Gran Teatre de Xàtiva

Gran Teatre de Xàtiva is the main cultural venue of Xàtiva, a town in the province of Valencia, Spain. Designed by architect Gerardo Ayala Hernández and opened in the autumn of 2001, the theatre stands opposite Albereda park and has hosted two decades of theatre, concerts, opera, dance, film screenings and conferences organised by the Xàtiva town council.

How do you get to the theatre?

The venue sits at Avinguda de Selgas 9, a short walk from Albereda park and Xàtiva's historic centre. It makes an easy addition to a day exploring Xàtiva Castle or the old town — pair an afternoon of sightseeing with an evening performance. Xàtiva is roughly an hour from Valencia by regional train, which makes a day trip built around a show perfectly workable.

What will you see inside?

The hall follows an Italian-style layout, the classic horseshoe arrangement found in opera houses, with an orchestra pit that can either house musicians or be covered to extend the stage or the seating area. Total capacity is 809 seats: 486 in the stalls (platea), 194 in the amphitheatre, and 129 in the upper boxes (palcos). Two seating levels, each with a different slope, are linked by interior staircases, and the layout of multiple exits means every seat can be reached from any entrance — a design built around fast, safe evacuation. Three technical galleries run above the hall for stage lighting.

What kind of programme does it run?

The Gran Teatre de Xàtiva's programme spans theatre, classical music concerts, opera, ballet and contemporary dance, film screenings, and conferences or congresses. Run by the Xàtiva town council, it functions as the region's main cultural institution, drawing both local audiences and visitors who combine a show with a visit to the castle or old town.

When should you visit and how do you book tickets?

The easiest way to book is online through Vivaticket, available around the clock. The theatre's own box office opens on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:00, plus one hour before each performance. Check the current programme before planning a visit, since it changes seasonally and mixes one-off events with concert series. For group bookings or programme questions, contact the theatre by email (granteatre@xativa.es) or phone (+34 96 228 72 92).

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the Gran Teatre de Xàtiva? At Avinguda de Selgas 9, facing Albereda park, in central Xàtiva, province of Valencia.

How many people does the theatre seat? 809 in total: 486 in the stalls, 194 in the amphitheatre, and 129 in the upper boxes.

How do you buy tickets for a show? Online through Vivaticket (24/7) or at the theatre's box office on Tuesdays from 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–19:00, and one hour before the event starts.

What kind of events can you see at the Gran Teatre de Xàtiva? Theatre, concerts, opera, dance, film screenings and conferences — the programme is seasonal and varied.