Teatro Principal

Valencia's oldest theatre was opened 1832 and has a Rococo interior. It is the venue for a varied program of plays and musicals (in Spanish), modern dance, ballet, and concerts.

Address: Carrer de les Barques, 15
Hours: Box office: Tue-Fri 11:00-13:00 17:00-20:00, Sat and holidays 17:00-20:00
Website: teatres.gva.es (opens in a new tab)

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