Teatro Francisco Javier Clavijero, Historical theatre in central Veracruz, Mexico.

Teatro Francisco Javier Clavijero is a theatre in the historic centre of Veracruz, designed by engineer Salvador Echegaray and architect Ernesto Lattine and completed in 1902. It has 644 seats and an orchestra pit, and is used for plays, music, dance and conferences.

This building was constructed in 1902 following a fire that destroyed its predecessor, the Teatro Principal, in 1900. It was designed using engineering and architectural expertise of the period to create a modern performance venue.

The theatre's name honours Francisco Javier Clavijero, the Veracruz-born Jesuit humanist and historian of pre-Hispanic Mexico. Its stage has hosted opera seasons, cinema and politics: in June 1906 it received part of Salvador Toscano's first film tour, and on 25 June 1909 Francisco I. Madero held an anti-reelection rally here that founded the city's Anti-Reelectionist Club on the spot.

The theatre is located in central Veracruz and is easy to find and access. Visitors should arrive early to explore the building and the surrounding downtown area comfortably.

The theatre's name honours Francisco Javier Clavijero, a Veracruz-born Jesuit humanist and historian of pre-Hispanic Mexico. Before 1970 it was called Teatro Dehesa, then Teatro Felipe Carrillo Puerto, then Teatro Principal, echoing the names of its promoter, a revolutionary leader and its predecessor.