Over a century of history at the Calderón Theatre
Inaugurated in 1917 as the Odeón Theatre, it was designed by architect Eduardo Sánchez Eznarriaga, inspired by Italian theatres. Built on the site of the former Trinitarian convent, today, the Calderón is a cultural reference that fuses history and modernity in the heart of Madrid.
A theatre full of history
This emblematic theatre has seen everything from the most celebrated zarzuelas to the most innovative musicals, becoming a reference in the Spanish theatre scene. But its history is much more than a succession of shows... it is a fundamental part of Madrid's cultural epicenter.
The Calderón Theatre has been a fundamental part of Madrid's cultural epicenter since its beginnings. It has survived wars, turn of centuries, and even architectural renovations, and has known how to reinvent itself without losing its essence. The secret? Keeping its spirit alive while opening up to new generations of spectators.
A theatre full of history
This emblematic theatre has seen everything from the most celebrated zarzuelas to the most innovative musicals, becoming a reference in the Spanish theatre scene. But its history is much more than a succession of shows... it is a fundamental part of Madrid's cultural epicenter.
The Calderón Theatre has been a fundamental part of Madrid's cultural epicenter since its beginnings. It has survived wars, turn of centuries, and even architectural renovations, and has known how to reinvent itself without losing its essence. The secret? Keeping its spirit alive while opening up to new generations of spectators.
