Teatro María Luisa
The official documentation highlights seven productions at this venue, together with an international proposal and an inclusive theatre proposal with the participation of ONCE.
Featured event
The major festival of Mérida’s cultural summer
The 72nd edition of the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival takes place from 3 July to 30 August 2026, with the Roman Theatre as the great symbolic stage of the programme.
The official introduction highlights nine world premieres at the Roman Theatre, seven productions at Teatro María Luisa, extensions in other venues and a broad parallel programme of courses, lectures, exhibitions, family activities and complementary stage proposals.
3 July - 30 August 202672nd editionRoman TheatreTeatro María Luisa
Main programme
Performances at Mérida’s Roman Theatre
The main programme opens with Spartacus and runs through July and August with titles such as Electra Jonda, Timón de Atenas, Bacanal, La comedia de la olla, Cómicos de Roma, Fedra, en los infiernos, El viaje de Edipo and Las 9 musas.
3-5 July · 22:45Spartacus, by the Düsseldorf Ballet Theater, with Miguel Ángel Muñoz as narrator.
8-12 July · 22:45Electra Jonda, with Carolina Lapausa, Juan Gea and direction by Manuel Canseco.
15-19 July · 22:45Timón de Atenas, with Pepe Viyuela, script by Hernán Gené and direction by Hernán Gené.
22-26 July · 22:45Bacanal, with Carlos Hipólito, Juana Acosta, Toni Acosta and Chevi Muraday.
29 July - 2 August · 22:45La comedia de la olla, by Plauto, with Carlos Sobera and Ángel Pardo.
5-9 August · 22:45Cómicos de Roma, with Fernando Tejero and direction by José Pascual.
12-16 August · 22:45Fedra, en los infiernos, with Lydia Bosch, Julio Peña and Alejandro Albarracín.
19-23 August · 22:45El viaje de Edipo, with text by Emilio del Valle and Isidro Timón.
26-30 August · 22:45Las 9 musas, with Angy Fernández, Carmen Conesa and Nerea Rodríguez.
Beyond the main stage
Teatro María Luisa and parallel activities
The Festival broadens its reach through other venues and a complementary programme that reinforces the cultural experience in the city.
Exhibitions and meetings
The catalogue includes lectures, meetings, exhibitions, courses and workshops that enrich the programme beyond the evening performances.
International reach
The 2026 edition reinforces its international dimension with presentations in Lisbon and, for the first time, in Lima, as well as other venues linked to the festival.
Accessibility
The organisation announces accessible performances, subtitles, audio description, induction loop and headphones at the main venues.
Plan your stay
Tips for enjoying the Mérida Festival
During July and August it is advisable to book both tickets and accommodation in the historic centre well in advance.
- Festival dates: from 3 July to 30 August 2026
- Main performances at the Roman Theatre begin at 22:45
- The city adds cultural atmosphere, exhibitions and parallel activities
- The hotel’s location makes it easy to move around the centre on foot
Nova Roma Hotel
Central accommodation for experiencing the Festival
Nova Roma Hotel is a practical option for travellers looking for central accommodation during the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival, with 24-hour reception, buffet breakfast and easy walking access to the monumental heart of the city.