In addition to Mother’s Day And other commemorations, May comes with a varied cultural agenda, in which you You will have the opportunity to attend various artistic activitieseither on your own or accompanied by family and friends in different cultural enclosures of the country.
Film festivals, theatrical works and events in historical museums in Guatemala are just some of the activities you can schedule for this month.
Some of the events are suitable for all audiences, So you can share family quality time if you wish.
Most activities will be carried out in the Guatemala Cityat different times. Take note of each of the details and Keep the organizers updates aware of the updates to avoid inconveniences with programming.
What activities cannot be lost during May in Guatemala?
1. Symphonic tribute to Luis Miguel “If they leave us” – May 8
The Lux Theater will be the enclosure where this musical tribute dedicated to the singer will be held Luis Miguel. According to official information, You can enjoy a live youth symphony orchestra. In addition, it was announced that there will be a scenic setting during the event. The appointment is at 8:00 p.m.
2. International film sample: Memory, Truth and Justice – From May 8 to 18
Over 15 years, this film sample has presented various film proposals based In social impact themes. According to the official statement, there will be several premieres of national films, such as Mexico 86by director César Díaz, director of Our mothersawarded film in Cannes.
The sample will be carried out in the Capitol cinemas and the Cultural Center of Spain (CCE), in Zone 1 capital.
3. Theater: That terrible worm of ignorance – May 11, 18 and 25
That terrible worm of ignorance It is a play suitable for all audiences, produced by the suitcase productions. According to the group, it is a family comedy that exposes the effects of ignorance In a society where children are exposed to screens. The presentations will be held at the IGA Theater, area 4 capital, at 11.00.
4. Music Party 2025 – May 17
Free activity organized by French Alliance in Guatemala. There will be live music in different points of Antigua Guatemalaincluding the arch of Santa Catalina, the Cerro de la Cruz and the Central Park of the Colonial City, among others. In addition, you can find food and drink sales. Start at 2:30 p.m.
5. Tours during the International Museum Day – May 18, 2025
In the commemorative framework of this celebration, various Museums They will remain open and plan their own activities. According to the organizers, some enclosures that will be open are: The Luis de Lion Museum House, the Natural History Museum of the University of San Carlos, the Vical Museum and the Guatemala Children Museum.
In addition, there will be other open museums, including the Rafael Álvarez Ovalle Museum, the Guatemala Sports Museum and the La Ruta Maya Foundation.
6. Festival Central America Account – From May 19 to 26, 2025
It’s about One of the most important literary festivities in the region. During the event, attendees can witness an inaugural talk with the Spanish singer -songwriter Joan Manuel Serratfollowed by other activities in which you can have an approach with more than 60 authors from 15 different countries. These will address issues related to freedom of expression and migration.
7. Comedy Festival Lux de Risa – May 22
This festival will take place at the Lux Theater, zone 1, at 8 pm. It is the first activity organized in Guatemala in its kind. During the event, You can enjoy different comic monologues presented by Guatemalan exponents of the stand-up.
8. Theater: Around the world in 80 days – every Friday in May
The adaptation of this literary classic has reached the stage of the Popular University (UP). “The story follows the amazing journey of Phileas Fogg, a meticulous and phlegmatic British gentleman who bets all his fortune to which You can circumnave the balloon in eighty days”, Describe the UP in the summary of the scenic setting. The functions will be every Friday in May at 7 pm at the Manuel Galich theater of the UP.