It already smells like autumn, Halloween and Day of the Dead! The month that kicks off the best season of the year has arrived and so you know what to do in October in Monterrey, we tell you about all the events that will take place in our city.
Get your agenda ready because this month everything will happen: ballet, camping, concerts and lots of terror to inaugurate the spooky time of the year.
1. Experience live terror with ‘La dama de negro’.
With special anniversary performances, this story that has been made into a movie now returns to Monterrey in a staging that will make you feel the ultimate horror live.
October 1st
19:00 y 21:30 
From $500
Teatro de la Ciudad (Dr. José Ma. Coss 732, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L.)
2. Start the autumn with the Ballet de Monterrey
As part of the fall season, the Monterrey Ballet will stage The Return of Giselle, a must-see classic with live orchestra. Between the magic of the choreography and the stunning music, you will be immersed in one of the best stories of love and betrayal.
October 3, 4 and 5
Different schedules From $400 to $1,300
Teatro de la Ciudad (Dr. José Ma. Coss 732, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L.)
3. Live the country experience with rodeo, fair and more.
This is the time to get out those boots and hat because Ahuester Country Fest will be a festival that will bring together the best of rodeo, music, food zone and many activities. It will feature Midland, Ha-Ash, Eli Young Band, Los Lonely Boys and more.
October 4th
Starting at 3:00 p.m. Starting at $1,725
Walmart Park Esplanade
4. Join in the spooky fun at Mercadito de Horror.
Among the must-do plans for October in Monterrey is this event that celebrates the best of horror. So if you are a fan of characters, music and stories around the genre, this place is for you. There will be two dates; one of them will combine horror with the otaku world and will even bring the scary podcast ‘The Secret Society’.
October 12 and 25
Starting at 12:00 noon From $1,725
Río 70 Auditorium (Serafín Peña 1051, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L.) and Taller Árido (Amado Nervo 324, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 64000)
5. See a musical straight from Broadway
If you love musicals and, above all, Broadway productions, you already know what to do in Monterrey in October because the musical Moulin Rouge will land in our city from New York with its original language, cast and music.
From October 1 to 5
Different schedules $550 to $2,750 (plus commissions)
Showcenter Complex (San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León)
6. Marvel at the return of Cirque du Soleil
The most colorful show of acrobatics, dance and dazzling costumes returns to the city with ‘Ovo’, a story that will take you straight to the universe of insects along with the 50 artists that make this show an unforgettable experience. If you want to find out what it feels like to be inside the fantasy, Cirque du Soleil should be among your plans to do in Monterrey in October.
From October 16 to 19
Different schedules From $1,695 to $5,112
Monterrey Arena
7. Get to know a unique fall experience at the Pumpkin Park.
We know that pumpkins are the protagonists this season, they are everywhere! Drinks, desserts, candles and more. In this event, this crop is the protagonist, so you will find not only food, but also mazes, house of terror, live shows, photo opportunities for the whole family and much more.
Every weekend of the month
Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. $100 per person
Fundidora Park (next to Expedición Amazonia, behind the Holiday Inn)
8. Celebrate books at FIL Monterrey
This great publishing party is one of the plans that every book lover has to take into account this month, because the Monterrey International Book Fair will have an extensive program with talks with authors, discussions, stands with incredible publishers and the guest country will be Colombia!
From October 11 to 19
From 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free admission
Cintermex
9. Enjoy the starry sky at the astronomical campsite.
Immerse yourself in the depths of the Huasteca night sky at a wonderful astronomical camping site where you can learn about science with fun. There will be workshops, water rocket launching, cinepicnic and more.
October 4th
Starting at 4:00 p.m. $350 per person
Quinta San Jorge (Santa Catarina, Nuevo León)
10. The best of the Day of the Dead at Xantoluz festival.
The first Day of the Dead themed festival in Nuevo Leon arrives for another year to leave us fascinated with games, food, shows, immersive zones and more. It will be a full month to celebrate the tradition to the fullest and take us straight to Mictlán.
From October 2 to November 2
Wednesday to Thursday from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and weekends from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Adults $222 and children and seniors $177
Spain Park
11. Listen to José José’s music by candlelight.
With a magical atmosphere by candlelight, experience the hits of one of the most iconic figures of our country’s music. You will hear ’40 y 20′, ‘Lo pasado, pasado’, ‘El triste’ and many more songs by a wonderful quartet.
October 30th
9:00 pm Buy your tickets here
Mexican History Museum (Dr. José Ma. Coss 445, Downtown, Monterrey, N.L., 64000)