AGP Executive Report

Latino Orchestra Talent: Colombian conductor Juan Felipe Molano says Latino musicians are increasingly seen as a mark of quality in U.S. orchestras. The field includes Costa Rican-raised Giancarlo Guerrero, who leads the Sarasota Orchestra. Montezuma Protest Song: Seventeen musicians have released “Catarata sin Tractor” to spotlight environmental damage near the Montezuma waterfall and call for stronger protection of the area. Costa Rica Arts Calendar: Free museum, film and music events are filling the country’s weekend schedule, while Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will showcase local fantasy and science-fiction authors. Upcoming Concert: Jazz-rock guitarist Alex Skolnick’s trio is scheduled to play Heredia on Nov. 22 as part of its regional tour.

Arts Calendar: Free museum visits, film screenings and live music are filling Costa Rica’s weekend lineup. Local Creators: Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will showcase local fantasy and science-fiction authors, while a new Indo-Costa Rica Film and Cultural Forum was launched at India’s Global Film Festival Noida. Live Music: Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick’s band is scheduled to play Heredia on Nov. 22 as part of the group’s Central American tour.

Local Arts: Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will spotlight local fantasy and science-fiction authors, while a newly launched Indo-Costa Rica Film and Cultural Forum brings the country into an international cultural exchange. Live Music: San José death-metal band Mortual joins Seattle’s Noroth on a split release due Oct. 30; Testament is also scheduled to play Heredia on Nov. 22. Reggae: Tilibop and Sizzla Kalonji’s new single “Dem Nuh Ready” has drawn early streaming attention and radio play in Costa Rica. Weekend Culture: Free museum visits, films and music featured on Costa Rica’s recent weekend calendar.

Reggae: Tilibop and Sizzla’s new single “Dem Nuh Ready” passed 15,000 Spotify streams within hours of release, and Tilibop says Costa Rican radio stations are playing it. Live Music: Testament, featuring guitarist Alex Skolnick, is scheduled to play Heredia’s Sports Palace on November 22. Local Metal: San José band Mortual joins Seattle’s Noroth on a split release due October 30, bringing two distinct underground metal sounds together. Arts & Film: Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 is set to showcase local fantasy and science-fiction authors, while a new Indo–Costa Rica film and cultural forum has launched at India’s Global Film Festival.

Weekend Arts: Costa Rica’s calendar featured free museum visits, films and music, offering an easy way to catch local culture. Music: San José metal band Mortual teamed up with Seattle’s Noroth for a dark new split record, due October 30. Gallery Nights: Atenas has launched a monthly series spotlighting a different artist, with the Central Valley as its backdrop. On Stage: Costa Rica’s National Theater marked its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts. Film and Comics: An Indo-Costa Rica film and cultural forum launched at India’s Global Film Festival, while Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 is set to showcase local fantasy and science-fiction authors.

Weekend Arts: Costa Rica’s calendar is packed with free museums, films and music, while Atenas is launching monthly Gallery Nights featuring a different artist each time. Music: San José death-metal band Mortual joins Seattle’s Noroth on a split record due October 30, bringing two distinct dark sounds together. Live Shows: Costa Rica denied Beéle a concert permit after identifying three paperwork problems. Local Culture: The National Theater marks its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts, and Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will showcase local fantasy and science-fiction authors.

Weekend Arts: Costa Rica’s calendar offers free museum visits, films and music, while the National Theater celebrates its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts. Local Creators: Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will spotlight local fantasy and science-fiction authors; in Atenas, Gallery Nights will feature a different artist each month. San José metal band Mortual is also joining Seattle’s Noroth for a split record due Oct. 30. Live Music: Beéle’s concert permit was denied over paperwork problems, and a Snoop Dogg show was canceled after its promoter was arrested in a drug-money investigation.

Weekend Arts: Free cultural events across San José, Alajuela, San Carlos and Upala include films, theater and live music. A Sunday concert at the National Museum will pair Costa Rican folk tunes with classical, rock and tropical sounds in a celebration of traditional masquerades. Local Music: San José death-metal band Mortual joins Seattle’s Noroth on a split record due Oct. 30, bringing two distinct underground sounds together. Books & Fantasy: Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will showcase local fantasy and science-fiction authors. Visual Arts: Atenas’ Gallery Nights puts a different artist in the spotlight each month, with the Central Valley as its backdrop.

Free Weekend Arts: Costa Rica’s cultural calendar is packed with free music, films, theater and museum events. Sunday’s highlight is a National Band concert at the National Museum celebrating traditional masquerades with folk, classical and contemporary sounds. Film Connections: A new Indo-Costa Rica Film and Cultural Forum was launched in India to connect filmmakers, artists and cultural institutions from both countries. Local Creators: Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 will spotlight local fantasy and science-fiction authors, while Atenas is launching monthly Gallery Nights featuring a different artist. Onstage: The National Theater marked its 129th anniversary with free tours and a concert. Concert Setbacks: Beéle’s concert permit was denied over paperwork problems, and a Snoop Dogg show was cancelled after its promoter was arrested.

Free Culture Weekend: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Culture and Youth is offering free concerts, films, theater and museum events across San José, Alajuela, San Carlos and Upala. Highlights include a Sunday concert celebrating traditional masquerades at the National Museum. Costa Rican Boxing: San José champion Yokasta Valle is set to fight Spain’s Maria Luz Peral in a 10-round bout at Miami’s Nov. 7 “Rumble in Miami.” Comic Con Costa Rica: Local fantasy and science-fiction authors will meet fans at the convention center Oct. 24–25, with Bookafest showcasing independent writers and publishers. Film and Arts: A new Indo-Costa Rica Film and Cultural Forum, launched at a festival in India, aims to connect filmmakers, artists and cultural institutions from both countries. National Theater: The landmark San José venue marked its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts.

Cultural Exchange: India and Costa Rica launched a film and cultural forum at the Global Film Festival Noida, aiming to connect filmmakers, artists, students and creative institutions. Local Pop Culture: Comic Con Costa Rica, set for Oct. 24–25, will spotlight fantasy and science-fiction by local authors alongside comics, manga and games. Film Development: Netflix has joined a Latin American queer-film incubator, with Costa Rican filmmaker Luis Diego Pérez among six selected creators. Concert News: Costa Rica denied Beéle a concert permit over paperwork issues, while a Snoop Dogg show was canceled after its promoter’s arrest. Arts Around the Country: Atenas has launched monthly Gallery Nights, featuring a different artist each time.

Comic Con Costa Rica: Local fantasy and science-fiction authors will meet readers at the October 24–25 convention, which is partnering with independent book fair Bookafest. Film: Costa Rican filmmaker Luis Diego Pérez is among six Latin American creators selected for Netflix-backed queer film incubator, supporting projects from development through industry networking. Concerts: Snoop Dogg’s Costa Rica show was canceled after its promoter was arrested in a drug-money investigation; separately, officials denied singer Beéle a concert permit over paperwork issues. Arts & Heritage: Atenas has launched monthly Gallery Nights featuring a different artist, while San José’s National Theater marked its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts. The capital also welcomed a temporary forest installation and free Saturday music.

Film: Netflix has joined the Santiago-Guadalajara Queer Incubator, supporting six Latin American filmmakers, including Costa Rican Luis Diego Pérez, as they develop feature projects. Live Arts: Costa Rica’s National Theater marks its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts today. Atenas is also launching monthly Gallery Nights, featuring a different artist against a Central Valley backdrop. Concerts: Costa Rica denied Beéle a concert permit over three paperwork issues. A Snoop Dogg show was also canceled after its promoter was arrested in a drug-money investigation. Music in the Capital: San José’s temporary forest project is pairing the urban green space with free Saturday music.

Film Development: Netflix has joined the Santiago-Guadalajara Queer Incubator, supporting six Latin American filmmakers, including Costa Rican Luis Diego Pérez, as they develop feature films. Concert News: Costa Rica denied Colombian singer Beéle’s work permit, and his Parque Viva show was canceled less than a day before it was due to take place; officials cited problems with the contract and permit application. Local Arts: Atenas is launching monthly Gallery Nights, opening Nov. 5 with a solo show by mixed-media artist Terry Eldridge. National Theater: The landmark’s 129th anniversary is being marked with free tours and a concert. Live Music: Snoop Dogg’s Costa Rica concert was canceled after the promoter was arrested in a drug-money investigation; ticket refunds are automatic.

Visual Arts: Atenas launches monthly Gallery Nights on Nov. 5–6, opening with Terry Eldridge’s “Colors of Costa Rica” in a relaxed art-and-dining setting. Live Music: Snoop Dogg’s Costa Rica concert was canceled after its promoter was arrested in a drug-money investigation; ticket refunds will be automatic. Concert Permits: Costa Rica denied Colombian singer Beéle’s work permit over contract and tax paperwork problems, canceling his Parque Viva show less than a day before it was due to take place. Cultural Heritage: San José’s National Theater marked its 129th anniversary with free tours and concerts. Football: Costa Rica is set to face Argentina in November friendlies, alongside Uruguay.

Costa Rican Stages: San José’s National Theater marked its 129th anniversary with free tours and outdoor concerts, including performances by Un Rojo Reggae Band and Orquesta Lubin Barahona y sus Caballeros del Ritmo. New Arts Series: Atenas is launching monthly Gallery Nights on Nov. 5, opening with Terry Eldridge’s “Colors of Costa Rica” in a relaxed setting pairing art, food and Central Valley views. Concert Permits: Colombian singer Beéle’s Parque Viva show was canceled after immigration officials rejected the permit application over contract and tax paperwork problems. Canceled Show: Snoop Dogg’s Costa Rica concert was also called off after the promoter was arrested in a drug-money investigation; ticket refunds are automatic.