It’s time to say “goodbye” to 2025! But before we say goodbye to the year, the last month of the calendar comes with incredible plans for what to do in Monterrey in December.
Between concerts, sports and the Christmas spirit, these incredible events will bring the year to a close and let your favorite company know they already have a plan!
1. Experience Christmas at Luztopia
If you are one of those who are already in Christmas mode at the beginning of the month, then Luztopia has to be one of your plans to do in Monterrey in December. Among its various illuminated figures, an express to the North Pole, playground and more, this wonderful festival will make you feel as if you were inside a Christmas village.
All month long (except December 24th and 31st)
From 17:30 to 23:00
Buy your tickets here
Fundidora Park
2. Go to the Carmina Burana concert with orchestra
The famous musical work Carmina Burana is one of the most popular around the world and this month it will come to our city to surprise us with a wonderful choir and a spectacular orchestra. It is one of the experiences that everyone has to live sometime in life, you will get goosebumps when listening to the pieces inspired by medieval poems!
December 7th
At 5:00 pm From $1049 (plus service charges)
GNP Seguros Stage
3. Attend the Christmas concert by candlelight.
Between Christmas classics like “Santa Claus is in Town,” “White Christmas,” “The Drummer Boy,” “Jingle Bells” and many more songs, this multi-sensory candlelight show will immerse you in the magic of the season. On stage, you’ll see a quartet bring these iconic holiday tunes to life.
December 11 and 19
At 9:00 pm Buy your tickets here
Mexican History Museum
4. Listen to Queen’s music on piano
The legendary British band that marked the 70’s and 80’s will be revived through the interpretation of their most successful songs on piano. Pianist Homero Lezzama will transform hits such as “Love of my life” and “Don’t stop me now” into beautiful versions that you have to listen to if you are a Queen fan.
December 6th
At 6:00 p.m. Buy your tickets here
GNP Seguros Stage
5. Enjoy The Nutcracker in ballet
One of the most beloved Christmas tales comes to our city! If you don’t know what to do in Monterrey in December, this staging is one of the must-see plans of the season. The Monterrey Ballet will surprise you with this work full of love and fantasy that will fill the stage with the Christmas spirit.
December 12, 13 and 14
Different schedules From $350 to $700
Monterrey City Theater
6. Celebrate Christmas music at the UANL Orchestra concert.
The majestic UANL Orchestra returns with its traditional Christmas concert along with wonderful Monterrey musicians. The choirs and instruments will take you through an exciting musical journey with the most traditional melodies of the Christmas season.
December 4, 11 and 17
Different schedules Starting at $250
UANL Teatro Universitario and Gran Sala del Teatro de la Ciudad
7. Sing Luis Miguel’s songs in this tribute concert.
Are you a fan of El Sol de Mexico? Then this event will fascinate you! This concert will feature Luismi’s hits such as “Sabor a mí”, “La incondicional”, “Culpable o no”, among others, but in instrumental versions. A magnificent string quartet will be in charge of playing the Mexican singer’s songs by candlelight.
December 11th
At 7:00 pm Buy your tickets here
Mexican History Museum
8. Go for a run with the Run Santa Run
The Santa Run is coming up! This magnificent sporting event will have all the holiday cheer for you to celebrate the magical and loving time of year with a 1K, 5K and 10K run, depending on your own choice of distance challenge. Plus, there will be artificial snow and awesome characters like The Grinch.
December 21
At 8:00 a.m. Adults $450 and children $400
Fundidora Park
9. Relive the best of José José José at his tribute concert
This incredible candlelight tribute concert will feature a program with José José’s most memorable songs, such as “40 y 20”, “El triste”, “Lo pasado, pasado” and more. The show will feature the singer’s music in instrumental versions, as a string quartet will play the melodies on violins, viola and cello.
December 6th
At 9:00 pm Buy your tickets here
Mexican History Museum
10. Attend the concert with music from movies like Dune, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and more.
For true movie buffs! This live candlelight show will be performed by a string quartet that will bring to life the compositions of musician Hans Zimmer, author of soundtracks for iconic films such as Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean, Interstellar and others.
December 6th
At 7:00 p.m. Buy your tickets here
Mexican History Museum