Aitana and El Mago Pop Acquire Barcelona's Teatro Aquitània

Singer Aitana and illusionist Antonio Díaz (El Mago Pop) have jointly purchased the Teatro Aquitània in Barcelona, a historic venue with about 325 seats located on Avinguda de Sarrià. The acquisition, announced on July 13, 2026, marks the first business partnership for both artists, who describe it as a long-term project to boost the performing arts in the city. Source: abc.es

The Theatre's History

The Teatro Aquitània opened in 1945 as the Cine Infanta and later became Cine Aquitània. Between 1991 and 2011, it served as the headquarters of the Filmoteca de Catalunya. After a comprehensive renovation, it was converted into an intimate theatre space. Source: lavanguardia.com In February 2021, the venue faced eviction due to unpaid rent but reopened two months later under new management. Source: infobae.com

The Project

Aitana and Díaz plan to turn the theatre into a "meeting point for new proposals, new audiences, and new generations of creators," reinforcing Barcelona's status as a European cultural benchmark. Source: elespanol.com Díaz, who already owns the Teatre Victòria in Barcelona (acquired in 2019) and a theatre in Missouri, noted that this is his first time having a partner in a venture. Source: elmundo.es The duo emphasised their commitment to "generating new opportunities for creators and professionals, favouring the production and exhibition of new shows, and strengthening the city's cultural fabric." Source: infobae.com

Related Interests

While the purchase of the Aquitània is confirmed, media also highlighted Díaz's earlier interest in acquiring the recently closed Teatre Regina, though negotiations reportedly remain open. Source: lavanguardia.com