A detailed guide to the month’s best activities so you can pick your favorite. What’s in store? It’ll be a month full of food, music, and incredible shows
If you’re wondering what to do this May in Monterrey, get ready because the month brings perfect weather, a packed schedule, and the perfect mood for fun.
Between concerts, outdoor events, festivals, dining, and plans to soak up the sunshine, May is the perfect time to break out of your routine and rediscover the city.
Whether you want to make plans with friends, as a couple, or to celebrate Mom, here are the best options to make the most of the month.
A detailed guide to the month’s best activities so you can pick your favorite.
Break your diet at Paladares.
Mexico’s largest food festival returns with a new name and more than 100 restaurants and food trucks. You’ll also be able to enjoy performances by a variety of incredible artists.
Experience Tim Burton: The Labyrinth in Monterrey.
Centro Convex
If you’re looking for something different on your list of things to do in Monterrey in May 2026, the immersive exhibition Tim Burton: The Labyrinth is coming to Monterrey, where you can explore rooms featuring sets, video mapping, music, and over 200 original drawings. Sign up for the waitlist to access the exclusive presale.
Recycle your waste without getting out of your car and take home a little plant.
Céntrika Park
If you’re looking for a unique (and eco-friendly) activity to add to your list of things to do in Monterrey in May, the Recicla y Resuelve program is back in a drive-thru format, allowing you to recycle clean, sorted materials quickly without even getting out of your car.