Teatro Nacional Francisco Gavidia, Municipal theater in San Miguel, El Salvador

Teatro Nacional Francisco Gavidia is a neoclassical theatre in San Miguel, El Salvador, built on a 1,075 m² site with two levels and four visible facades. Its Great Hall holds 450 seats and is shaped like a reclining lyre; the Lobby occupies the first floor and the Foyer the second, with four terraces around the building.

Construction began in 1903 under engineer Marcos Letona and the building opened on December 31, 1909. Since then, the theater has shared over 100 years of history with the region and hosted artists from different parts of the country.

The theater serves as a central gathering place where people from the region experience live performances and connect with local and international artists. Its name honors Francisco Gavidia, an important figure in Salvadoran cultural history.

The building is located in downtown San Miguel where it is easy to reach on foot, and it features several open terraces around the outside. Visitors can freely explore the exterior of the building and from there gain a good sense of its architectural design.

The stage house was built by the firm of master builder Manuel Aragón, and the site covers 1,075 m². The great hall takes the form of a reclining lyre, a detail visible in the room's outline rather than its decoration. In 1971, when demolition for state offices was announced, a group of art enthusiasts occupied the building in protest.