Colon Theatre

The Colon theatre is one of the buildings the city is most proud of. Not only is it vast and beautiful, but it represents their love for culture and part of their history.

There are a vast variety of shows and the price range goes from $2 (pesos) to $100. You can tour the theater, including the underground containing rehearsal halls, tailor and carpentry shops, from 10am to 6pm on weekdays.

It has hosted, and still hosts, the most famous artists of the national and international opera and ballet. Caruso, Gigli, María Callas, Victoria de los Angeles, Krauss, Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti were among the renowned singers. It received dancers such as Alicia Alonso, Margot Fonteyn, Paloma Herrera, Nijinski, Nureiev, Barishnikov and Julio Bocca. Orchestra directors as Stravinsky, Toscanini, Von Karajan and Zubin Metha have also presented in the theater. Among the endless number of shows offered, music has a special place. Those who love classical music can choose from a wide offer of concerts performed in different theaters, such as Colón and the Coliseo. Both the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Symphonic Orchestra offer free concerts.