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170 years of Teatro Solís exhibition
21 April–7 September 2026Montevideo · Confirmed dateAn outdoor photographic display traces the history of Teatro Solís through archival material from the theatre's documentation centre. The Centro de Fotografía lists the show at Fotopaseo Patio Ciudad Vieja through 7 September.
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7170 years of Teatro Solís exhibition
Fotopaseo Patio Ciudad Vieja
An outdoor photographic display traces the history of Teatro Solís through archival material from the theatre's documentation centre. The Centro de Fotografía lists the show at Fotopaseo Patio Ciudad Vieja through 7 September.
Naturaleza extravagante exhibition 2026
Fotopaseo Intercambiador Belloni
Macro photographs reveal small and unusual creatures found in Uruguay. The Centro de Fotografía confirms this touring display at the Belloni interchange photo walk from 19 May to 5 October.
Estrenos Recientes film cycle 2026
Cultural venues across Montevideo
Thirteen recent Uruguayan fiction and documentary films screen at different cultural venues across Montevideo. This is a collection of individually scheduled screenings, not a continuous event at one cinema.
Latido Afro 2026
Barrio Sur and Palermo
Two guided walks connect places and stories of Afro-Uruguayan heritage in Barrio Sur and Palermo. The municipal listing gives two separate outings—11 and 25 July at 15:00—not a continuous programme between those dates.
Fiesta Nacional del Chocolate 2026
Plaza de los Fundadores
Nueva Helvecia's 12th National Chocolate Festival brings food, craft and family programming to Plaza de los Fundadores. The Ministry of Tourism confirms the Sunday date and describes multiple stages and a town-centre route of flavours.
Constitution Day 2026
Across Uruguay
Uruguay observes the anniversary of the 1830 Constitution on 18 July. It is a paid public holiday, but that does not mean every attraction, shop or transport service follows one identical closure pattern.
Expo Macamba 2026
Peatonal Sarandí
A one-day Afro-Uruguayan fair takes over the Sarandí pedestrian street as part of Montevideo's July programme for Afro-descendant culture. The city calendar confirms 11:00–17:00 on 18 July.
August 2026
2Noche de la Nostalgia 2026
Independent venues across Uruguay
On 24 August, venues across Uruguay stage independently organised parties centred on music from earlier decades. The date is fixed by law, but there is no single nationwide programme, ticket or opening time.
Independence Day 2026
Across Uruguay
Uruguay's Declaration of Independence is commemorated on 25 August. It is a fixed paid public holiday; local ceremonies, business hours and transport arrangements vary.
September 2026
2Punta del Este Marathon 2026
Rambla Circunvalación José Artigas at Las Focas
The 17th Punta del Este Marathon offers 42K, 21K, 10K and 5K races from the waterfront. The organiser publishes separate start times, foreign-runner medical-certificate rules and capped registration.
Expo Prado 2026
Rural del Prado
The 121st international livestock, agro-industrial and commercial exhibition fills the Rural del Prado grounds for ten days. The organiser confirms the dates and venue, while visitor prices and daily programme should be checked live.
October 2026
3Montevideo International Book Fair 2026
Intendencia de Montevideo
The 48th international book fair runs at the Intendencia de Montevideo in October. The Uruguayan Book Chamber confirms the date range and different weekend opening hours; the detailed programme is still the source for individual talks.
Día del Patrimonio 2026
Participating heritage sites across Uruguay
Uruguay's 32nd Heritage Day weekend opens participating places and programmes across the country around the theme of Indigenous roots. The national call confirms 3–4 October and requires registered activities to be free for visitors.
12 October public holiday 2026
Across Uruguay
Uruguay's official 2026 calendar observes the 12 October public holiday on Monday 12 October. It is a common holiday rather than one single visitor event, so service and opening effects must be checked locally.
November 2026
4All Souls' Day public holiday 2026
Across Uruguay
Uruguay observes Día de los Difuntos on 2 November. The official 2026 calendar places it on Monday; it is a public holiday relevant to planning, not a single programmed event.
San Felipe y Santiago race 2026
Route to be published by the Intendencia
Montevideo's municipal road-event calendar confirms the city's classic San Felipe y Santiago race for 14 November. The date is firm, while the 2026 route, start time, distances and registration terms need the later event notice.
Montevideo 15K 2026
Route to be published by the Intendencia
The city road-event calendar confirms Montevideo 15K for Sunday 29 November. The calendar does not yet provide a route, start time or registration offer, so those details remain deliberately unstated.
Ventana Sur 2026
Montevideo venue to be announced
Latin America's audiovisual content market returns to Montevideo for meetings between film-industry professionals. Uruguay's film agency confirms the five-day window; public accreditation, venue and programme information are still to be published.
December 2026
2National Candombe Day 2026
Local programmes across Uruguay
Uruguay marks the National Day of Candombe, Afro-Uruguayan Culture and Racial Equity on 3 December. The date is set by law, but individual performances, marches or talks require separate local programmes.
Christmas / Family Day 2026
Across Uruguay
Uruguay's paid public holiday on 25 December is officially listed as Navidad or Día de la Familia. Many visitor services may reduce hours, but each business and transport operator decides its own practical timetable.