Claudio Santoro National Theater

Claudio Santoro National Theater which includes a city, modern architecture and art
Claudio Santoro National Theater showing modern architecture
Claudio Santoro National Theater featuring interior views and theatre scenes
Claudio Santoro National Theater which includes interior views and theatre scenes
Claudio Santoro National Theater


One of the most recognizable structures in Brasília is a theatre complex with a flamboyant pyramidal design and a roster of exhilarating theatrical productions and concerts.

Reserve your tickets for a play, concert or opera at the Cláudio Santoro National Theatre. Brasília’s chief venue for live performances is a multi-theatre cultural space with an eclectic schedule of shows.

The complex takes its name from a famous Brazilian composer, conductor and violinist and was designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Admire the architecture of the white concrete, iron and glass building. It is shaped like a truncated pyramid, with sloping sides and a flat top. Look closely at some of the façades. They have been decorated with concrete cubes and rectangles.

Before watching a performance, browse the works of art dotted around the complex. They include The Contortionist, a twisted bronze sculpture, and The Bird, another figure in bronze. You can also stroll through the theatre’s grounds and scenic gardens.

Then take your seats in one of the three theatres. The smallest space is the intimate 95-seater Alberto Nepomuceno Theatre and the largest is the Villa-Lobos Theatre with more than 1,300 seats. Its foyer is a beautiful space with large skylights, plants, trees and flowerbeds. This area is also occasionally used for recitals, art shows and concerts. Go up to the foyer's mezzanine level, where there are always exhibitions.

The Cláudio Santoro National Theatre is located near the National Congress in the centre of Brasília and is easy to get to by train or bus. There are several metered parking lots within a couple of minutes walking distance from the theatre.

While you are in the area, visit some of the attractions close to the cultural venue. They include the Monumental Axis, the National Museum and the Three Powers Plaza.

To find out what's going on at the theatre during your stay in the city, visit its official website. Alternatively, call the box office during normal business hours.

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