Santa Úrsula to Demolish Old Cinema for New Modern Auditorium
Santa Úrsula will begin demolishing its old cinema and theater this month to make way for a modern, fully accessible auditorium designed to host large-scale cultural events and boost the local economy.
Santa Úrsula is set for a major cultural shift as the local council prepares to demolish the town’s old cinema and theater at the end of this month. This move marks the first step in building a long-awaited new auditorium.
The decision to tear down the existing building on Carretera España, rather than renovating it, was made because the old structure could not meet modern safety and accessibility standards. The new facility will be fully accessible to people with reduced mobility and equipped to host large-scale performances that the outdated building could not support.
Beyond its role as a performance venue, the new auditorium is expected to boost the local economy. With a main hall featuring state-of-the-art acoustics and lighting, the council hopes to attract national and international acts, filling a gap in the area’s current entertainment options. Its location on a busy commercial street is also intended to drive more foot traffic to nearby restaurants and businesses.
As the most significant cultural investment of the current term, the project will help integrate Santa Úrsula into Tenerife’s wider network of auditoriums. While construction may cause temporary traffic delays, the council has asked for residents' patience as they work to provide the town with a modern, versatile space for everything from conferences to complex theatrical shows. This project officially closes a nostalgic chapter for the town, replacing the old cinema with a facility built for the 21st century.