It was designed by famed Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.

The music hall opened January 2005, as a part of the Centro de Convenciones Puebla William O. Jenkins.

In 2014, the venue began a controversial renovation removing the tiles with tempered glass.

During this time, a contest was held to rename the concert venue.

In December 2014, it was announced the name was changing to Auditorio Metropolitano.