Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, Performance venue at Cultural Center Complex in Manila, Philippines.
The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas consists of a covered proscenium amphitheater with ten sections that accommodate 8,458 spectators for concerts and theatrical productions.
Architect Leandro Locsin designed this theater in 1974 for the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, completing the construction within 77 days under First Lady Imelda Marcos.
The theater bears the name of Francisco Balagtas, a prominent Filipino poet whose work Florante at Laura profoundly influenced Philippine literature and poetry.
The stage measures 20 meters by 20 meters with a proscenium width of 20 meters, making it suitable for large-scale performances and entertainment events.
The structure features an extensive single column-to-column span of 80 meters, establishing it as the largest single-span building in the Philippines.
Location: Manila
Architects: Leandro Locsin
Official opening: July 7, 1974
Capacity: 8458
Part of: Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
GPS coordinates: 14.55667,120.98083
Latest update: May 3, 2025 07:52
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