Teobaldo Power Auditorium in La Orotava to Undergo Major Renovations for Three Years
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 12 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The La Orotava Town Hall has announced this Tuesday that it will shut down the Teobaldo Power Auditorium over the upcoming three years to carry out a comprehensive renovation of the venue, advancing the intended date to the beginning of 2025 to expedite the project’s completion.
This refurbishment will receive nearly full funding from the Tenerife Cabildo, as it is included in the Cultural Infrastructure Plan, and will boost the capacity to accommodate 1,000 attendees.
The mayor, Francisco Linares, elaborated that to facilitate municipal cultural and festival activities, “there is an ongoing negotiation process with the Liceo de Taoro Cultural Society,” an organisation with which it is anticipated to establish a financial agreement to utilise its private facilities.
Once the Teobaldo Power reopens following the completion of the renovations, expected between late 2027 and early 2028, La Orotava will possess a contemporary auditorium that aligns with all current regulations and features modern technical equipment.
Consequently, it will be an entirely accessible venue, both in its seating areas and amphitheatre, and due to its capability to accommodate visitors along with excellent acoustic quality, among other attributes, “it will serve as a cultural landmark in Tenerife and the Canary Islands,” as noted by the town council.
Upon the auditorium’s reopening, the aim of the Cabildo and Town Hall is to reintroduce concerts by the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra and segments of the programming for the Canary Islands Music Festival.
Additionally, there will be a transformation of the auditorium’s exterior, and the adjacent street, ‘Cantos Canarios’, will be transformed into a small square to serve as a welcoming and gathering space for attendees of scheduled events.
Situated in the heart of La Orotava, the auditorium was constructed on the site of the historic ‘Casa Currás’ from the 18th century.
Initially intended for cinema and residential purposes, it was based on a design by architect Félix Sáenz Marrero and completed in 1957. After the La Orotava Town Hall acquired the building in 1989, several enhancements were made to improve accessibility and adapt it for use as an auditorium.
