A place of art, festivity and entertainment, Spain boasts many internationally renowned venues where major cultural events take place regularly, such as concert halls, theatres and opera houses. Its largest and most notable theatres include the Coliseum, Teatre Grec and Teatre Liure in Barcelona, the latter being considered particularly prestigious, the Gran Teatro Falla in Cadiz and the Lope de Vega Theatre in Seville.

Spain is one of the countries with an expansive theatrical tradition, which can be dated all the way back to Roman times.

Opera is also well represented, events unfolding in impressive venues such as the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, located in Valencia, matching the pompous architecture and atmosphere of this refined art form.

Other highly valued opera houses are the Royal Theatre in Madrid, where events of a notable magnitude are regularly held, the Arriaga Theatre in Bilbao, which has survived its share of adversities, and the Garcia Barbon Theatre, located in Galicia in the city of Vigo, which has been functioning for over a century.

For those who love symphonic music, regardless of the generation they identify with, attending concerts in locations such as the Monumental Theatre in Madrid or the auditorium at the Kursaal Convention Centre in Donostia – San Sebastian or the is always an electrifying experience.

But one the largest and most eventful settings is definitely the National Auditorium of Music in the heart of Madrid, which encompasses three halls, a symphonic, chamber and general choir hall.

Contemporary music events are also a significant attraction and are habitually held in numerous indoor arenas across Spain, which are also used for major sporting events. Spain has become a conspicuous backdrop for musical events of international interest, perfectly complementing other facets of tourism.

Moreover, Spain has been intensely developing and diversifying its musical genera, which captivates music lovers with a curiosity for a blending of consecrated genres and local flavour.