From rock musicals to productions of well-known operas, this performing arts venue puts on a year-round schedule of varied events.
Paso del Norte Cultural Centre (Centro Cultural Paso del Norte) is a hub for art, music and theatre in Ciudad Juárez. Watch classical music performances, interpretations of famous ballets and original stage shows at one of the city’s finest cultural venues. At the Paso del Norte Cultural Centre admire a spectacular glass mural by the acclaimed Mexican artist Patricia Baéz.
This large centre features numerous performance rooms and exhibitions halls. The main auditorium is the Victor Hugo Rascón Banda Theatre, which has a three-tier seating capacity of 1,750. There’s also the Octavio Trías Experimental Theatre, allowing an audience of 300 people. In addition to the theatres, find rooms used for art exhibitions, a library, a restaurant and an outdoor performance space.
Visit the cultural centre to enjoy its ever-changing programme of theatrical presentations. Past events range from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker by the Russian State Ballet to We Will Rock You, Ben Elton’s homage to the British rock band Queen. Further examples include a celebration of the music of Michael Jackson and the Argentine band Soda Stereo. Attend talks by literature writers and recitals by classical music orchestras.
Take a moment to appreciate the mural by Patricia Báez in the centre’s atrium. She took inspiration from significant aspects of the city’s life. One is the international border that it shares with the U.S. city of El Paso. Another is the role played by the sun and desert in nurturing the local community.
The venue is located in the neighbourhood of La Plata in Ciudad Juárez. It’s about a 15-minute drive east of the city’s historic centre. There is a large car park adjacent to the building. Visit the nearby attraction of the Ciudad Juárez Art Museum. Its rotating exhibitions feature both national and international artists.
Paso del Norte Cultural Centre is open daily. Ask at the reception area for a current schedule.
