Largest theatre buildings by capacity

Largest theatre buildings by capacity ranked by maximum capacity.

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As of 2026-07-08, Auditorio Banamex tops the list with 23,122 seats.

  1. #1 Auditorio Banamex — 23,122 seats

    amphitheater in Mexico

    Auditorio Banamex is an indoor amphitheatre, located in Fundidora Park, in Monterrey, Nuevo León. It was the primary venue for concerts until the Arena Monterrey opened in 2003. The amphitheatre opened in 1994 with a sponsorship by The Coca-Cola Company. When the venue was used less frequently, Mexican financial group Grupo Financiero Banamex, became its new sponsor with a $20 million investment. The venue closed for nearly two years to set forth renovations, which included updating the... Read more on Wikipedia.

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  2. #2 Theatre of Smyrna — 20,000 seats

    former theatre in Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey

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  3. #3 Gershwin Theatre — 15,408 seats

    Broadway theater in Manhattan, New York

    The Gershwin Theatre is a Broadway theater at 222 West 51st Street, on the second floor of the Paramount Plaza office building, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States. Opened in 1972, it is operated by the Nederlander Organization and is named after brothers George and Ira Gershwin, who wrote several Broadway musicals. The Gershwin is Broadway's largest theater, with approximately 1,933 seats across two levels. Over the years, it has hosted musicals,... Read more on Wikipedia.

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  4. #4 Athens Concert Hall — 10,865 seats

    performing arts and conference centre in Athens, Greece

    The Athens Concert Hall is a concert hall located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  5. #5 ancient theatre of Lyon — 10,000 seats

    ancient Roman structure in Lyon, France

    The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is situated in the center of the Roman city. The theatre is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects the historic center of Lyon. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  6. #6 Teatro del Silenzio — 10,000 seats

    Italian open air amphitheatre

    The Teatro del Silenzio is an open air amphitheater located in the city of Lajatico – the hometown of Andrea Bocelli – in the Tuscany region of Italy. In 2006, Bocelli convinced the municipality of Lajatico to build this outdoor venue whose structure utilizes the natural formations of the hilly landscape. Bocelli contributed greatly to its construction. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  7. #7 Ancient theatre of Taormina — 10,000 seats

    ancient Greek theatre

    The ancient theatre of Taormina is an ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Sicily, built in the third century BC. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  8. #8 Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas — 8,458 seats

    Arts center in Metro Manila, Philippines

    The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, formerly known as the Folk Arts Theater, was a theater located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Malate, Manila. It is a covered proscenium amphitheater owned by the Cultural Center of the Philippines that was a popular venue for concerts during the 1980s and 1990s. The theater, named after Filipino poet Francisco Balagtas, has a seating capacity of 8,458 in 10 sections and features a broad fascia with a single column-to-column span of 80... Read more on Wikipedia.

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  9. #9 Crown Perth — 8,000 seats

    resort and casino in Burswood, Western Australia

    Crown Perth is a resort and casino located in Burswood, Western Australia, near the Swan River. The resort consists of a casino, a convention centre with meeting rooms, a theatre and two ballrooms along with over thirty restaurants and bars, a nightclub and recreational facilities. It also features three hotels: the 405-room Crown Metropol Perth, the 291-room Crown Promenade Perth and the 500-room luxury hotel Crown Towers Perth, which was opened in December 2016. The Crown Perth is one of... Read more on Wikipedia.

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  10. #10 Tokyo Garden Theater — 8,000 seats

    indoor arena in Japan

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