Teatro Xicohténcatl, Historic theater in Tlaxcala de Xicoténcatl, Mexico

Teatro Xicohténcatl is a theater building in Tlaxcala de Xicoténcatl featuring Italian architectural design with a dark stone facade. Inside, numbered seats and two levels of boxes accommodate around 320 spectators.

Construction began in the 1870s and the theatre opened to the public on 5 May 1873. It was renovated in 1886 and 1985, and in 2000 it was transferred to the Instituto Tlaxcalteca de Cultura for a third renovation of the exterior and equipment, funded by the state government and CONACULTA through the PAICE programme.

The theatre is run by the Instituto Tlaxcalteca de Cultura, the state body that took it over in 2000 for a renovation of the exterior and equipment funded by the state government and CONACULTA through the PAICE programme. Its programme mixes music and theatre for an audience of 320.

The theater stands on Avenida Benito Juárez in the center of Tlaxcala de Xicoténcatl, a short walk from the Zócalo. It is managed by the Instituto Tlaxcalteca de Cultura, so its program of music and theater is announced through that institute; check it before traveling to time a visit with a performance.

In 1945, the theater presented its first major production, the comedy 'Seven Women' featuring actress Anita Blanch. This event marked an important milestone in the venue's performing arts history.