Start the year with fun plans! Nature, candlelit concerts, premieres, and more. Take a look at the whole list...
We welcome another new year full of incredible plans! The Christmas holidays are over, but the fun continues with candlelit concerts, eagerly awaited premieres, astronomy tours, and many other unmissable plans. You’ll find everything on our list of things to do in Monterrey in January!
You’ll find everything on our list of things to do in Monterrey in January !
La Gran Posada.
Free admission
Parque España
This event began on December 6 and will be open until January 6.
You can enjoy amusement rides, a children’s area with inflatables, children’s shows, a Christmas bazaar, and a food court. Perfect for saying goodbye to the Christmas season in the city, completely free of charge!
Luztopia.
Cost: $150 pesos
Paseo Santa Lucía in Fundidora Park
Luztopía returned to Monterrey for the 8th year for the Christmas season. During these last few days, you will still find hundreds of lighted figures, amusement rides, shows, and a market.
Enjoy the North Pole Express theme. A train will welcome you and take you on a journey back in time to explore the golden age of railroads. You will see locomotives, antique train cars, and monumental clocks on Art Deco-style platforms.
IMAX Avatar: Fire and Ashes.
From $150 pesos
Papalote Children’s Museum-Monterrey
Are you ready to see the long-awaited premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash? Marvel at the magnificent views of Pandora on the impressive IMAX screen at Papalote Museo del Niño, with the most immersive resolution in the country.
Pueblo Serena Ice Rink.
From $150 pesos with prior reservation
Pueblo Serena Central Park
Enjoy the rest of winter on ice at Pueblo Serena. It is important to note that in order to access the ice rink, you must reserve your spot online in advance.
Don’t know how to skate? You can rent skates to help you skate more safely.
th International Film Festival.
Free admission
Cineteca Nuevo León, Fundidora Park
Different schedules
You can enjoy world cinema, discover the perspectives of different authors, and stories that leave a lasting impression. Check out all the screenings on the official Conarte website.
Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel.
From $710 pesos
Mexican History Museum, Monterrey
And what better way to start the year than with some great tributes! You can enjoy Juan Gabriel’s greatest hits performed live by candlelight.
La La Land in Concert.
From $1,488 pesos
GNP Seguros Stadium
La La Land In Concert inaugurates the first edition of the Cinema Concert Festival in Monterrey, a new cultural event dedicated to great films brought to the stage with a live orchestra.
How does it work? The multi-award-winning film, winner of six Oscars, is projected on a giant screen while the Cinema Concert Orchestra, conducted by Jesús Medina, performs live the unforgettable music of Justin Hurwitz, one of the most iconic scores in contemporary cinema.
Astronomical Tour Under the Winter Sky.
Limited space. More information here.
UANL University Astronomical Observatory
Experience a unique tour where science, history, and adventure come together under one of the best skies in northeastern Mexico.
You will enjoy the regal winter sky in this experience that includes round-trip transportation, a guided tour, nighttime observation, and camping.
Astronomical Camping at La Estanzuela.
Cost: $300 per person
La Estanzuela Natural Park
Limited space available
A talk designed to teach you more about the cosmos, telescope observation, and an astro-landscaping workshop await you. Don’t miss it!
Astronomical Tour Under the Winter Sky.
Limited space. More information here.
UANL University Astronomical Observatory
You will enjoy the regal winter sky in this experience that includes round-trip transportation, a guided tour, nighttime observation, and camping.
An experience designed to learn, explore, and amaze, where the night sky is the star of the show.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
From $675 pesos
Mexican History Museum, Madre Tierra Room
This classic work never goes out of style! And hearing it live by candlelight is always an unforgettable experience. This is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after Candlelight events, and we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings.
From $750 pesos
Mexican History Museum, Monterrey
End the first month of 2026 in the right way! For the first time in the city, there will be a limited edition Candlelight event with a Lord of the Rings theme.
This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music of the films to life.