The Auditorio Nacional is Mexico City’s best-known concert hall. It sits on Paseo de la Reforma at the edge of Chapultepec Park and seats about 9,300. It hosts musicians, dance companies and all kinds of shows, and the same complex houses the Lunario, a small room for around a thousand people. From Hotel Emma Boutique it’s 3.1 km, a short ride by Metro or taxi.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 3.1 km |
| Getting there | Metro Line 1 from Sevilla to Tacubaya, then Line 7 to Auditorio; or taxi or ride-hailing app |
| Hours | Depends on each show. Check the current listings on the official website |
| Cost | Paid; tickets per event on Ticketmaster and at the box office |
| Suggested time | The show plus an hour to arrive calmly and get through the entrance |
Address: Paseo de la Reforma 50, Polanco. The lineup changes every week; check dates and times on the Auditorio’s website or on Ticketmaster.
About the venue
- It opened in the 1950s and reopened in 1991 after a redesign by architects Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky, which gave it its current stage.
- The lobby and plaza feature work by Vicente Rojo, Manuel Felguérez and Juan Soriano.
- It houses a monumental pipe organ with more than 15,000 pipes.
- The Lunario, in the same complex, hosts smaller concerts.
- Auditorio station on Metro Line 7 opens right onto the plaza.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
- Metro: walk 200 m to Sevilla station and take Line 1 toward Observatorio to Tacubaya, three stops away. Change to Line 7 toward El Rosario and get off at Auditorio, two stops later.
- Taxi or app: about 3 km via Reforma or Circuito Interior. Ask to be dropped at the plaza or on the Reforma side road.
Auditorio station reopened in May 2026 after months of renovation. If you find an entrance closed, Constituyentes and Polanco, the neighboring Line 7 stations, are the fallback.
Getting back at night
The Metro closes at midnight, so if your show ends late, head back by taxi or app. Lots of people order rides at the exit: walk a few minutes along Reforma and request yours away from the main doors.
Tips
- Bring your ticket in the Ticketmaster app and an ID.
- Outside food and drinks, professional cameras and sharp objects are generally not allowed. Check each event’s rules.
- Arrive an hour early: entry lines build up at sold-out shows.
- If your show is in the evening, pair it with a daytime visit to Chapultepec Park or the museums along Reforma.
Nearby
A short walk away are the National Museum of Anthropology, the Rufino Tamayo Museum and Chapultepec Park.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Metro station to the Auditorio Nacional?
Auditorio, on Line 7, which opens right onto the plaza. If an entrance is closed, use Polanco or Constituyentes.
How do I get to the Auditorio Nacional from Roma Norte?
Take Line 1 from Sevilla to Tacubaya, then Line 7 toward El Rosario to Auditorio. By taxi it’s about 3 km.
How many people does the Auditorio Nacional hold?
About 9,300 seats. The Lunario, in the same complex, holds around a thousand people.
Where can I buy tickets?
On Ticketmaster and at the Auditorio box office. Check the current listings on the official website.
Where to stay near the Auditorio Nacional?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 3.1 km from the Auditorio and 200 m from Sevilla Metro, with a connection to Line 7 at Tacubaya.