Monterrey Arts Week 2026 already has confirmed dates and promises to turn the city into a major artistic circuit from January 29 to February 1.
This non-profit organization aims to raise the profile of the visual arts in northeastern Mexico, connecting artists, cultural spaces, and diverse audiences in an intense and well-curated program.
For four days, museums, galleries, cultural centers, and independent spaces in Monterrey and its metropolitan area will open their doors with exhibitions, simultaneous openings, talks, performances, and guided tours.
The complete program can be downloaded so you can plan your own route and not miss anything that will be happening in the city.
Unmissable openings in museums and cultural spaces
The official start will be on Thursday, January 29, with simultaneous openings at the Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey, where four exhibitions will be presented, including Mirar. No Dar La Espalda. Resistir(Look. Don’t Turn Your Back. Resist), curated by Rocío Cárdenas, and Mar de Cerros (Sea of Hills) by Emilio Flores.
On Friday, January 30, the Monterrey Cultural Pavilion will host Casi Despierto(Almost Aw ake), a collective exhibition with national and international artists curated by Polina Stroganova, Verónica Anaya, and Sofía Anaya.
In addition, venues such as CEDIM, UANL, and Centro de las Artes UDEM will be part of the program with talks, activations, and specialized tours.
Galleries, studio visits, and special tours this Monterrey Arts Week 2026
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Monterrey Arts Week 2026 also stands out for its strong presence in galleries and independent spaces.
There will be openings and activities at Drexel Galería, Arte Actual Galería, Galería Estéreo, and Colector Monterrey, among others.
For the second consecutive year, the Studio Visits program returns, where the public will be able to learn about the creative processes of artists such as Ángel Cammen, TRUBAIK, Mayra Silva, and Isaac Olvera on Saturday, January 31, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
With a diverse and decentralized program, this edition confirms why Monterrey Arts Week has become one of the most important cultural platforms in northern Mexico.