Telmex Auditorium facts for kids
| Former names | Auditorio Metropolitano (2007) |
|---|---|
| Address | Obreros de Cananea 747 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico 01 33 3834 9288 |
| Location | Guadalajara Metropolitan Area |
| Owner | University of Guadalajara |
| Type | Indoor amphitheatre |
| Capacity | 8,712 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 22 July 2003 |
| Opened | 1 September 2007 |
Auditorio Telmex (which means Telmex Auditorium in English) is a large indoor concert hall. It is located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. When it first opened, it was called Auditorio Metropolitano.
Telmex, a major communications company in Mexico, helped pay for the auditorium. It is a key part of the University Cultural Center. This big cultural project was created by the University of Guadalajara.
The building was designed by a Mexican architect named José de Arimatea Moyao. You can find it on Parres Arias Avenue in Zapopan. Since it opened, it has hosted many concerts and events. People consider it the most important show venue in Western Mexico.
Auditorio Telmex: A Brief History
The Auditorio Telmex officially opened its doors on September 1, 2007. A famous singer named Plácido Domingo hosted the grand opening event.
How the Auditorium Was Built
During its construction, many groups helped the University of Guadalajara. The federal government of Mexico provided support. The government of Jalisco state also helped. The city of Zapopan contributed too. Even the Chamber of Deputies (part of the Congress) and the state Congress offered their support.
Cool Features of the Auditorium
The auditorium is built to hold both small and very large events. It has special moving platforms that can change the size of the stage. The walls can also move to adjust the size of the sound stage. This makes it very flexible for different types of shows.
There are also 27 special rooms called suites inside the building. Plus, there's an underground parking lot. You can get directly into the venue from this parking area.
