Lido Theater, Historic theater at Park of Bolívar, Medellín, Colombia.
Lido Theater is a performance hall in central Medellín, situated a short walk from Parque de Bolívar. The main auditorium has tiered seating on several levels, giving most of the audience a clear view of the stage.
The building opened in 1945, designed by architect Federico Vásquez on a site that had previously housed a billiard hall. It was later restored between 2000 and 2007, bringing it back into regular use.
The Lido Theater draws audiences from across the city for shows ranging from comedy to contemporary dance and music. The program tends to reflect what people in Medellín actually want to see on stage today.
The theater sits in central Medellín and is easy to reach by public transport, with several bus and tram stops nearby. It is worth checking what is on before visiting, since the program changes throughout the year.
The name Lido comes from the billiard hall that stood here before the theater was built, not from any beach or resort. Many people in Medellín still associate the name with the building without knowing where it comes from.
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