calledTeatro Tirso de Molina until 1901, when, with occasion of the premiere of Electra, the theatre was renamed after the canarian writer Benito Pérez Galdós. Following works of renovation, the theatre reopened in April 2007.
The Cuyás Theater, on the stage of the former Cine Cuyás is a work of rationalist Canarian architect Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre. Its main hall has a capacity for 940 people, divided between the stalls and two amphitheatres. It also has a large patio that allows the organization of outdoor events. It is currently constructing an alternative test room with capacity for one hundred seats.
The Sala Insular de Teatro is a scenic area which lies in the main hall of an old church. In 2007, after some refurbishment, the Board reopened its doors to the public, welcoming small local assemblies.
The Guiniguada Theater after a decade long refurbishment will reopen in 2011.
Auditorium and Convention Center
The Auditorio Alfredo Kraus is located on the Atlantic, near the Playa de Las Canteras, one of the most privileged areas of the city. Its 13,200 m (142,084 sq ft) floor area has 11 rooms which accommodate from large conventions and concerts to conferences.
The Palais des congrès de Gran Canaria is in the premises of the Institución Ferial de Canarias with a capacity for 800 people on 16,000 m (172,223 sq ft).
The Center for Initiatives of the Caja de Ahorros de Canarias (CICC) is housed in a mid-19th century building by the architect Manuel Ponce de Leon in the neighborhood ofTriana. It is a small conference center with the latest technology and up to 500 guests.
Libraries
The city has a wide network of libraries. Along with the 11 municipal libraries, there are three specialized centres:
The Library Island, which has the capacity for 500 users in its three floors, besides a hall and more
