Casino Figueira, Casino and theatre in Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Casino Figueira occupies a building in Bairro Novo whose exterior walls, once largely marble, are now glass after renovation. Inside are the Salão Nobre (Salão Cafée), dressing rooms for performers, a basement restaurant, and rooms for table games and slot machines. It succeeded the Teatro Circo Saraiva de Carvalho on the same site.
Founded in 1884 on the site of the Teatro Circo Saraiva de Carvalho, the casino was first licensed for gaming in 1928 and is among the oldest on the Iberian Peninsula. Slot machines arrived in 1970. A 10-million-euro, 300-day renovation in 2002–2003 removed its cinema halls, which had hosted the Figueira da Foz international film festival from 1972 to 2002. The Amorim group became majority owner in 1990.
The casino hosts regular concerts, theatrical productions, and dance performances that bring together locals and visitors. These events shape the cultural rhythm of the city and offer a space for both Portuguese and international artists to perform.
The entrance is located on Rua Dr. Calado and the facility is open daily for visitors. There are age restrictions for certain areas, so check the rules before visiting.
The casino replaced the Teatro Circo Saraiva de Carvalho on the same site and was founded in 1884. Its cinema halls hosted the Figueira da Foz International Film Festival from 1972 to 2002, one of Portugal's oldest film festivals, before the 2002/2003 renovation.
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