GUIDES · MONTERREY
Key Facts
- —Dates Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December 2026; regional press, citing the organisers, reports the first two nights sold out, and the 18 December show went on sale on Friday 9 October
- —Venue Arena Monterrey, Avenida Francisco I. Madero 2500, Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León
- —Start time Superboletos lists 21:00 local time for Thursday 17 December (10 pm ET); start times for 16 and 18 December are not published yet
- —Tickets Superboletos (superboletos.com), the official seller for Arena Monterrey; up to eight tickets per purchase
- —Prices MXN 650 (about US$35) to MXN 4,200 (about US$228) face value on the 17 December listing; with fees, MXN 816 (about US$44) to MXN 5,234 (about US$284)
- —Exchange rate Banco de México FIX rate of 18.4163 pesos per dollar, 9 October 2026
- —For US visitors No visa for a tourist trip; fly in with a valid passport book. The State Department lists Nuevo León at Level 2, exercise increased caution (checked 10 October 2026).
The South Texas band behind the Bad Bunny collaboration “un x100to” ends its current tour with three nights in Monterrey, a three-hour drive from the border. Organisers say the first two have sold out, and the third and final night went on sale on 9 October.
Grupo Frontera Monterrey dates are now set at three: the band from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas plays Arena Monterrey on Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December 2026. The shows close its Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour, and tickets for the last night are on sale through Superboletos, the arena’s official seller.
For US fans this is a convenient Grupo Frontera date outside the United States, a short flight from Houston or Dallas and within driving range of Laredo and McAllen. The arena stages the concerts in a 360-degree format, with the stage in the middle of the floor and seats on all sides.
What the Concerts Are and Why They Matter to US Fans
Grupo Frontera, a six-piece band from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, broke through in 2022 with its cover of “No Se Va”, a song first recorded by the Colombian band Morat. Its viral collaboration with Bad Bunny, “un x100to”, then took the band to a far wider audience.
According to MVS Noticias, the Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour has passed 60 concerts across the United States, Europe, Central America, Mexico and South America. That reach on both sides of the border is why a Monterrey residency matters to listeners in Texas as much as to those in Mexico.
According to the organisers, as reported by the Monterrey outlets ABC Noticias and MVS Noticias, more than 15,000 tickets for the first announced show on 17 December sold in about 30 minutes. A second night on 16 December was added and also sold out, so a third and final night on 18 December was announced on Tuesday 6 October.
The organisers present the December run as the definitive close of this tour cycle. That makes the 18 December show the last chance to see this stage production, at least for now.
Dates and Start Times
The three concerts fall on Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December 2026, all at Arena Monterrey in the city centre. The Superboletos event page for 17 December lists the show at 21:00 Monterrey time, which is 10 pm in New York and Miami.
Monterrey stays on UTC−6 all year, and the US East Coast will be on standard time (UTC−5) by December, so Monterrey is one hour behind New York. Texas and the rest of US Central time share Monterrey’s clock in December, so 21:00 in the arena is also 9 pm in Houston and Dallas.
Start times for 16 and 18 December have not been published on the listing we checked. Door times and any opening act have not been announced either, so check the Superboletos page again in the week of the show.
Tickets and Prices
Tickets are sold through Superboletos (superboletos.com), the ticketing company that runs sales for Arena Monterrey, and the third night went on sale on Friday 9 October at 10:00 local time. The listing allows up to eight tickets per purchase.
On the Superboletos listing for 17 December, face values run from MXN 650 (about US$35) in the Balcón upper tier to MXN 4,200 (about US$228) for VIP. Service and facility fees add between MXN 166 (about US$9) and MXN 1,034 (about US$56) per ticket, so the total runs from MXN 816 (about US$44) to MXN 5,234 (about US$284).
Most floor-level and lower-bowl zones, including Barrera Oro and Barrera Platino, cost MXN 2,950 (about US$160) before fees, or MXN 3,703 (about US$201) with fees. Seated zones in the middle tiers range from MXN 1,150 (about US$62) for Preferente Oro to MXN 1,850 (about US$100) for Butaca Platino before fees.
We converted at the Banco de México FIX rate of 18.4163 pesos per dollar for 9 October 2026, so the dollar cost on your card will differ slightly. US cards work on Superboletos in most cases, but some foreign cards are declined by Mexican ticket sites, so have a second card ready.
Web searches on 10 October also returned look-alike sites with names close to Superboletos that offer tickets for these shows. Type the address yourself, buy only from superboletos.com or the arena box office, and treat social-media resale offers as a likely scam.
Getting to Arena Monterrey
Arena Monterrey stands at Avenida Madero 2500 in the Centro district, next to the Parque Fundidora area and in view of the Cerro de la Silla mountain. Most visitors arrive by taxi or ride-hailing app, and the arena is a short ride from the hotels around the Macroplaza and Barrio Antiguo.
Line 1 of the Metrorrey light rail runs close to the arena, which is useful on concert nights when traffic on Madero backs up. Check the last train time before you go, because a 21:00 show in a 360-degree format can finish late.
Monterrey International Airport (MTY) lies in Apodaca, north-east of the city, with direct flights from several US hubs, including Houston and Dallas. Allow at least 30 to 45 minutes by road to the centre, and more on a Friday evening in December.
Driving from Texas is common, and the Colombia crossing near Laredo leads straight into Nuevo León. The State Department’s Mexico advisory limits travel by US government staff between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey to daylight hours on Federal Highway 85D with prior approval, so plan any road trip for daylight.
Safety and Costs for Visitors
The US State Department’s Mexico advisory, checked on 10 October 2026, lists Nuevo León at Level 2, “exercise increased caution”, because of crime. It places no travel restrictions on US government employees within the state, but it warns that criminal activity and violence may occur anywhere in Nuevo León.
US citizens do not need a visa for a short tourist stay, and they need a valid passport book to fly in. Keep your hotel booking and return ticket at hand, since the immigration officer decides how long you may stay.
Inside the arena, follow the venue’s list of banned items on arenamonterrey.com before you set off. Use registered taxis or app rides after the show rather than hailing cars on the street, and keep phones out of sight in the crowds outside.
Mid-December is high season for travel within Mexico, and many Mexicans travel home for the holidays. Book flights and hotels early, and check our guide to the best time to visit Mexico for weather and crowds by region.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
Start times for Wednesday 16 and Friday 18 December, door times and any opening act have not been published. The Superboletos page for 17 December shows 21:00 in its headline and 21:30 in one data field, so the exact start may still shift.
The price list we cite comes from the 17 December listing, and we could not open the separate listing for 18 December. Whether returned or held tickets will appear for the two sold-out nights is also not known.
Earlier this year the band was billed for a free concert in Guadalajara on 15 September, which we covered in a separate guide. No further Mexican dates beyond Monterrey have been announced for December.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Grupo Frontera play Monterrey?
Grupo Frontera plays Arena Monterrey on Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December 2026, closing its Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour. Superboletos lists 21:00 local time (10 pm ET) for 17 December; times for the other two nights are not published yet.
How much are Grupo Frontera tickets in Monterrey?
On the Superboletos listing for 17 December, face values run from MXN 650 (about US$35) to MXN 4,200 (about US$228). With service and facility fees, the total runs from MXN 816 (about US$44) to MXN 5,234 (about US$284), at the Banco de México FIX rate of 9 October 2026.
Where can I buy Grupo Frontera tickets for Arena Monterrey?
Buy only from Superboletos (superboletos.com), the official seller for Arena Monterrey, or at the arena box office. The 18 December show went on sale on Friday 9 October; the 16 and 17 December shows are reported sold out.
Do US citizens need a visa to see Grupo Frontera in Monterrey?
No visa is needed for a short tourist trip, but you need a valid passport book to fly into Mexico. The US State Department lists Nuevo León, the state that includes Monterrey, at Level 2, exercise increased caution.
Sources: Superboletos event page (17 December) · Arena Monterrey · Texas Highways (band background) · ABC Noticias · MVS Noticias (third date) · MVS Noticias (prices) · Banco de México FIX rate · US State Department Mexico advisory
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