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Auditorio de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Opening hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Seafront arts complex & auditorium housed in a landmark building with futuristic, curving design.via Google

Santiago Calatrava's cobra-hood concert hall on the Santa Cruz waterfront, the building most people picture when they picture the island's capital.

Good to know
Viewable free from outside; concert tickets needed to see the interior in use

Reviews from Google

Alina Maria Lupu4 months agovia Google
A stunning masterpiece—highly recommend a guided tour! The architecture of this building is absolutely spectacular. However, to truly understand the scale, history, and full grandeur of this construction, I highly recommend taking a guided tour. Additionally, the ideal way to experience it is by booking tickets to an actual show. Seeing a performance inside adds immense value to the whole experience and lets you fully appreciate the building's incredible design and acoustics. An absolute must-visit in Santa Cruz!
JohnnyMcG7 months agovia Google
Beautiful futuristic architecture. Great location to spend the day and walk around. The Auditorio de Tenerife "Adán Martín" is an iconic architectural landmark and performing arts venue located on the seafront of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the building is celebrated for its futuristic, curving white concrete structures, most notably the massive "wing" or "arc" that defies gravity above the main hall.
Gloria Campbell6 months agovia Google
Impressive auditorium. It made me think of Sydney Opera House in terms of architecture. Was the architect inspired by the SOH? I don’t know. It is a beautiful building!
Joanna Ch7 months agovia Google
The Auditorio de Tenerife is one of the most famous landmarks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife—often compared to the Sydney Opera House. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it’s a masterpiece of modern architecture with its dramatic white “wave” structure . One of the most photogenic spots in Tenerife Unique, futuristic design—perfect for editorial-style photos.
Charlotte Day10 months agovia Google
Great seafront location, the building looks amazing, especially at sunset. Seating, staff, facilities very good. Easy to park in underground carpark of the opera house itself, also offers prepaid parking on arrival to avoid having to queue after the concert. Cafe with seating overlooking the water, snacks/ drinks very reasonably priced.
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