Teatro Auditorio Municipal de Alcázar de San Juan

Teatro Auditorio Municipal de Alcázar de San Juan is the main cultural venue of Alcázar de San Juan, a town in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Opened in May 1999, the building has served for more than two decades as the town's principal stage for theatre, music and public events.

When was the theatre built?

The venue was built by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha (Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha), which handed it over to the Alcázar de San Juan town council for day-to-day management once construction was finished. It opened its doors in May 1999 under its original name, Teatro Auditorio de Alcázar de San Juan.

How many seats does it have?

The auditorium holds 850 seats, making it one of the larger stages in the region. That capacity allows the venue to host everything from small theatre productions to bigger concerts, conferences and congresses.

What role does it play in the town today?

Since its inauguration, the theatre has been the cultural reference point of Alcázar de San Juan. Its programme covers theatre performances, live music, congresses and other special events organised by the town and local cultural institutions, making it a fixture of the town's cultural life.

Why was the theatre renamed?

In September 2021 the town council voted to rename the venue Teatro Emilio Gavira, honouring the actor Emilio Gavira, who was adopted by the town and lived there. Because the change is relatively recent, the building still appears under both names in different sources: the historic Teatro Auditorio Municipal de Alcázar de San Juan and the current Teatro Emilio Gavira.

Where is the theatre located?

The building stands in Alcázar de San Juan, in the province of Ciudad Real, within the Castilla-La Mancha region of central Spain, making it an easy stop for anyone exploring the town.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can the theatre seat? The main hall has 850 seats.

When did the theatre open? It was inaugurated in May 1999, under the name Teatro Auditorio de Alcázar de San Juan.

Does the theatre have another name? Yes. Since September 2021 it has officially been called Teatro Emilio Gavira, though it was previously known as Teatro Auditorio Municipal de Alcázar de San Juan.

Who runs the venue? It is managed by the Alcázar de San Juan town council, which took over its administration from the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha after construction was completed.

What kind of events take place there? Theatre performances, concerts, congresses and other cultural and civic events held in the town.