1. The Auditorio de Tenerife is a modern landmark building located on the waterfront in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital city of Tenerife, a Spanish island in the Canary Islands archipelago. Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2003, the Auditorio is a stunning example of contemporary architecture, with a white concrete structure resembling a giant sea creature or a wave, topped by a dramatic roof made of steel and covered with Teflon. The building houses two main concert halls, the Sala Sinfónica (Symphonic Hall) with 1,616 seats and the Sala de Cámara (Chamber Hall) with 422 seats, as well as a multipurpose hall, rehearsal rooms, recording studios, exhibition spaces, restaurants, and a terrace with panoramic views of the city and the sea. The Auditorio hosts a wide range of cultural events, including classical and contemporary music concerts, opera, theater, dance, film screenings, and conferences, and has become a symbol of Tenerife and a popular tourist attraction.
2. The Auditorio de Tenerife is open every day from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm, and until 9:30 pm on concert days. The phone number is +34 902 317 327.
3. Ticket prices and availability depend on the event, but can be purchased online at the Auditorio’s website or at the box office. The Auditorio is easily accessible by public transportation, with several bus and tram lines stopping nearby, as well as by car, with a parking lot available underneath the building.
