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FICH 2026 Kicks Off in Ciudad Juárez with Free Cultural Events
Ciudad Juárez, October 14 – The International Festival of Chihuahua (FICH) 2026 has officially commenced in Ciudad Juárez, with a series of free cultural events spanning music, theater, and cinema. Organized by the Secretariat of Culture, the festival aims to engage the local community and showcase Chihuahuan talent, utilizing alternative spaces to attract new audiences to art and culture. The festivities will run from October 14 to October 18.
Diverse Program Across Multiple Venues
The festival’s opening day, October 14, features a rich program at the “El Correo” Regional Library. Attendees can enjoy interdisciplinary art presentations such as “Sonidos de Identidad” at 6:00 PM and “El Eco de Villa” at 6:30 PM. The evening will conclude with a screening of Persia Campbell’s short film “Con Vista al Río” at 7:30 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, the “El Correo” Regional Library will host a workshop titled “El Hip Hop es para niños” led by the Vintagers group at 11:00 AM. Later, film enthusiasts can catch screenings of Emilio Espino’s “Nuestra Sangre” at 6:00 PM and Persia Campbell’s “Los Años de Otto” at 8:00 PM.
Friday, October 16, promises a day filled with theatrical performances and music at the “El Correo” Library. The day begins with “Mirabilia, Cuentos Maravillosos” by Fantasía Impromptu at 10:00 AM, followed by “Girasola y Taro Lastra” by Estigma Circo Teatro at 11:30 AM, and “La doña que detuvo la muerte” by Marionetas Chuto at 1:00 PM. In the afternoon, Meny Mena will present the musical spectacle “Latitud Andina” at 5:30 PM, followed by Evelyn Ivonne’s interdisciplinary art presentation “Lúcida” at 7:00 PM. The day will conclude with a screening of Leonel Chee’s “Vísceras de Bgliconjte” at 8:30 PM.
Weekend Highlights at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte
The festival shifts to the esplanade of the Centro Cultural Paso del Norte (CCPN) on Saturday, October 17. The day’s program includes “The Beatles a lo clásico” by Cuarteto at 3:00 PM, and “Raíces, Identidad, Propósito y Pertenencia” by Grupo Raíces at 4:00 PM. Further musical performances include “Boleros al amor, con amor” by Cuarteto del Recuerdo at 4:30 PM, alongside “Música desde el Braille” by Ensamble Música Braille. A cultural bazaar featuring local producers and food vendors will also be available starting at 5:00 PM.
Vivian Peña will take the stage with her musical performance at 5:15 PM. Concurrently, filmmaker Carlos Tena will offer a talk titled “Cómo hacer cine comercial sin morir en el intento” at the “El Correo” Library at 6:00 PM. Back at the CCPN, “Triverso Ensamble, Exploración sonora” will be presented at 6:00 PM.
The evening at CCPN will be dedicated to music, featuring performances from Kiddie Palmer, “A bailar con la marimba,” “Tha Boom Bap Flames,” Astraliz, “Hvmana Live,” “Desde las Cenizas,” and “La Surf Mafia,” running from 6:20 PM to 9:30 PM.
The FICH 2026 will culminate on Sunday, October 18, with the grand finale, “Rock Jude Fest,” a celebration of classic rock featuring tributes to iconic bands such as Talking Heads, David Bowie, Queen, The Beatles, and The Cure. This closing event will take place at the esplanade of the Centro Cultural Paso del Norte at 8:00 PM.
All FICH 2026 events are free of charge, emphasizing the Secretariat of Culture’s commitment to making art and culture accessible to all residents of Ciudad Juárez.
Source: https://chihuahua.gob.mx/prensa/arrancan-este-miercoles-las-actividades-del-fich-2026-en-ciudad-juarez
