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The Teatro de Verano is an outdoor amphitheatre located in Montevideo, Uruguay, serving as one of the city's principal venues for live entertainment and cultural events. It is best known as the main stage for Montevideo's annual carnival competitions, where performers and carnival groups present their acts before large audiences. The open-air design accommodates significant crowds during Uruguay's summer months, making it a focal point for public gatherings and celebrations in the capital.
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Where is Teatro de Verano Ramón Collazo in Montevideo?
It is an open-air amphitheatre at Rambla Wilson and Andrés Cachón in the Canteras del Parque Rodó area of Montevideo, beside the Río de la Plata. The venue is officially called Teatro de Verano Ramón Collazo. [Montevideo government](https://teatrodeverano.montevideo.gub.uy/El-Teatro/Historia-uc7)
When did Teatro de Verano open, and why is it called Ramón Collazo?
The theatre was inaugurated on January 15, 1944. Montevideo gave it the name Ramón Collazo in January 1986, honoring the musician, composer, writer, actor, and major carnival figure. [Montevideo government](https://teatrodeverano.montevideo.gub.uy/El-Teatro/Historia-uc7)
Why is Teatro de Verano important for Uruguayan carnival?
It is a key stage for the official Montevideo Carnival competition, where carnival groups present their full productions. The venue has hosted carnival performances since the 1940s and also runs concerts and festivals outside carnival season. [Montevideo government](https://teatrodeverano.montevideo.gub.uy/El-Teatro/Historia-uc7)
Is Teatro de Verano only used during carnival?
No. Montevideo's venue description lists national and international shows, festivals, cultural cycles, carnival performances, and community activities. It is the city's largest open-air performance center, so the calendar extends beyond the carnival competition. [Montevideo government](https://teatrodeverano.montevideo.gub.uy/El-Teatro/Historia-uc7)
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