The theatre, whose construction begins in 1903, was a project in charge of the military engineer Rodolfo Franco. It was inaugurated on September 5, 1909. Its original name was Mier and Teran Theatre, to honor General Porfirista who ruled Oaxaca, whose image appears in the central part of the mouth arch, at the top stage. The object of the theatre is to lease it for quality events like scenic arts that enhance the vocation for which was constructed.