Festival Internacional de Artes Escenicas

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Arts & CultureMontevideo
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFIDAE distinguishes itself by extending well
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UYU
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Internacional de Artes Escenicas in Montevideo

FIDAE, the Festival Internacional de Artes Escenicas de Montevideo, is an annual international performing arts festival that reached its 9th edition in October 2025 under the theme Imaginacion Vital. The festival brought roughly 30 productions to Montevideo along with presence in three Uruguayan departments, including Paysandu, featuring theater companies from Spain, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina alongside Uruguayan work.

Each October, Montevideo's theater venues host a festival built around a specific ambition: using live performance to build cultural bridges between Uruguay and the wider Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FIDAE distinguishes itself by extending well beyond Montevideo, with the 2025 edition specifically noted for its presence in three departments rather than staying confined to the capital, including a touring stop in Paysandu covered by that department's own Intendencia

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival draws international companies from across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world, six productions from Spain, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina in the 2025 edition alone, giving Uruguayan audiences access to contemporary performing arts work they would otherwise need to travel abroad to see

03

The city starts moving

Programming director Gustavo Zidan has been publicly associated with shaping the festival's curatorial direction and its year-to-year thematic framing, such as the 2025 theme, Imaginacion Vital, Vital Imagination

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Positions performing arts as a tool for international cultural exchange

Water and renewal

Living ritual

drawing explicitly on a stated dialogue between Spanish

The sacred route

Living ritual

Latin American and Uruguayan theatrical traditions

The local code

Living ritual

continuing a festival format that expanded from Montevideo into multiple Uruguayan departments including Paysandu

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use the event area in Montevideo to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Early October in Montevideo is mid-spring, generally mild with cool mornings, so layers work well; indoor theater venues are climate controlled, so dress for comfort during performances.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Montevideo.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

UYU

Family friendly

unknown

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Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportUse the event area in Montevideo to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Montevideo.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Montevideo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Montevideo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearEarly October in Montevideo is mid-spring, generally mild with cool mornings, so layers work well; indoor theater venues are climate controlled, so dress for comfort during performances.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uruguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Internacional de Artes Escenicas?

Festival Internacional de Artes Escenicas is listed for October · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Internacional de Artes Escenicas take place?

The festival is listed in Montevideo, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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