5 Best Performing Arts Venues in Oaxaca, Mexico

Casa de Cantera

Centro Historico

Every evening the rather drab Casa de Cantera transforms itself into the colorful Casa de Guelaguetza. It's a mesmerizing show, with lots of music and traditional dancing. Things get started nightly at 8:30 pm.

Centro Cultural Ricardo Flores Magón

Centro Historico

Centro Cultural Ricardo Flores Magón hosts performances of music and dance.

Calle Macedonio Alcalá 302, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, 68000, Mexico
951-132–4169

Hotel Monte Albán

Centro Historico

The Monte Albán has nightly dance shows beginning at 8:30 pm.

Alameda de León 1, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, 68000, Mexico
951-516–2330

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Oaxaca Cine

Centro Historico

This organization offers a series of film screenings throughout the year in the majestic Teatro Macedonio Alcala (which is an experience in itself). The films, mostly independently made, cover a wide range of topics relating to Oaxaca, Mexico, and the wider world. Aimed at Spanish-speaking audiences, many of the films in Spanish are not subtitled into English. However, the experience of watching a well-made, intellectually stimulating film in the atmospheric environs of the theater, and the reasonable entry fee, more than compensates for any lack of English.

Avenida de la Independencia 900, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, 68000, Mexico
951-516–8344
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Teatro de Macedonio Alcalá

Centro Historico

The French-style, 19th-century Teatro de Macedonio Alcalá, one of the city's most beautiful buildings, hosts concerts. There are no tours, so you'll need to buy a ticket to a show to see the sumptuous interior. Show times and information are posted at the entrance. There are operas, world dance, and art-house film screenings.

Av. Independencia at Calle 5 de Mayo, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, 68000, Mexico
951-516–8292