The National Theatre of Catalonia, locally known as the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya was established by the cultural department of the Government of Spain in Barcelona. The construction period of this theatre lasted from 1991 to 1996, having started on the 8th of November in 1991. The mastermind behind the designing of this spectacular theatre is Ricardo Bofill. He is known for his port modern style of architecture.

The creation of the theatre contributed a great deal to the cultural promotion in the city. The theatre provides the perfect setting and arrangement for all kinds of cultural exhibitions and events that are often held here.
The huge auditorium plays host to guests that pour in from the whole city and beyond to enjoy these shows. The total area occupied by the theatre is 20,000 square meters and this area comprises three main divisions; a stage house, the auditorium and a small hall. The theatre attracts the city’s intellectuals not only for the events that take place here, but because the theatre also includes a book store, shops, a cafe as well as a large restaurant and many other features. For all these reasons and more, the National Theatre is truly an asset for Barcelona.

Located in Barcelona, the Tivoli theatre attracts a great number of locals and visitors all year round. Inaugurated in 1915, the theatre is situated near the Placa Catalunya and the most impressive fact about this structure is that it still remains in its original form despite the many renovations that it had to undergo over the years.

The theatre has the capacity to seat 1643 people and the décor is spectacularly done, primarily in red and gold colours. It is actually the choice of colors that gives this particular theatre a rather regal effect and a grand ambiance. The theatre features different shows including Bollywood production as well as box office releases. This truly makes the Tivoli Theatre entertainment for all age groups and types of people.

Other shows include Belgian mime, circus as well as documentaries and therefore this means that the Tivoli plays host to a great variety of shows that makes it truly unique. The structure has been constructed over 42,000 square meters of land. The building was designed by Rafael Moneo and is well equipped for all kinds of arrangements. All shows scheduled before 9 pm daily are suitable for all ages and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The Poliorama Theatre is counted amongst the first theatres in Barcelona. The theatre is situated in the premises of the Science and Arts Academy, at Las Ramblas. The theatre is near the "Font de Canaletes". At different points in time, the management switched from public to private. One can always find a play being performed here, and it is an ideal spot for families because majority of the plays are either comedies or musicals in order to ensure entertainment for everyone. Many theatrical companies are associated with it and help putting up excellent shows for the audience.
The theatre has a capacity for seating 654 people. One can also find Catalan music concerts taking place at this theatre, as well as flamenco, opera etc. The management comprises an association of various companies for example Anexa, Dagoll Dagom, Tricicle etc.
Being one of the oldest theatres in the city, the Poliorama Theater has truly lived up to its legacy for always providing high quality entertainment to its audience. The Poliorama Theatre promises an unforgettable day for locals and tourists alike.
For details regarding shows, plays and concerts, the theatre management can be contacted at the number: 933177599.

The Romeo is a classical theater run by Calixto Bieito. Its spacious auditorium accommodates 578 people. The theater stages all kinds of performances including shows for kids, thus making it suitable for a entire family to attend.

The Gran Teatre del Liceu, or simply Liceu in Catalan and Liceo in Spanish, is an opera house on La Rambla in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Liceu opened on April 4, 1847. The building was severely damaged by fire in April 9, 1861, but it was quickly rebuilt by the architect Josep Oriol Mestres. From the old building, only the façade, the entrance hall and the foyer (Mirrors Hall) remained. The venue has the same traditional horseshoe-shaped auditorium as before, but with greatly improved technical, rehearsal, office and educational facilities, a new rehearsal hall, a new chamber opera and small performances hall, and much more public space. The venue is claimed to be one of the most modern theatre facilities in Europe. Many of the seats now include individual monitors for the electronic libretto system.

Inaugurated in 1996, the Tantarantana Theatre is a rather small theatre in Barcelona, with a seating capacity of one hundred and fifty people. It is located in the El Raval area and can be reached by bus and metro. Initially the theatre was even smaller and could only accommodate seventy five people.
The Tantarantana Theatre now consists of more seats as well as a larger stage. The theatre basically displays experimental plays and contemporary works. The plays performed here are well appreciated and usually sold out. Other attractions include entertainment for children in the form of puppet shows and pantomimes. These shows are usually scheduled for early evenings in order to accommodate children and their parents. Tickets can be booked in advance, and one may be able to purchase them by contacting the theatre.
The Tantarantana Theatre is an interesting place to check out if one has an inclination towards contemporary and alternative theatre productions. It may not have been built at a large scale like certain other theatres in the city, but all the plays that are performed here exceed expectations and promise an enjoyable time. One can reach the theatre via local bus lines 24 and 91. The metro L1 and L2 also offer transport to this destination.

Barcelona, the famous Catalan city of Spain is known for being rich in history and architectural wonders. A classic example of one such wonder is the Mercat de les Flors, a historical municipal theatre that has been in business since the year 1983. The encouragement and investments of the councillor and the Mayor of Barcelona from that time till today have led to the establishment of this theatre. The theatre was built in 1929 for the occasion of the International Exhibition, which is a famous feature of Barcelona.
There is a lot of rich history associated to this particular theatre which is also one of the major theatres of Barcelona, it is also for this reason that it attracts a great number of visitors every year. Tourists flock to the theatre and during holidays shows are usually fully booked.
The theatre occupies a building called Noucentista at the Palau de l’Agricultura. The impressive dome of the theatre measures about 12 meters in diameter and is the masterpiece of the famous artist Miquel Barcelo. The theatre and all its activities are open for visitors from Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm, and from 4 pm to 8 pm.

The Lliure Theatre has the honour of being counted among the most prestigious theatres in Barcelona. It was established in 1976 as a venture of several professionals associated with the city’s independent theatre industry. It is situated in the Gracia neighbourhood and rapidly became famous for being one of the very few theatres that presented plays in Catalan. The first play to be presented here was on the theatre’s establishment, and was known as Cami de nit.
The Lliure is not just a theatre, but is also an independent production house. Many of its plays have been exported to various different cities all over America and Europe. The theatre displays plays, dances as well as music. The Lliure Theatre is also famous for being among the founding heads of the Union of Theatres of Europe. The theatre remained at its old location till the year 2001, when it was relocated to the historical Palace of Agriculture on Montjuic. The new building is well equipped with the latest in technology and equipment. It is also much larger than the original theatre and hence, can accommodate more visitors every day. The directors of the theatre include prominent names such as Lluis Pasqual, Lluis Homar, Josep Montanyes and Alex Rigola.

The Grec Theatre was built by the famous architect Ramon Reventos in 1929 for Barcelona’s International Exhibition. Located in the Montjuic Mountain, the theatre is one of Barcelona’s prime attractions today. A centre for European performing arts, the Grec Theatre houses performances such as musical concerts, dance, circus and various festivals that reflect its history and Catalan culture. Initially, the theatre was only used for festival production purposes but today it stands as a multi-purpose centre for all forms of performing arts and entertainment.
The Barcelona City council promotes the theatre, which does not have any public administration involvement apart from this; therefore the theatre’s primary income comes from the sales of tickets, sponsorships as well as public grants. As the name indicates, the Grec Theatre is an open air theatre and its main attraction is the Grec Festival of Barcelona. This festival is of great importance all over Europe as one of the greatest performing arts festivals in the country. Every year a staggering number of tickets are sold for this event which attracts a great number of visitors annually.
The theatre is also associated with various other cultural programs and facilities, theatres, and public areas in the city as part of the Grec programme.