Alfredo Kraus Auditorium – Congress Palace

Located at one end of Las Canteras Beach, the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and Congress Palace of the Canary Islands is an icon of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In this building, beauty and functionality come together to offer, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a space for the performing arts and for hosting congresses and all kinds of events.

The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, home to the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, features a comprehensive programme bringing together local, national and international artists. Among its 25 rooms, the Symphonic Hall stands out, with a large window offering sea views while enjoying the performance.

Designed as a “fortress that protects and a lighthouse that guides”, the building is the work of the Catalan architect Óscar Tusquets. The sculptural intervention, created by the Gran Canarian artist and architect Juan Bordes, recreates the marine fauna of Las Canteras Beach, present both inside the building and on each of its façades.

The Auditorium bears the name of Alfredo Kraus in recognition of the Gran Canarian tenor’s contribution to the world of music. A large bronze sculpture by the architect Víctor Ochoa, located next to the Auditorium, also pays tribute to Kraus.

Services:
Event venue hire.

Box office hours:
Monday to Friday: 16:00–21:00.
On performance days, the box office opens two hours before the show.