Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters

As a way of giving back, Ignacio B. Gimenez donated to the College of Arts and Letters to establish the Ignacio B. Gimenez-Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura Theater or the IGB-KAL Theater. Gimenez was an alumnus of the UP Dramatics Club and UP Mobile Theater, managed by the National Artists for Theater Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero in the 1960s.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: Corner of Magsaysay Ave. and A. Roces Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 1,294 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 374
Status: Under Renovation, Not yet open to the public

The Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater is a 288-seating theater named after the National Artist for Theater Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. Guerrero was also a professor in the Department of English and founder of the UP Dramatic Club and UP Mobile Theater. The theater, formerly called the Liberal Arts Lecture Hall or Arts and Lecture Hall, became the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater after UP President Onofre D. Corpuz funded its renovation in 1976.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: 2nd floor, Palma Hall Roxas Ave, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Status: Under Renovation

The Tanghalang Hermogenes Ylagan, or Black box Theater is used for staging productions, workshops, and rehearsals, usually of the students of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts. It can accommodate 60-80 people, depending on the set-up of the stage and audience area. Now located at the third pavilion of the Palma Hall, the theater was once part of the Faculty Center.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: Pavilion 3, Palma Hall, Quirino Ave. U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UPD-CAL Students, Faculty, and Alumni

The GT-Toyota Asian Center auditorium has a stage, a 350-seating hall, dressing rooms, a pantry, and bathrooms. It is open for corporate and academic events, like conferences. The auditorium was named after the chairman of Toyota Motors Philippines, Dr. George S.K. Ty as the donor of the funding for the construction.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3580
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but may extend upon agreement
Floor Area: 23 m. x 15 m., excluding the stage, lobby, and accessory rooms
Seating Capacity: 350-450

The AIT Lounge is a common area for social gatherings, workshops, and recreational activities. It can accommodate up to 200 people. It is also the venue of the institute’s events with large audiences.

This facility is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 15 m. x 16 m.
Seating Capacity: 200

The AIT Seminar Room is a multi-purpose room for roundtable discussions, programs, and student activities. It has a floor area of 160 square meters and a capacity of 180 people.

This facility is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 16 m. x 10 m.
Seating Capacity: 180

The Audio-Visual Room of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism is a multi-purpose room that can accommodate 142 people. It may serve as a reception room and a student activity center.

This facility is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 12 m. x 10 m.
Seating Capacity: 142

The Audio Visual Room of the Department of the Anthropology is a 100-seat room. It can be used for film viewing, meetings, programs, and other academic activities.

This facility is managed by the UP Department of Anthropology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: anthropology.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2114
Address: 3rd Floor, Pavilion 4, Palma Hall Complex, U.P. Diliman

Seating Capacity: 100+
Status: Under Renovation

The Auditorium of the UP School of Economics is located on the ground floor of the Library Building. It was built with a grant from the Japanese government and opened its doors to the public in 1978. This 350.95 sq.m. facility is fully airconditioned and has a seating capacity of 280 persons. It has audio-visual equipment and modern acoustics for staging hybrid seminars, forums, and lectures. The auditorium has been the venue of prominent events, including theatrical performances and live music. It was renovated in the 2000s.

This auditorium is managed by the UP School of Economics (UPSE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upsedean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8927-9687 local 202 or 205
Address: 168 Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 350.95 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 280

The David M. Consunji Theater is a 256-seat theater used for seminars, conferences, concerts, competitions, and assemblies. It was named after an alumnus of the Institute of Civil Engineering, late Engr. David M. Consunji, the founder of the DMCI Group of companies and known as the “Grandfather of Philippine Construction Industry.”

This theater is managed by the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ice.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3181, 3182, 3186
Address: Institute of Civil Engineering Main Building, Pardo de Tavera St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

The Melchor Hall Theater has a 220-seating capacity. It is equipped with a stage, a tiered seating plan, air-conditioning, dressing rooms, and an LCD projector. The theater is the venue for faculty meetings, assemblies, seminars, and performances.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmena Ave. U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

The Beta Epsilon Multimedia Hall is an air-conditioned room with a projector, sound system, whiteboard, tables, and chairs in a tiered-platform set-up. It is a venue for seminars and conferences. It was built in 1992 by the Beta Epsilon Fraternity to be the college’s first multimedia room and was later renovated in 2005.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981 8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmena Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

The Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME) auditorium is a hall with a stage, projector, soundboard, speakers, carpeted floors, backstage, and air-conditioning. It has a tiered seating plan that can hold 93 people. Events held at the auditorium are seminars, talks, and assemblies. It is open to the public.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: dmmme.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3132
Address: Velasquez St. corner C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Located on the 2nd floor of Juinio Hall is the Audio-Visual Room of the National Engineering Center. It is equipped with a stage, air-conditioning, an LCD projector, and a 90-seat capacity.

This facility is managed by the National Engineering Center (NEC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nec_info.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3003
Address: Juinio Hall, cor. Agoncillo St., and Osmena Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

The Cine Adarna is a 745-seat cinema that regularly screens local and international films to advocate film literacy and appreciation to the public. The cinema is also where the Film Institute holds workshops, seminars, exhibits, etc. It is also a venue for film programs, graduations, conferences, stage plays, and concerts.

This theater is managed by the UP Film Institute (UPFI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upfilminstitute.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4288; (02) 8926-2722
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Floor Area: 2000 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 745

The Videotheque is a 60-seater room for film screenings, lectures, and forums. The room has its own LCD projector, speakers, and players. It is located on the second floor of the Ishmael Bernal Gallery.

This facility is managed by the UP Film Institute (UPFI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upfilminstitute.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2670/4286
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 60

The Institute of Biology auditorium can accommodate 303 people. It is located beside an open space that may serve as a reception area for various events.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Institute of Biology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: biology.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3727
Address: Institute of Biology, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: By reservation
Floor Area: 500 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 303

The Malcolm Theater is a 216-seating hall with a stage and an audience area. It also has anterooms and foyers. The floor area of the theater is roughly 250 square meters.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Law. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uplawdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8920-5514 local 101/102/214
Address: Malcolm Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: Available upon request
Floor Area: ~250 sq.m., including entry foyers (ante rooms) and stage
Seating Capacity: 216

The College of Mass Communication Auditorium can accommodate 75 people, following the social distancing rules. It has a sound booth, an LCD projector, and two units of aircon. The auditorium is open for students and alumni of the university and outsiders. It is a venue for conferences, seminars, film showings, and other events.

This auditorium is managed by the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cmcdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2679
Address: CMC Plaridel Building, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Sat)
Floor Area: 150 sq.m., including entry foyers (ante rooms) and stage
Seating Capacity: 75

The Abelardo Hall Auditorium is a venue for recitals, concerts, and stage productions for students, faculty, and local and international artists. It is currently under renovation with repairs for the auditorium’s roof and seating.

This auditorium is managed by the UP College of Music (CMu). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: music.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2629
Address: Abelardo Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St. U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

The NISMED Auditorium is an air-conditioned hall for 300 people. It is a venue for conferences and seminars.

This auditorium is managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: STTC Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Seating Capacity: 300

Located in the Vidal Tan Hall, the NISMED Audiovisual room can accommodate 75 people.

This facility is managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: Vidal Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Seating Capacity: 75

The NCPAG’s International Center for Public Administration is a hall that can accommodate 300 to 500 people, depending on the setup. It is a venue for conferences, assemblies, recognition rites, and other large events of the college, the university, and other institutions. The hall is equipped with a sound system, bathrooms, air-conditioning, a lobby for the reception of guests, and a driveway.

This facility is managed by the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ncpag_dean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8928-3861
Address: NCPAG, R. P. De Guzman Street, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 434.5 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 500
Status: Under Renovation

The Isabelo De Los Reyes Auditorium has a stage and audience area for 100-150 individuals. It is used for seminars, training, conference, meetings, rehearsals, presentations, events, graduation, and other activities.

This theater is managed by the UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: solair@upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8920-7717 local 4067, 4069, or 4075
Address: UP SOLAIR, Bonifacio Hall, Magsaysay Ave. cor. RP de Guzman, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Sun)
Floor area: 1620X1460 sq.ft.
Seating Capacity: 100-150

The UP School of Statistics Auditorium can accommodate 400 people. It is a venue for performances, musical recitals, concerts, conferences, seminars, etc. It is on the 1st floor of the School as you enter the premises of the building.

This auditorium is managed by the UP School of Statistics. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: statfrm.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: UP School of Statistics Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Kalaw St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 6400 sq.ft.
Seating Capacity: 400

The Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology (IESM) Auditorium is a dedicated space for various academic, research, and professional events. It is situated on the 1st floor of the IESM building and can accommodate up to 96 people. The auditorium serves as a venue for lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops, and presentations. It is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment, including sound systems, projectors, and screens, to facilitate effective communication and presentations during events.

This auditorium is managed by the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: iesm.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3942
Address: IESM Building, National Science Complex, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor Area: 181 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 96

The Aldaba Recital Hall is an air-conditioned 211-seat hall for recitals, performances, and lectures. The hall was named after Dalisay J. Aldaba, a renowned soprano and the founder of the Opera Guild of the Philippines. The recital hall is located within the Villamor Hall.

This facility is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Villamor Hall (University Theater), Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 305 sq.m. (including the lobby)
Seating Capacity: 209

Housed inside the Villamor Hall, the University Theater is a 2,000-seat theater with an orchestra, upper orchestra, and lower and upper balcony sections. It serves as a venue for University assemblies, recognition rites, conventions, concerts, plays, and other performances. It is fully air-conditioned, equipped with lights, and a backstage area.

This theater is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Villamor Hall (University Theater), Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 3987 sq.m. (including the lobby and balcony area)
Seating Capacity: 2141
Status: Under Renovation, but Open to the Public

The Benito Sy Pow Auditorium is a two-level 500-seating auditorium donated by the New Golden City Builders president Manny Sy in honor of his father. It features a stage and an amphitheater seating with a balcony. An artificial pond outside the building partially cools the auditorium stage, an economical feature to save electricity when needed. The balcony may also be turned into rooms for academic purposes.

This auditorium is managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3134 to 36; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63 917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., U.P. Diliman, Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 500
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni
Status: Under Renovation, but Open to the Public

The Audio Visual Room (AVR) of the Marine Science Institute (MSI) has a stage and tiered seating plan accommodating 40-150 people, depending on the health protocols. It is equipped with air conditioning, a sound booth, and a projector. The AVR is a venue for thesis defense, proposal presentations, seminars, and the institute’s commencement exercises.

This facility is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address: The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

The Conference Room on the third floor of the Marine Science Institute is a 40-seating air-conditioned room with tables, chairs, a projector, a pantry, a sound mixer, and microphones. It is a suitable venue for seminars and meetings. The room is also used for holding hybrid classes. It is open for non-UP individuals for rent.

This facility is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address: The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

The UPIS Auditorium has a stage, backstage, audio booth, speakers, air-conditioning, and elevated seats. It can accommodate approximately 600 people. The auditorium has been a venue for school programs, recognition rites, concerts, and events initiated within and outside UPIS. The Mama Sita’s Foundation sponsored the establishment of the auditorium. It is located on the third and fourth floors of the UPIS building. It is currently under renovation.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Integrated School (UPIS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upis.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4451-4452; 929-7797
Address: A. Ma. Regidor cor. Quirino Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 600