Jose Peon Contreras Theater - 97000 Mérida

The theater Jose Peón Contreras provides for a variety of cultural events including, music, theater, dance. It is a wonderful setting to experience not only local talent, but international artists as well.

Wonderful venue for classical music. Great acoustics.

We had the amazing experience with the beautiful opera Cavalleria Rusticana. amazing performance! We also enjoy to experience the magnificent night life around there.

Beautiful, well kept old building. Comfortable seats, side aisles.

Gorgeous architecture, fantastic acoustics. Can't wait to go back! ?

This theater is not only beautiful, but the acoustics are outstanding. I have been to many theaters and the comfort level of the seating is extraordinary in the orchestra. The balconies provide incredible views, but seating is tight. Overall an exceptional environment to experience an artistic event.

Great seats in the balconies. Wonderful acustics. We have been here several times. Reservations are a good idea as seats sell fast. Get your advanced tickets at the front keyosk. Enjoy.

I walked by this place a couple times a day not knowing what it was. One day, when there was a performance, the doors were open and saw that it was a performance center. I asked one of the ushers for a program and saw there was going to be a matinee concert in a couple of days. I purchased tickets easily on my phone and they were quite inexpensive too. The process was in Spanish but Google Translate to the rescue! I was excited and looked forward to the program. The guest conductor was the apparently renowned Jose Luis Castillo and the program included Georges Bizet (Sinfonia no. 1)and another composer that I had never heard of before but was quickly a fan of - the French composer Gabriel Faure (Pavana Op. 50 & Suite Pelleas & Melisande, Op. 80) The hall was a bit rundown in spots here and there but it was a grand lady just showing her age in spots. The ceiling was beautiful. If you can catch a performance, I promise you will thoroughly enjoy yourselves!