Opened on April 4, 1847, the Gran Teatre del Liceu is one of the most storied buildings in Barcelona. Located in the middle of Las Ramblas, the theatre was funded by private donors, a sharp contrast to other opera houses in Europe which relied on funding from the monarchy. Reflective of this is the lack of a royal box in the theatre. Host to a diverse array of opera, orchestra and ballet performances throughout the years, this opera house has an even richer history.  

The first of two major fires that struck the opera house occurred in 1861, destroying the stage and hall. Repairs were finished one year later, only to again be needed when an anarchist attacked in 1893, again damaging the building. During the 1930s, there was a brief nationalization of the opera house during the economic crises. Finally, the second major fire occurred in 1994 that eventually led to its rebuilding with more modern equipment, yet still fashioned to stay in keeping with the original designs.

As one of the largest opera houses in Europe with 2,292 seats, the time in October when opera season begins is one of the most anticipated times of the year. Opera enthusiasts can look forward this year to performances of works by Verdi, Wagner and Tchaikovsky.

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