Montevideo visitors should spend some time exploring the art galleries and museums of the area before checking out the local performing arts scene.  This will help them get a sense of the rich creative and cultural history of the area which is reflected in the theater and musical events taking place in Montevideo all throughout the year.

There are two major theater venues which Montevideo visitors should check out if they have any interest at all in live performances.  The first is the Auditorio del Sodre ( http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction... ), which is a center of the cultural events in Montevideo.  This venue offers travelers everything from modern ballet performances through live music entertainment and also includes art exhibits and movie screenings.  The other major venue is the Teatro Solis ( http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction... ) which is a more conventional live theater performance venue.  It was opened in the middle of the nineteenth century and has been home to a number of the most famous performing arts names coming out of Montevideo ever since.  Travelers interested in opera will find that this is the venue for them.

Visitors seeking a unique cultural experience during their Montevideo stay will find that Barrio Sur is the best place to go.  This is the neighborhood where Montevideo’s African community is centralized and travelers will find that the cultural events taking place there are of a style quite different than that of other locations in Montevideo.  They include African dance and music performances which rival those of major African cultural centers across the globe.