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Theatre · Guadalajara, Jalisco
Teatro Degollado
Neoclassical theatre from 1866 in downtown Guadalajara, with a sculpted pediment and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium, home to the Jalisco Philharmonic.
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About Teatro Degollado
The Teatro Degollado was inaugurated in 1866 and is named after Governor Santos Degollado. The neoclassical façade has 16 Corinthian columns and a pedimental relief of Apollo with the nine Muses.
The interior features a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with five tiers of red and gold boxes, and the ceiling is painted with a scene from the fourth canto of Dante's Divine Comedy. The acoustics are considered excellent.
It is the home of the Jalisco Philharmonic and hosts opera, dance and folkloric ballet, including performances by the University of Guadalajara ballet.
Behind the theatre, the Fountain of the Founders, with bronze sculptures, marks the city's founding site and is where Plaza Tapatía begins.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half an hour for a visit, or the duration of a performance.
Best time
In the evening for a performance. During the day, check visiting hours.
How to get there
On Plaza de la Liberación, behind the cathedral, in downtown Guadalajara.
Tip
Attend a folkloric ballet performance, when on the bill, to see the theatre interior.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teatro Degollado
Can you visit the Teatro Degollado without attending a performance?
There are usually guided visits at certain times; check ahead.
What is on the ceiling of the Teatro Degollado?
A painting of a scene from the fourth canto of Dante's Divine Comedy.
When was the Teatro Degollado inaugurated?
In 1866.