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An essential figure in today’s Mexican music scene, Natalia Lafourcade has masterfully blended traditional genres with contemporary sounds, exploring Mexico’s cultural identity while connecting with diverse audiences. Over the past decade, her work has sought to restore the social fabric through art, inspiring new generations to value and respect their roots. The most awarded female artist in Latin Grammy history (18 awards), Lafourcade will present a new show with intimate arrangements, reinterpreting her greatest hits and introducing new songs.Suitable for all audiences.Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket if they do not occupy a seat. 26 MAY 2026 - 21 H Auditorio Nacional Adela Reta - Sala Eduardo Fabini <a data-mce-href="https://sodre.gub.uy/espectaculos/natalia-lafourcade/" href="https://sodre.gub.uy/espectaculos/natalia-lafourcade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://sodre.gub.uy/espectaculos/natalia-lafourcade/</a> <figure id="figure-w0tjrao0lvmjwxvsui" class=""><img id="w0tjrao0lvmjwxvsui" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/17hWwaGbM6Ve7Xoltoco3O07udvNbBPM71fN7Tu5yeN34rX1tp8ldeeKU25hw5Ev.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="100%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/17hWwaGbM6Ve7Xoltoco3O07udvNbBPM71fN7Tu5yeN34rX1tp8ldeeKU25hw5Ev.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% 50%;"></figure>

Natalia Lafourcade - Cancionera tour

Produced by Damián Sequeira, Diego El Cigala’s show blends flamenco with Latin rhythms such as Cuban son and salsa.This tour takes him to cities across the region, offering an “intimate and passionate” journey that celebrates the essence of the genre and the sounds of Latin America. The performance traces a musical path through his greatest hits and songs by other artists which, through his distinctive style, have become audience favorites.Accompanied by his highly talented band, El Cigala performs a repertoire marked by expressive intensity and musical richness. The show also features a flamenco dancer on stage, adding a powerful visual element that complements the music.“Flamenco is so vast and so beautiful that it doesn’t need to be fused with anything.” — Diego El Cigala<figure id="figure-02p85sk0wnmjd5er7a"><img id="02p85sk0wnmjd5er7a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2wofinbL1HsmjYfug10rgdHnkwKzUJAbqP6r4ra3pBJja0HdMeoMrmVT8iyBkcoh.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2wofinbL1HsmjYfug10rgdHnkwKzUJAbqP6r4ra3pBJja0HdMeoMrmVT8iyBkcoh.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Performance: Monday, April 6, 2026 — 8:00 PMVenue: César Campodónico HallTickets: See seating options and prices belowGenre: Music, Flamenco, Flamenco DanceStart date: 04/06/2026 https://www.teatroelgalpon.org.uy/espectaculos/el-cigala-flamenco-y-son/

Diego El Cigala – Flamenco and Son

Portal Serena is a collaboration born from the meeting of Portal Bosque and La Serena — the festival created by the Drexler brothers.A unique two-day event immersed in nature, placing the song at its core: as a cultural root, a bridge between languages, and a space for shared celebration.As a Portal Bosque member, you’ll always have access to special presale ticket prices. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!For years, La Serena has celebrated song as a shared fire that brings together cultures and generations. Portal Bosque, with its natural setting, opens the door to experiences of community, coexistence, play, and experimentation.Over two days, audiences will enjoy concerts, jam sessions, and workshops open to the whole family, as well as moments of artistic exchange among creators from diverse backgrounds and musical traditions.More than a festival, it’s an invitation to live alongside art in a truly unique environment.(The full program will be announced very soon at portalserena.org and on @portalbosque) <a href="https://www.portalserena.org/" data-mce-href="https://www.portalserena.org/">https://www.portalserena.org/</a><figure id="figure-uv4bxgcwqtmj9b6k1p"><img id="uv4bxgcwqtmj9b6k1p" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/31He4S7td28Fs9mDtGjpxFW02geW4naBz5a9hjk5LfHSv5aX3T7xa501x72J7lAe.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/31He4S7td28Fs9mDtGjpxFW02geW4naBz5a9hjk5LfHSv5aX3T7xa501x72J7lAe.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

PORTAL SERENA two Days to Connect Through Music

This “terrifying comedy”—as described by its author—introduces us to two women, the Fandiño sisters: Maruxa and Coralia.Set in post–Spanish Civil War Galicia, in an attempt to avoid imprisonment, the sisters pretend to be mad. Every day at exactly two o’clock, to the sound of the bells of La Berenguela (from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela), they stroll through the town square, wearing heavy makeup and striking, almost ridiculous outfits, in a kind of daily theatrical performance.Today, statues commemorating them can be found in Alameda Park in Santiago de Compostela, with the distinctive feature that the color and style of their clothing constantly change, as they are repainted again and again—just as the sisters themselves did. These seamstresses, living in poverty, continually reinvented themselves, resisting hunger and persecution through creativity and imagination.The author makes it clear that this is not intended as a biography and that the characters are entirely fictional. We approach them, therefore, with respect, tenderness, and humor, wondering to what extent their simulated madness may have gradually become real.<figure id="figure-4pzi5d9vrwmjd4yweb" class=""><img id="4pzi5d9vrwmjd4yweb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/35hHZLPp4TwGn9HyzqF7E3NHuZcB2TXABaFZ4LQ7tNmmprWAejbM096mI6pBybuB.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/35hHZLPp4TwGn9HyzqF7E3NHuZcB2TXABaFZ4LQ7tNmmprWAejbM096mI6pBybuB.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Cast: Myriam Gleijer and Alicia AlfonsoMinimum age: 12Teatro El GalpónAv. 18 de Julio 1618

Two O’Clock Sharp (Sala Atahualpa)

From January 10 to 16, 2026, ARCA – International Festival of Films on Arts celebrates its 5th edition at MACA – Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry, reaffirming its role as a key space for reflection on art, images, and contemporary thought.This edition presents a carefully curated selection of international films that explore key figures in art and architecture, examine the museum as a living space, and place authorship, power, memory, and representation in dialogue.The program includes special screenings, meetings with artists and filmmakers, and activities that expand the experience beyond the screen.ARCA 2026 also features:ARCA Kids, with proposals for children and families Américas Originarias, a space dedicated to Indigenous artists from across the continent ARCA Conecta, a professional platform bringing together Uruguayan film and audiovisual projects focused on artWith each edition, ARCA continues to grow as a space for encounter and critical reflection. This fifth edition celebrates the path traveled while inviting audiences to rethink who tells the history of art—and from where.All activities are free and open to the public.<a href="https://arcafilmfestival.com/" data-mce-href="https://arcafilmfestival.com/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">https://arcafilmfestival.com/﻿</a><figure id="figure-jb1f3150af8mjxjgjpj" class=""><img id="jb1f3150af8mjxjgjpj" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/8C3AjPsvPcKijnTwiK4atWMZm5JVuyeryA7w5V34XMWDsE36sIjkwYsmQsQgKPPg.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/8C3AjPsvPcKijnTwiK4atWMZm5JVuyeryA7w5V34XMWDsE36sIjkwYsmQsQgKPPg.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>

ARCA at MACA

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry (MACA) is honored to present Lucio Fontana: Genius of Two Worlds, the first exhibition dedicated to the artist in Uruguay. This exhibition represents a major cultural milestone for the country and offers a unique opportunity to explore the universe of a creator who transformed the history of modern and contemporary art.Lucio Fontana (1899–1968), born in Rosario, Argentina, and educated between Argentina and Italy, was an artist who transcended borders and disciplines. His work introduced a new conception of space in art, challenging the traditional limits of sculpture and painting and driving a profound transformation in 20th-century artistic practices.Curated by Fontana specialist Luca Massimo Barbero, the exhibition brings together 72 works, including ceramics, sculptures, drawings, and canvases, tracing the different stages of the artist’s career—from his early sculptural and ceramic works to the celebrated Concetti spaziali, where matter, light, and void merge into a radically new visual language.The exhibition journey allows visitors to explore his formative years in Rosario and at the Brera Academy in Milan; his experiments with ceramics and plaster during the 1930s; and his decisive return to Argentina in 1940, when the foundations of Spatialism emerged. With the White Manifesto, Fontana articulated the notion of “real space,” integrating art, science, and technology while anticipating conceptual and performative art.His iconic tagli—the slashes in the canvas—condense his artistic philosophy: a gesture opening toward infinity and a poetic reflection on matter, light, and void.Through this exhibition, MACA reaffirms its commitment to the dissemination of modern and contemporary art and its mission to build bridges between Latin America and Europe. The exhibition invites the public to rediscover a creator whose vision continues to expand the boundaries of contemporary art.The exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue, co-published by MACA and Allemandi Editore, featuring texts by Luca Massimo Barbero and previously unpublished graphic material, made possible thanks to the generous support of the Fondazione Lucio Fontana.&nbsp; In the Words of Curator Luca Massimo BarberoThis exhibition, marking Lucio Fontana’s return to the Americas, Genius of Two Worlds, is a round-trip journey across the Atlantic. Internationally renowned for the tagli (Slashes) of the Attese (Expectations), this exceptional occasion also looks back to what came before: his formative years in his father’s workshop in Rosario and at the Brera Academy in Milan; the radical and turbulent 1930s, marked by plasters, drawings, and early kiln experiments, where ceramics immediately became a laboratory for extraordinary, telluric, and iridescent sculptures. This thread reappears throughout his entire career, alongside canvases and metals, as a rigorous and continuous practice.His return to Argentina in 1940 opens a decisive chapter. In Buenos Aires, the concept of “real space” becomes method: alongside studies for the National Flag Monument and the remarkable San Juan, he develops the White Manifesto, which soon afterward, in Milan, gives rise to Spatialism. From this moment emerge the environments, where space becomes matter, like terracotta, and void takes on tangible form.With Spatialism, the painting definitively leaves the frame and sculpture abandons the pedestal: the artwork is no longer an object, but an event and a state to be experienced. From this intuition emerges a complex and articulated lexicon, in which matter is first challenged through the buchi (holes)—“I make a hole, through it infinity passes, light passes…,” Fontana wrote—and later through the rigorous discipline of the tagli (slashes), which carry this poetic vision toward a strict and controlled dimension. “The slashes,” the artist noted, “are above all a philosophical statement, an act of faith in infinity, an affirmation of spirituality.”This exhibition, which once again unites Italy and South America, revolves around two decisive aspects: training and method. From the earliest ceramics to the Attese, Fontana’s search maintains absolute coherence—a continuous line that makes space the substance of the work and light its vital breath.&nbsp; About the ProtagonistsLucio Fontana (1899–1968)One of the great protagonists of 20th-century art, founder of Spatialism, Fontana revolutionized the relationship between matter, light, and space, paving the way for conceptual and performative avant-gardes. His work is held in major museums worldwide, including MoMA (New York), Tate Modern (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), and Museo del Novecento (Milan).Luca Massimo Barbero (Turin, 1963)Art historian and curator. Director of the Institute of Art History at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini and Scientific Advisor to the Fondazione Lucio Fontana. Former Associate Curator of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice), and author of foundational studies on the artist, including the Catalogue Raisonné of Works on Paper (2013) and the Catalogue of Ceramic Sculptures (2023).&nbsp; Exhibition Details Opening: January 6, 2026 — 6:00 PM Dates: January 6 to March 31, 2026 Venue: MACA Museum — Gallery 2 Curator: Luca Massimo Barbero Catalogue: Published by Allemandi / MACA<figure id="figure-nzqmyz5zjrmj96xcv2"><img id="nzqmyz5zjrmj96xcv2" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10Yj6O5BrIH0RO0GVUwDKCuOIwSbG3gaLZWUwF3hfi6zx7u7eXZICPMykRSei7it.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10Yj6O5BrIH0RO0GVUwDKCuOIwSbG3gaLZWUwF3hfi6zx7u7eXZICPMykRSei7it.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure>

Lucio Fontana: Genius of Two Worlds

The Garzón Cultural