inception: June 1819

GPS coordinates: -19.89106,-43.81050

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20