Planning a trip
Hearing music in Argentina
With one room standing for the whole country, the Teatro Colón rewards some planning. The auditorium holds 2,478 people and the reverb measures 1.7 seconds with a full house. Touring opera and ballet companies across Latin America are said to schedule around the theatre's own diary, which is why the atlas treats it as the anchor concert hall of South America.
Opera season runs from April to November, with weekly performances, so those are the months to book a seat. Avoid the December summer break. The box office opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. The theatre is closed on Mondays for maintenance. If you cannot catch a performance, backstage technical tours are listed at 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 daily, at AR$ 6,000, and on the 11am slot visitors can step onto the stage and clap a single time.
Getting there is simple. Ride Subte Line D to Tribunales and come out on Libertad. The theatre is a single block along, where Cerrito meets Tucumán. On foot from Plaza de Mayo, allow fifteen minutes heading north. The theatre is listed as open.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the best time to see opera at the Teatro Colón?
The opera season runs from April to November, with weekly performances, so that is the window to aim for. The theatre has a summer break in December, which is best avoided. Performances are most evenings during the season, and the box office is closed on Mondays.
How do you get to the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires?
Ride Subte Line D to Tribunales and leave by the Libertad exit. The theatre is one block along, where Cerrito meets Tucumán. It is also a fifteen-minute walk north of Plaza de Mayo, if you are starting there.
Can you visit the Teatro Colón without buying a performance ticket?
Yes. Backstage technical tours are listed daily at 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 and cost AR$ 6,000. On the 11am tour you can step onto the stage and clap once to hear the reverb. The theatre is closed on Mondays.