Teatro Español

Beautiful, elegant and classy. Teatro Español is a must-visit for theatre lovers in Madrid. Located in the heart of the city in Plaza de Santa Ana, it offers a rich program of classic and contemporary plays, often with top-tier Spanish actors and directors. The venue itself is stunning—intimate yet grand, with impeccable acoustics and a beautifully preserved interior. Its blend of tradition and innovation makes it one of Spain’s most respected cultural institutions. Brief History Teatro Español traces its origins back to 1583, when it began as the Corral del Príncipe, one of the first permanent public theatres in Spain. In 1745, it was rebuilt and became known as Teatro del Príncipe, and eventually Teatro Español. Over the centuries, it has premiered works by Spanish literary giants like Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, and García Lorca. Despite fires and political upheavals, it has remained a cornerstone of Spanish theatre for over 400 years, continuously evolving while honoring its dramatic heritage.

Loved it! Great staff, went for lunch, brought friends back for dinner! Lots of food, really good!

Charming old theatre with character. The upper levels are a fair distance from the stage and not for those who suffer from vertigo. You can hear pretty well even from there, though.

Classic theater. You can see well from most seats.

Teatro Espeñol is a gorgeous, iconic theatre in old Centro of Msdrid. It majestically dominates the active Plaza Santa Ana. The theatre has many great performances in it, which are worth attending for no other reason than to see the theatre itself.

Beautiful theater, We enjoyed the production of Luces de bohemia.

Interesting building, cozy café topped by an excellent theatrical production of A Streetcar Named Desire

Very emotional! Atmospheric show, dances and musicians are professional.

La chica recepcionista es extremadamente ruda para esa posición en la que representa a ese gran teatro. Deberían de reemplazarla pero de inmediato! El día es Marte, fecha 22 Febrero a las 3:00pm o 15:00 hora.