Gran Teatro Falla
A red-brick neo-Mudéjar theatre that hosts the official Carnival chorus competition every winter. It is the core stage of Cádiz’s Carnival.
Built between 1884 and 1905, the theatre is decorated with red brick and horseshoe-arched windows. It was later named after the composer Manuel de Falla. Every January and February, the official Carnival chorus competition (COAC) is held here. Groups of every kind, including chirigotas and comparsas, compete on stage with satirical lyrics about current affairs and elaborate costumes. The final runs through the night and is broadcast nationwide. The street Carnival week follows in February, when the whole city fills with costumed parades and street singing. Outside Carnival, the theatre hosts opera, drama and flamenco performances. The interior is generally only open to visitors during performances.
Opening hours
Open during performances
Nearby sights
- Parque Genovés
- Oratory of San Felipe Neri
- Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz
- Barrio de La Viña
- Torre Tavira
- Gadir Archaeological Site
- Mercado Central de Abastos
- Castle of Santa Catalina