About this place
Auditorio Pilar Bardem, in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, is the municipal venue that has anchored the cultural calendar of this town on Madrid's eastern edge since it opened in 2005. It is named after Pilar Bardem, the celebrated Spanish stage and film actress and mother of actors Javier, Carlos and Mónica Bardem. Over the years it has become the reference point for residents looking for concerts, theatre or dance without travelling into central Madrid.
Where exactly is the auditorium located?
The building stands on Calle Fundición, in the centre of Rivas-Vaciamadrid, a municipality that expanded rapidly as Madrid's metropolitan area grew eastward. Its coordinates place it at roughly 40.3555°N, 3.5457°W, in an easily reachable part of town, close to other cultural and administrative facilities.
How many people can the hall seat?
Capacity reaches 1,007 seats in concert configuration, when the audience sits closer together and the stage faces a larger crowd. When the programme calls for a different layout — theatre or dance performances — seating drops to 667. That split keeps sightlines to the stage clear from every row, whatever the format of the event.
What kind of events take place here?
The hall operates as a multi-purpose cultural space: concerts, theatre productions, dance shows, and conferences or institutional presentations organised by the local council all run through its calendar. The stage and seating can be reconfigured to suit very different formats, from intimate performances to full-scale concerts with a packed house.
How do you get there?
Metro line 9 is the simplest option, with the Rivas Urbanizaciones and Rivas Vaciamadrid stations both a short walk from the building. Bus route 332 also connects the venue with Madrid. Visitors arriving by car will find parking near the cultural centre.
Why visit?
The auditorium is consistently praised for its acoustics and for the clear sightlines available from every seat, which has made it one of the reference cultural venues in the eastern part of the Madrid region. For residents of Rivas-Vaciamadrid and visitors passing through, it is the natural choice for an evening of live music, theatre or dance, without the need to travel into Madrid itself.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the auditorium named after? Pilar Bardem, a well-known Spanish stage and film actress, and mother of actors Javier, Carlos and Mónica Bardem.
When did the auditorium open? It opened in 2005.
What is the seating capacity? Between 667 seats, for theatre and dance performances, and 1,007 seats, for concerts, depending on the type of event.
How can I reach the venue by public transport? Take metro line 9 to Rivas Urbanizaciones or Rivas Vaciamadrid station, or bus route 332.
Does the auditorium only host concerts? No — the programme also includes theatre, dance, conferences and institutional events organised by the town council.
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