Concert halls and theatres · Baixa & Chiado
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
National opera theatre on Rua Serpa Pinto, closed to the public for rehabilitation works.
Temporarily closed: see it from outside and check for reopening
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos is an opera theatre at Rua Serpa Pinto, no. 9. It has been closed to the public since July 2024 for rehabilitation and refurbishment works. See the official website for ticket-office and activity information.
It is in the Baixa & Chiado neighbourhood. If you have time, São Luiz Teatro Municipal is 3 minutes on foot. On a rainy day, swap for Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea - Museu do Chiado, the closest indoor option. It pairs well with the Cacilhas and Cristo Rei, across the Tagus trip. The nearest metro station is Baixa / Chiado, about 250 m away; see how to use the metro.
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On the agenda nearby
- Joaquín SorollaFri 13 Nov · Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado
- Ways of GrowingFri 13 Nov · Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
- FestaFri 13 Nov · Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
- Sam BaronFri 13 Nov · Hotel Bairro Alto
Source: Agenda Cultural de Lisboa (CC BY). Events