Palacio de Bellas Artes

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The Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional and prestigious opera companies perform in Bellas Artes’ ornate theater, while chamber groups appear in the recital halls. The venue is most famous, though, for the Ballet Folklórico de México, a two-hour festive blur of costumes, music and dance from all over Mexico. Tickets are usually available on the day of the show or from Ticketmaster.

Free guided tours of the theater are available in Spanish on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1pm and 1.30pm. Reserve by phone (55-8647-6500).

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