The fourth edition of Santiago Lee 2026 already has a date and promises to turn the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) into the literary epicenter of the state. From March 6 to 8, more than 130 authors and artists from Nuevo León and different parts of Mexico will participate in more than 50 cultural activities designed for all types of readers.
This book festival in Santiago not only brings together publishing presentations, but also includes talks, meetings with authors, artistic activities, and spaces for dialogue that seek to bring reading to new audiences. In addition, it will feature some of the most important publishing houses in the state and the country.
The venues that will be filled with books
The program will take place at various iconic locations in the municipality, such as the Plaza Principal Ocampo, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the María Trinidad Caballero Center for Art and Culture, and the Las Palomas Hotel and Restaurant.
There will also be activities at the Capilla Antigua Fábrica El Porvenir, Preparatoria Número 20 UANL, and Volare Casa Museo Taller.
One of the must-see events will be the book exhibition and sale in the Plaza Principal Ocampo. You can visit it on Friday, March 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Participating publishers and institutions
The event will feature the participation of institutions such as CONARTE and the Nuevo León Publishing Fund, as well as publishers and labels such as Planeta, Random House Mondadori, Anagrama, Océano, Fondo de Cultura Económica, Paidós, Era, and many more.
The presence of universities such as the Universidad Veracruzana and the Universidad de Guadalajara, as well as organizations such as the Mexican Academy of Language and El Colegio Nacional, reinforces the cultural profile of the event.
Santiago Lee 2026 is shaping up to be one of the must-see cultural events in Nuevo León in March: ideal for planning a weekend getaway, strolling through downtown Santiago, and leaving with one (or several) books under your arm.