Cultural festivals announced in León and Nuevo León

The Fundación MonteLeón International Chamber Music Festival will hold its 15th edition in León, Spain, from December 4 to 8, 2026. Hosted at the Auditorio Ciudad de León, the festival features five daily concerts ranging from string quartets to voice and piano recitals.

The lineup includes the Gerhard Quartet, the Rodin Trio, the Kebyart saxophone quartet, a soprano and piano duo, and a closing performance by cellist Mon-Puo Lee.

In Mexico, the 19th edition of the Santa Lucía International Festival (FISL) is scheduled to take place in Nuevo León from October 22 to November 4, 2026. The festival will feature 182 shows across 33 locations, involving over 900 artists from 15 countries.

Key venues include the Nuevo Parque del Agua, La Milarca, and Parque Fundidora. Highlights include an inaugural tribute to Juan Gabriel, Day of the Dead celebrations, and a closing performance by Swedish DJ Galantis.