Gil Vicente Theatre

This summer (2010) the Gil Vicente Theatre was still under construction but Barcelos won´t have to wait too long for it to open again. This eclectic building was built in the early 20th century and served as a movie theater for many years, until it finally closed its doors. It has now been acquired by the City and is being renovated to re-open as theater. The ¨A Capoeira¨ Theatre Company is headquartered here. It organizes the annual People's Theatre Festival of Barcelos during the months of October and November (and it´s the 23rd edition). The theater is named after Gil Vicente, the first great Portuguese poet and playwright (born in Barcelos).