The Monarca Fest Zitácuaro 2026, formerly known as the Monarca Fair, is almost here. According to the mayor of the Michoacán region, the festivities will run from Thursday, February 5th to Sunday, February 22nd.
Fortunately, we are already in the midst of celebrations in various parts of Mexico, such as the Carnival in Chetumal and its shows featuring El Malilla, Nelson Kanzela, and Reik.
The mayor of Zitácuaro, Antonio Ixtláhuac, spoke with the hosts of the program ‘Todo para la mujer’ about the importance of this event.
“We have slightly changed the name from the Monarca Fair to Monarca Fest. It is a tradition that dates back to the 19th century, when the Virgin of Los Remedios, the patron saint of our land, was recognized and celebrated. This festival continues to be celebrated, starting on February 5th and ending on the 22nd,” the mayor stated initially.
“The fair is going to be very popular. Today it’s leaning more towards folk music, because it’s going to be very regional Mexican. ‘Pequeños Musical’ and ‘Banda Jerez’ were already with us last Friday,” the mayor stated on the program hosted by Maxine Woodside.
The concert schedule for this event is already set at the Arena Heróica and the Teatro del Pueblo. If you go, you’ll also find cultural activities, a food court, and more.
Which artists will perform at Monarca Fest Zitácuaro 2026?
According to Antonio Ixtláhuac, the shows at Monarca Fest Zitácuaro 2026 at the Arena Heróica are ticketed, although the entrance fee will only cover costs and won’t be excessive:
Thursday, February 5: performances by Banda El Recodo and Cardenales de Nuevo León.
Saturday, February 7: performances by La Adictiva and El Bebeto.
Friday, February 13: Performances by Gerardo Díaz y su Gerarquía, Los Pajaritos de Tacupa, and Toño y Freddy.
Saturday, February 14: Performance by Belinda.
Sunday, February 15: Jaripeo (Mexican rodeo).
Friday, February 20: Performances by Fidel Rueda, El Yaki, and Juanma.
Saturday, February 21: Performance by Pancho Barraza.
Sunday, February 22: Free performance by Mi Banda El Mexicano.
In addition, there is the open-air theater, where the public will have the opportunity to enjoy free concerts by the following artists:
Thursday, February 5: Performance by Los Yonic’s Zamacona.
Saturday, February 7: Performance by Banda Zeta.
Sunday, February 8: Performance by La Sonora Dinamita.
Thursday, February 12: Performance by Los Caminantes.
Saturday, February 14: La Sonora Santanera performs.
Sunday, February 15: Los Cadetes de Linares performs.
Don’t miss Monarca Fest Zitácuaro 2026, where you can see Belinda, El Recodo, La Adictiva, El Yaki, and more, just 2 hours and 23 minutes from Mexico City.
Source: radioformula
