Live Performance entertainment in South America
-
A
Teatro Municipal
This exquisite neoclassical building is the most prestigious performing-arts venue in the city. It’s home to the Ballet de Santiago and also hosts world-class opera, tango and classical music performances.
reviewed
-
B
La Peña del Colorado
This lively spot – which many porteños swear is the best peña (folk music venue) in the city – puts on live folklórica shows. After the musical set, the performers pass around guitars and country-style instruments so the happy-go-lucky crowd can get in on the singing and strumming action. Diners can order a set menu ($50) or from the a la carte menu.
reviewed
-
C
Ateneo de Caracas
Next to the Complejo Cultural Teresa Carreño, this cultural center is home to the Grupo Rajatabla, the country's best-known theater company, as well as a concert hall, cinema (outside-the-mainstream alternative), bookshop and several lively bars.
Another good source for play info is the 'Eventos' page of www.caracasvirtual.com (in Spanish).
reviewed
-
El Rincón Salteño
Traditional peñas (folk-music programs) are scarce in modern Santa Cruz, but this is an excellent choice. Positioned on the second anillo, there’s a great variety of musical styles, from Argentine guitarists to Cuban village drummers, local singers and dancers in costume.
reviewed
-
D
Teatro Municipal Alberto Saavedra Pérez
The Teatro Municipal Alberto Saavedra Pérez has an ambitious program of folklore shows, folk-music concerts and foreign theatrical presentations. It’s a great old restored building with a round auditorium, elaborate balconies and a vast ceiling mural.
reviewed
-
E
Peña Huari
The city's best-known peña is aimed at tourists and Bolivian business people. The attached restaurant specializes in Bolivian cuisine, including llama steak, Lake Titicaca trout, charque kan (jerky) and salads. The show starts at 20:00.
reviewed
-
F
Cineclub Municipal Hugo del Carril
For a great night (or day) at the movies, pop into this municipal film house, which screens everything from art flicks to Latin American award winners and local films. Stop by for a program. There’s also live music and theatrical performances here.
reviewed
-
G
Aula Magna
Check the program of this university theatre which hosts performances by the symphony orchestra, usually on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Tickets can be bought from the auditorium's box office directly before the concerts.
reviewed
-
H
La Vieja Estación
The best established of the Balcarce peñas, with a stage, wooden tables and three live shows per night. Tasty empanadas and locro (a stew of maize, beans, beef, pork and sausage), and a wide range of other choices.
reviewed
-
I
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy better known as 'El Lobo' (the Wolf) is one of few provincial teams to regularly feature in the top division of Argentine football. Their stadium (General Savio s/n) is on the southern approaches to town.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
J
Teatro Universidad de Chile
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Chile and Ballet Nacional de Chile are two high-profile companies based at this excellent theater. There is a fall season of ballet, choral, orchestral and chamber music, as well as the occasional rock gig.
reviewed
-
K
Canecão
Near the Rio Sul Shopping, Canecão holds big-venue music concerts – rock, MPB, hip-hop – throughout the year. Tickets are available at Ticketronics outlets or at the Canecão box office (cash only).
reviewed
-
L
La Piedra Feliz
Jazz, blues, tango, son, salsa, rock, drinking, dining, cinema: is there anything this massive house along the waterfront doesn’t do? You can even rent a room by the hour if you can’t wait to get your date home…
reviewed
-
M
Democráticus
This spacious 19th-century dance hall has an enormous dance floor and a long stage, covered with musicians. For an authentic slice of Rio’s old-fashioned love of samba, Democráticus is hard to beat.
reviewed
-
Anfiteatro del Pinar
There are musical performances in January, February and Semana Santa. Gesell’s Encuentros Corales, an annual gathering of the country’s best choirs, takes place annually in this lovely amphitheater.
reviewed
-
N
Teatro Oriente
International indie artists like Benjamin Biolay and Jane Birkin have played this Providencia venue, which also hosts visiting Latin American folk musicians and choice classical performances.
reviewed
-
O
La Casa del Corregidor
Housed in a beautiful colonial building, this upmarket peña (folk music) is called Rincon Colonial de La Paz, and offers a regular, but enjoyable peña experience.
reviewed
-
P
Estadio Nacional
Fútbol is the national obsession, and Peru’s Estadio Nacional, off cuadras 7 to 9 of Paseo de la República, is the venue for the most important matches and other events.
reviewed
-
Q
Gran Circo Teatro
Based on a dilapidated stretch of concrete, Gran Circo Teatro - the troupe behind La Negra Ester, one of Chile's most famous plays - offers some interesting avant-garde theater.
reviewed
-
R
Casa de Cultura
This cultural center near the plaza has regular live events. It runs the whole gamut here: you’re as likely to catch a Houdini-style magician as a classical ballet performance.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
S
Centro Cultural los Masis
The Centro Cultural los Masis hosts concerts and other cultural events. It also has a small museum of local musical instruments and offers Quechua classes.
reviewed
-
T
Centro Cultural Municipal
Chillán has a fine classical music pedigree – internationally renowned pianist Claudio Arrau came from here. Concerts, ballets and plays keep the tradition alive.
reviewed
-
Centro Cultural
Zapala’s Centro Cultural, in front of the plaza, hosts concerts and shows work by local artists and recently released Hollywood blockbusters.
reviewed
-
U
Humanizarte
This excellent theater and dance group presents Andean dance performances. You can either call or check the website for other performances.
reviewed
-
Cockfight
There’s a weekly cockfight, which one local argues is not about the aggressive gamecocks but the passionate audience.
reviewed
