April 14 – 18, 2027  ·  San Salvador, El Salvador

San Salvador Art Week 2027

A new international cultural platform positioning San Salvador as a creative epicenter of Latin America. Contemporary art, design, architecture and innovation, across one week.

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20+Venues
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Overview

Territories in Transformation

Territory · Identity · Memory · Sustainability · Future

San Salvador Art Week 2027 brings together artists, galleries, cultural institutions, curators, collectors and creative agents in an experience that celebrates creativity, cultural exchange and regional innovation.

For one week, exhibitions, urban interventions, curatorial programs, professional gatherings and special events will activate the city's landmark spaces. The curatorial theme frames contemporary art, experimental architecture, creative technology and public space as languages to explore the relationship between people and their environment.

The program seeks to strengthen ties between institutions, foster collecting and open new opportunities for international collaboration, positioning San Salvador as an emerging destination within the global cultural circuit.

Program

Featured experiences

01

International exhibitions

Contemporary art by local and international artists, with curatorial programming and conferences, panels and professional gatherings.

02

Urban interventions

Public art and activations across the city: murals, large-format sculptures and tours through the Historic Center.

03

Immersive installations

New technologies, digital media and sensory experiences that expand the limits of the artwork.

04

VIP experiences

International networking for collectors and galleries, with exclusive hospitality and high-profile gatherings.

05

Music, food & lifestyle

Contemporary culture that goes beyond the visual arts and activates the city's nightlife and satellite events.

06

Monumental intervened sculptures

40 life-size horse sculptures intervened by leading artists, installed along the city's main avenues, and 40 giant sea turtle sculptures intervened by artists across the four Surf City venues.

07

Bitcoin Art Expo

At Bitcoin Beach and a hall of the National Palace. An exploration of individual sovereignty, freedom and how technology can free us, in a country where Bitcoin has shaped El Salvador's recent history.

08

Symposiums and workshops

Artistic symposiums and workshops among professionals for the cultural enrichment of El Salvador and the region.

Highlights

Two forces that drive the week

San Salvador Art Week is the umbrella that brings many events together. At its heart are SSACO, the institutional and curatorial core, and MAD EXPO, the special event for materials, architecture and design.

The main event

San Salvador Contemporary Art

The institutional and curatorial core of San Salvador Art Week 2027. It connects artists, galleries, cultural institutions and collectors at a regional and international level, and leads the programming of exhibitions, conferences and professional gatherings.

  • Connects artists, galleries and institutions
  • Leads exhibitions and professional gatherings
  • The center of VIP experiences and networking
  • A visibility platform for El Salvador's art
Discover SSACO
Special event

Materials · Architecture · Design

The official platform for materials, architecture and design at San Salvador Art Week. It connects innovation, sustainability and creativity through immersive exhibitions, live prototyping, experimental architecture and materials labs. This is where the sculptures and large-scale physical work live.

01 · Material Innovation LabExploration of sustainable and innovative materials.
02 · Architecture FuturesUrban visions and experimental architecture at real scale.
03 · Design & Fabrication ZoneDigital fabrication, interactive workshops and prototypes.
04 · Landscape & Urban NatureGardens, urban nature and environmental sustainability.
Discover MAD EXPO

Galleries

Participating galleries

The list of national and international galleries will be announced soon. If you represent a gallery and want to take part in the first edition, get in touch.

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April 14 – 18, 2027  ·  San Salvador, El Salvador

Official dates

Itinerary · April 14 – 18

Five days to activate the city. The detailed program by venue and time will be published soon.

Wed Apr 14
14
Opening & launch
Thu Apr 15
15
Art & exhibitions
Fri Apr 16
16
MAD EXPO · main day
Sat Apr 17
17
Architecture & design
Sun Apr 18
18
Closing & VIP gala

Venues

A map that activates the whole region

From San Salvador's landmark spaces to the Surf City coast and the towns of the regions. Explore where each experience happens.

San Salvador metro area Coast · Surf City Regions
  • Palacio Nacional San Salvador
  • Teatro Nacional San Salvador
  • Centro Histórico San Salvador
  • Plaza Futura Col. Escalón
  • Presidente Plaza San Benito
  • Museo MUNA Av. La Revolución
  • Pinacoteca · UES University Campus
  • Salamanca Convention Center Antiguo Cuscatlán
  • Puerto de La Libertad La Libertad
  • El Tunco Surf City
  • El Sunzal Surf City
  • El Zonte Surf City
  • Sunset Park La Libertad
  • Suchitoto Cuscatlán
  • Panchimalco San Salvador
  • La Palma Chalatenango

Venues confirmed to date. The assignment of each experience by venue will be announced soon.

Take part

Registration & tickets

Registration

For artists, gallerists and event attendees. The registration form will open soon.

Open form

Coming soon

Buy tickets

Ticket sales will open in the coming months. Leave us your interest and be among the first to know.

Buy tickets

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Partners & sponsors

Join an international cultural platform

San Salvador Art Week offers different partnership levels, from naming rights to destination alliances. Sponsoring brands will be announced soon.

Become a partner
01
Title SponsorMaximum brand visibility, naming rights and presence across all communications.
02
Cultural PartnerInstitutional collaborations and curatorial integration before the global cultural community.
03
VIP Experience SponsorExclusive hospitality for collectors and high-profile premium networking.
04
MAD EXPO PartnerPresence on the architecture, design and materials platform.
05
Destination PartnerAlliances in tourism, hospitality and city activation.
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Contact

Let's talk

Are you an artist, gallery, curator, brand or media outlet? Get in touch and let's build the first edition together.

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+503 6110 1000

Main venue

Museo MUNA, Avenida de la Revolución, Local #3 · San Salvador