A descendant of the tradition of cinema-theatres, Teatro Micaelense is the custodian of over 60 years of history. Inaugurated in 1951, it was designed by the renowned architect Raul Rodrigues de Lima, a specialist in cinema and theatre rooms. For its historical and architectural value, the building was classified as a Public Interest Site and rehabilitated by the Azores Regional Government, reopening its doors to the public in 2004, with a design by architect Manuel Salgado. Nowadays, the main mission of Teatro Micaelense is to assure a public service within the field of cultural promotion, through the presentation, production and co-production of activities from the most diverse artistic areas.