FYJA 2026 transforms Polanco with floral interventions and gardens
From April 30 to May 3, FYJA 2026 will take place in Polanco, Mexico City, as a festival dedicated to floral and landscape design in an open-air setting. The event, themed 'El Jardín Mexicano' (The Mexican Garden), will include ephemeral gardens, floral arches, and facade enhancements in public areas such as Parque América and Avenida Presidente Masaryk. Festival director Patricia Elías Calles remarked on its inception during a 2016 presentation, leading to the inaugural event in 2017. Admission remains free for all attendees. Mayor Mauricio Tabe emphasized the festival's contribution to enhancing walkability. Notably, Avenida Presidente Masaryk will be closed to vehicular traffic on May 2 and 3.
Key facts
- FYJA 2026 takes place in Polanco, Mexico City, from April 30 to May 3.
- The festival includes ephemeral gardens, floral arches, and facade interventions.
- Key locations: Parque América, Parque Lincoln, Avenida Presidente Masaryk, Polanquito, Antara, Miyana.
- Theme: 'El Jardín Mexicano' (The Mexican Garden).
- Patricia Elías Calles is the festival director.
- First edition was in 2017, preceded by a 2016 presentation at Chapultepec Botanical Garden.
- The festival is free and open to the public.
- Avenida Presidente Masaryk closed to cars on May 2 and 3.
Entities
Artists
- Patricia Elías Calles
- Kathrine Grimm
- Mauricio Tabe
Institutions
- FYJA
- Glocal Design Magazine
- Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo
- Jardín Botánico de Chapultepec
Locations
- Polanco
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Parque América
- Parque Lincoln
- Avenida Presidente Masaryk
- Polanquito
- Antara
- Miyana
- Chapultepec Botanical Garden