Tito Puente Amphitheatre facts for kids

The Tito Puente Amphitheatre (also called Anfiteatro Tito Puente in Spanish) is a cool place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's an outdoor concert hall named after a famous musician, Tito Puente. He was a master of mambo music and played many instruments, especially drums. Before its current name, it was known as the Luis Muñoz Marín Amphitheatre.

About the Tito Puente Amphitheatre

This amphitheatre is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is a special place where people gather to enjoy music and other events. It is named after the legendary musician Tito Puente. He was a very important figure in Latin music.

What Happens There?

The Tito Puente Amphitheatre can hold about 3,000 people. This makes it a great spot for concerts that feel more personal. Many different artists perform here, playing all kinds of music.

Every year, the amphitheatre hosts the Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival. It is right next to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum and Hiram Bithorn Stadium. Besides music, the venue is also popular for other events. People use it for graduations, weddings, and even photo shoots.

After Hurricane Maria

In 2017, Hurricane Maria caused some damage to the amphitheatre. Because of this, it had to close for a short time. But it reopened in the middle of December 2017. The first concert after reopening was called Corona Fest x Nuestra Playas. It featured the band Circo and other artists. This concert helped raise money for beaches.

Famous Performers

Many well-known musicians have performed at the Tito Puente Amphitheatre. In December 2021, 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, popular reggaeton artist Young Miko headlined a concert at the venue.

See also

• List of contemporary amphitheatres

In Spanish: Anfiteatro Tito Puente para niños