Solis Theater

We didn't see a performance here and the timing of the tours didn't work for our schedule, but we were allowed inside to see the lobby, an upstairs room and an art exhibit in the basement. It was a nice spot to quickly drop in on and see, but of course it would have been nicer to have been able to take the real tour.

Juan y Emiliano were amazing! They were friendly, helpful, and made the experience so much fun. Highly recommend a visit to this incredible historic theater!

🏛️🏛️🏛️ It’s one of the grand historical buildings in Montevideo’s Plaza Independencia. A Neoclassical architecture built in 1856, it is Uruguay’s and Montevideo’s premier venue for the performing arts. Named after the first European explorer of Uruguay, the theatre draws inspiration from Milan’s La Scala.

Even without stepping inside, the theater’s exterior is an architectural masterpiece that demands a stop just to admire the detail. It has such a rich, presence-filled history that you can feel the story behind it just by looking at the facade. In my view, it’s the perfect backdrop for a quick photo before continuing your walk.

In 1998, the government of Montevideo started a major reconstruction of the theatre, which included two columns designed by Philippe Starck. The reconstruction was completed in 2004 with the re-opening taking place in August of that year.[3] Acoustic studies of the rehabilitation project was entrusted to Jerome Falala of the French studio Avel Acoustique.

We grabbed last minute tickets for a great concert at this beautiful theatre in Montevideo. We were just passing through the city, but felt very privileged to play a small part in its culture!

It’s a oldest theater in South America. They have guide tour by Spanish, Portuguese,and English. As of May, 2023, it starts from 16:00, and duration is around 1 hour. You can buy the ticket without booking. In our case, only 5 people joined English tour. But the guide explained theater history and characters with fluent English. If you go Montevideo, Solis theater is one of the best option.

Solís Theatre is Uruguay's most important and renowned theater. It opened in 1856. The building was designed by the Italian architect Carlo Zucchi. It is located in Montevideo's Old Town, right next to the Plaza Independencia. In 1998, the government of Montevideo started a major reconstruction of the theatre, which included two columns designed by Philippe Starck. The reconstruction was completed in 2004 with the re-opening taking place in August of that year.[3] Acoustic studies of the rehabilitation project was entrusted to Jerome Falala of the French studio Avel Acoustique. The theatre is located in the Old City neighborhood, with the main entrance on the corner of Buenos Aires Street and Bartolomé Mitre. The Solís Theater is a patrimonial cultural center referring to the performing arts in Uruguay, founded on August 25, 1856. It is a public service committed to the artistic, cultural, urban and touristic development of Montevideo. Its main tool is the artistic fact, seeking to generate a classic and innovative repertoire at the same time, which aims at diverse audiences. With a program that gives an account of the relationship with history, showing the ability to integrate the local with the global; promotes new talents in dance, music and theater. The National Comedy, Philharmonic Orchestra of Montevideo and the Montevideo Symphonic Band are its stable cast. As allies that build part of the best history of this theater, we find the Montevideo Symphonic Band, Montevideo Dance Cycle, JazzTour, among others