Tito Puente Amphitheatre facts for kids
| Location | Roosevelt Ave. San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| Owner | San Juan Municipality |
| Operator | San Juan Municipality |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
The Tito Puente Amphitheatre (or Anfiteatro Tito Puente in Spanish) is a cool outdoor concert venue in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is named after the famous musician Tito Puente. He was a legendary mambo musician and played many percussion instruments. This amphitheatre was previously known as the Luis Muñoz Marín Amphitheatre.
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About the Tito Puente Amphitheatre
The Tito Puente Amphitheatre can hold up to 3,000 people. This makes it a great spot for concerts that feel more personal and close-up. Many different artists perform here, playing all kinds of music.
A Place for Music and Events
Every year, the amphitheatre hosts the Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival. It is located right next to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum and Hiram Bithorn Stadium. Besides concerts, the venue is also a popular place for other special events. These include graduations, weddings, and even photo shoots.
Reopening After Hurricane Maria
In 2017, Hurricane Maria caused some damage to the amphitheatre. Because of this, it had to close for a short time. However, it reopened in mid-December 2017. The reopening was celebrated with a concert featuring the band Circo and other artists. This event was called Corona Fest x Nuestra Playas, which means "Corona Fest for our Beaches."
Famous Performances
Many well-known musicians have performed at the Tito Puente Amphitheatre. In December 2021, the Latin jazz musician Eddie Palmieri played there. In June 2022, reggaetón star Bad Bunny and the group Buscabulla performed. More recently, on July 1, 2023, the popular reggaetón artist Young Miko headlined a concert at the venue.
See also
In Spanish: Anfiteatro Tito Puente para niños
- List of contemporary amphitheatres
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