The Gran Teatro de Manzanares is set to welcome the 37th edition of the 'Ciudad de Manzanares' Coral Meeting this weekend, organised by the Coral Polifónica 'Mater Assumpta'. This event is a highlight of the cultural calendar in Manzanares, a town located in the province of Ciudad Real, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha.
Weekend performances
The event will feature two main performances, both scheduled for 20:00 hours. On Saturday, the Coro de los Estudiantes de Cádiz, a mixed choir renowned for its success in the Cádiz Carnival, will perform. This group won the First Prize at the Official Competition of Carnival Groups (COAC) in 2025 with their entry 'El Gallinero' and secured the Third Prize in 2026 with 'Las Mil Maravillas'.
On Sunday, the Coral 'Maestro Ibáñez' from Valdepeñas will perform for the first time in Manzanares, under the direction of Carmelo Navas. Their programme will focus on film soundtracks, followed by a performance from the host choir, which will present a renewed repertoire including five original works.
Ticket information
Tickets for the Saturday performance are available for purchase on the Globalentradas website and at the Gran Teatro box office during regular hours, as well as two hours before the show. For the Sunday performance, entry is free but requires an invitation, which can be obtained at the Coral Polifónica 'Mater Assumpta' headquarters until Friday from 18:30 to 20:00, or at the Manzanares Tourist Office.
Additional cultural activities
The Coral Meeting is part of a broader cultural agenda in the Gran Teatro this weekend. On Thursday, a screening of the war drama 'Tiempo de victoria' will take place at 20:15, priced at €5. The film is set during the Second World War, focusing on the critical 72 hours leading up to D-Day.
Additionally, the Casa de Cultura 'Rafael Zárate Molero' will host a variety of events. On Friday at 20:00, 'Big Van Ciencia', a humorous scientific monologue, will be presented, with free entry for attendees aged 12 and over. On Saturday at 18:00, a charity fashion show organised by Elegance will benefit the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association 'Punto XIX', with a €5 entry fee.
On Saturday morning, the 'En Clave Rural' event will take place, featuring theatre, heritage promotion, and gastronomy. This event will start at 11:00 at the Manchego Cheese Museum, including a comedic performance, a guided tour of the Ignacio Sánchez Mejías Archive-Museum, and a wine and cheese tasting session, all free of charge but with limited places available for reservation.
Lastly, the Casa de la Juventud will host a trading card exchange on Friday from 18:00 to 19:00, following the success of previous events.
