Visiting Guanajuato means diving into a universe of history, culture, and tradition. To make the most of your experience, Guanajuato Travel offers the best recommendations on must-visit places, events, and experiences. This month, one of the top cultural destinations is the Museo Iconográfico del Quijote (MIQ), featuring a lineup of music, film, exhibitions, and workshops for all tastes. From the eerie tales of Edgar Allan Poe to the magic of a string quartet, each event promises a unique experience. Here are February’s must-see events.
Music: Great Talents on Stage
The Patio de las Esculturas will host a special performance by the Concertistas de Bellas Artes String Quartet, in collaboration with the National Coordination of Music and Opera of INBAL.
Thursday, February 27 at 8:00 PM
General admission: $80 | Seniors and students: $50
At Patio Abierto, more live music awaits:
- Cintia Escamilla (piano solo, Saturday, February 8, 7:00 PM, voluntary donation from $100).
- Song of Longing, a piano and vocal concert by Margarita Martínez and Everardo Rojas Silva (Saturday, February 15, 7:00 PM, voluntary donation from $100).
Cinema: Edgar Allan Poe Mystery Nights
The MIQ’s Monday Movie Nights present “E.A. Poe Through the Eyes of Vincent Price”, a selection of films inspired by the works of the master of horror, coordinated by Alejandro Montes Santamaría.
- Tales of Terror (February 10)
- The Tomb of Ligeia (February 17)
- An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe (February 24)
All screenings at 7:00 PM | Free entry, limited seating.
Art in the Patio de las Esculturas
On Friday, February 21, at 6:00 PM, the MIQ will inaugurate two must-see exhibitions:
- Retrospective, by José Escalera.
- Continent of Light, featuring works by Américo Hernández, Carlos Marmolejo, and Enrico Hernández.
Free entry, limited capacity. Exhibitions remain open until April 20, 2025.
Workshops and Performances at La Manchita
- Origami and Intro to Japanese (ages 12 and up, Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM, February 6 – April 10).
- “Stories That Feel,” a storytelling performance by Lunena (Saturday, February 22, 12:00 PM, free entry, limited capacity).
Literary Encounters
On Wednesday, February 26, at 7:00 PM, the MIQ will host the editorial presentation of Diana Espinoza, as part of the IEEG Editorial Tour (free entry).
At the Eulalio Ferrer Cervantine Library, free workshops continue:
- Reading and Creation Inspired by Federico García Lorca (Fridays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, until May 23).
- Verse and Its Techniques (Interpretation) (Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM, until May 20).
- Cervantes’ Readers and Readings, led by Alecxaí Yllades de la Fuente (Wednesday, February 12, 4:00 PM).
This February, the MIQ invites you to immerse yourself in art and imagination with a cultural program designed to captivate all audiences. Check out Guanajuato Travel for more recommendations on what to do in the city and make the most of your cultural experience!
