Located in the Ramblas, one of Barcelona's cultural and social hubs, Poliorama Theater is one of the city's oldest venues and is a testament and homage to Catalan culture. It opened in 1899 as a cinema inside the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona building and was later inaugurated as a theater in 1906.
705 Seats
Wheelchair Accessible
Washrooms
The structure is 125 years old while the theater is 118 years old.
The venue opened in 1899 as a cinema.
Rambla dels Estudis, 115, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain.
The wheelchair-accessible bus routes in Barcelona are the best way to reach most destinations.
The venue is managed by Tres por 3, a coalition of Dagoll Dagom, Tricicle, and Anexa.
The venue has a capacity of about 705.
Yes, patrons of all ages are welcome but the flamenco shows are suited for audiences aged 6 and up.
The theater is on the ground floor and has accessible entry. The rest of the venue isn't accessible in all areas.
The venue began as a cinema, showing films like Joan of Arc (1900). It later operated as a Comedy Club. As a theater, it stages plays, musicals, and flamenco shows.
The Gran Gala Flamenco Show has played for nearly two decades at various venues across Barcelona.
The show is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The seats closer to the front in the middle are best when watching a flamenco show.
Patrons may come dressed comfortably, though smart casuals are preferred.
Prices vary based on shows, dates, seasons, and more. Tickets to the Poliorama Gran Gala Show start at €42.
The venue does not serve food or drinks. Patrons are allowed to bring bottled water with them, but no outside food.
Some of the best places nearby offer a range of items from local cuisine. These include Racó Bonsuccés and Casa de Vivi. For an actual bite of history, try the 1870 cafè Granja M. Viader. L'Ovella Negra Ramblas is perfect for a relaxed night out on the town, while Hard Rock Cafè is a good choice if you're already sampled the authentic taste of Barcelona and are in the mood for something different.
There are an array of historical and cultural sights in the vicinity. For a bit of both, try Plaça de George Orwell, named for the novelist, or Plaça del Pi, a square run by local artisans. If you're a history buff, try the Barcelona History Museum, and for artists, there's the Mosaic of Joan Miró. For something more off-the-cuff, Barcelona's Erotic Museum is just around the corner. Some places are more inconspicuous, such as the tiny wooden turntable inlet at Barcelona's Baby Drop-off that once led to the House of Mercy that accepted everything from charitable donations to infants.