Teatro de la Ciudad de Puebla

The Teatro de la Ciudad de Puebla is a theater building in the Historic Center of Puebla located on Portal Hidalgo with classical architectural features. The space contains various seating sections and private boxes distributed throughout the hall to accommodate different viewing preferences.

Construction began in 1862 under the initiative of local businessman Ignacio Guerrero y Manzano and the building opened in 1868. A major fire in 1909 caused significant damage, but the structure was rebuilt and restored in 1928 to continue serving the community.

The theater serves as a gathering place where local residents and visitors experience art, drama, and music together throughout the year. Its role as a cultural meeting point shapes how the community expresses itself through performances and public celebrations.

The theater is centrally located in Puebla and is easily accessible from the main plaza along Portal Hidalgo. Planning ahead is recommended since performances happen regularly and popular seating sections fill up quickly.

The building was originally known as Teatro Guerrero after its founder until it received its current name in 1996. This name change reflected a shift toward recognizing it as a public cultural space belonging to the entire city rather than to a single family.

Location: Puebla

Inception: April 12, 1868

Capacity: 590

GPS coordinates: 19.04424,-98.19764

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20