The city's own theatre in Chiado opened on 22 May 1894 as the Teatro Dona Amélia, designed by the French architect Louis Reynaud. After 1910 it became the Teatro da República, was rebuilt after a fire in 1914 and in 1930 became Portugal's first sound cinema; today it is one of the busiest stages in Lisbon.
- Address
- Rua António Maria Cardoso 38, 1200-027 Lisboa
- Hours
- Box office daily 15:00-19:00 (to curtain time on show days); guided visits on set Saturdays at 15:00 (teatrosaoluiz.pt)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
- Price
- Backstage guided visit EUR 2, max. 20 people (teatrosaoluiz.pt, 2026-27 season); play tickets e.g. EUR 12 (Time Out 2026)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The EUR 2 backstage visit runs about once a month on a Saturday at 15:00 (e.g. 10 October, 14 November, 12 December 2026); tickets go on sale a month before.
- Book visits on 213 257 651 or [email protected]; the box office is closed in August.
- The São Luiz card (EUR 10 a year, from age 26) gives 50% off marked shows.