The La Chumbera theatre, an emblematic municipal venue located in Granada's Sacromonte district, is undergoing a comprehensive renewal of its stage roof during the month of August. These works aim to modernize the venue's technical infrastructure and enhance its capacity to host an increasingly diverse cultural program.
According to the government team's spokesperson and Culture Councillor, Jorge Saavedra, the intervention is a response to the theatre's growing activity, which has established itself as a key cultural stage in the city. In addition to its traditional association with flamenco and dance, La Chumbera hosts concerts, theatrical performances, institutional presentations, professional workshops, and congresses. In the last season, it served as the venue for over a hundred shows and welcomed approximately 50,000 spectators.
Saavedra emphasized that these conditioning works align with the idea of "caring for our cultural spaces so they can continue to grow and contribute," especially given Granada's bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2031. He highlighted that La Chumbera is "one of the most unique stages in Granada, with enormous heritage and landscape value" and requires high-level technical resources.
The project includes the installation of a new structure above the stage to support scenic and work lighting. Additionally, the roof will receive a dark, industrial-style finish to reduce reflections and shadows, improving lighting conditions during performances. A fire-retardant and opaque stage skirt will also be installed across the entire width of the proscenium to conceal the upper technical structure, offering a cleaner and more professional stage appearance.
Furthermore, the auditorium will incorporate new DMX lighting circuits and audio connections distributed across the stage, significantly increasing the venue's technical versatility and facilitating the setup of productions of varying complexity. Saavedra remarked that the goal is for La Chumbera to be a space prepared to meet the technical demands of any production, solidifying its role as a cultural benchmark in Sacromonte and a stable venue for municipal programming, including initiatives like the Patrimonio Flamenco cycle.
The municipal spokesperson framed this action within the City Council's ongoing strategy to improve cultural facilities, aiming for "modern, versatile, and technically prepared spaces" to further support the work of artists and cultural industries in Granada. The works are scheduled to conclude in August, allowing the venue to resume its regular activities with the newly integrated technical features.
