21st Cancun Monologue Festival
đ The 21st Monologue Festival, Teatro a una Sola Voz, comes to CancĂșn from July 9 to 15, 2026, bringing seven productions from across Mexico and one international collaboration to the stage at Teatro 8 de Octubre.
Organized by the federal Ministry of Culture, INBAL, the Benito JuĂĄrez municipal government, and the CancĂșn Institute of Culture and Arts, the festival features performances for children, teens, and adults as part of the Central-Southeast Circuit.
Performance Lineup
Thursday, July 9 | 8 PM
En Nombre de la Mancha
De la Mancha Teatro Ilustrado
Recommended for ages 8+
Friday, July 10 | 8 PM
2012: El mundo se va a acabar
Grupo de Teatro Dionisio, Jalisco
Adults only | Ages 18+
Saturday, July 11 | 7 PM
La tragedia de la gallina
Voces en Ărbita, Baja California
Recommended for ages 15+
Sunday, July 12 | 1 PM
Misky
Tochtli-Estudio Nómadx and Gestus Humor y Artes Escénicas
Peru / Tlaxcala collaboration
Family-friendly | Ages 9+
Monday, July 13 | 8 PM
Emilio en las nubes
Hidalgo, MichoacĂĄn, and Puebla collaboration
Recommended for ages 15+
Tuesday, July 14 | 8 PM
Tierra sagrada
Châiâibalil Colectivo EscĂ©nico, YucatĂĄn
Recommended for ages 15+
Wednesday, July 15
Los viajes del abuelo
Proyecto Teatro Solar, Mexico City
Family-friendly | Ages 5+
All performances will be held at Teatro 8 de Octubre, located on Avenida ChichĂ©n ItzĂĄ in Supermanzana 23, CancĂșn. Seating is limited, and guests are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Late entry will not be permitted once each performance begins. The works will be performed in Spanish.