Beyond Cervantino | Julieta Venegas with the University of Guanajuato Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the essence of the Cervantino International Festival from Teatro Santa Ana with an exclusive broadcast of Julieta Venegas’ concert alongside the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato. Over 90 minutes, her career-defining songs are reinvented in a sweeping symphonic format, blending pop lyricism with orchestral richness for a fresh musical experience.
Premiered to acclaim in Tijuana with the Baja California State Orchestra and later presented in Uruguay’s Sodre National Auditorium, this project has wowed audiences across the continent. In 2024, Julieta Venegas drew record crowds to Mexico City’s iconic Zócalo and earned recognition as one of Latin music’s Leading Ladies—an honor bestowed by the Latin Grammy Awards to mark her influential artistry and impact on contemporary music.
This broadcast offers a unique chance to witness Julieta’s artistry in a symphonic setting, celebrating her Mexican heritage and the power of collaboration between acclaimed musicians. Experience a journey through nostalgia, innovation, and the vibrant spirit that defines both the artist and the Cervantino Festival.
Organizer
The Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. is a nonprofit cultural center and authorized charitable organization. Guided by principles of social justice, the promotion of the common good, and multiculturalism, its mission is to provide educational and cultural activities that foster harmonious integration within the community. The vision of the Biblioteca is to be a multidisciplinary and inclusive center that meets the community’s demand for training, information, and recreation, facilitating prosperity, peace, and free access to knowledge for all residents of San Miguel de Allende.
Venue
Teatro Santa Ana, located within the Biblioteca Pública at Insurgentes 25 in downtown San Miguel de Allende, is an intimate cultural venue with a rich and layered history. The building dates back to the mid-1700s, originally serving as a home for women and girls before becoming the city’s municipal slaughterhouse and, in 1958, a center for community learning. The theater itself was inaugurated in 1998, quickly becoming a beloved space for drama, music, dance, film, and special events. With its modern amenities and warm atmosphere, Teatro Santa Ana continues to foster artistic creativity and community engagement in the heart of the city.
