The council of Vigo will allocate 17.5% more resources to cultural programming in 2027 compared to the previous year. Mayor Abel Caballero stated that the cultural activities in Vigo are unmatched by other cities of similar size, reaffirming the local government's "vocational dedication" to promoting culture, which he described as vital to the city's roots.
In the upcoming budget, €1,316,000 will be dedicated to the Neira Vilas and Juan Compañel libraries, while €4,589,000 will be allocated to museums, reflecting a 16% increase of €647,000. The Marco Museum will receive €800,000, and other institutions such as the Liste Museum and the Laxeiro Foundation will see increases of €10,000 each, bringing their allocations to €137,000 and €130,000 respectively. Additionally, €60,000 is earmarked for the acquisition of artwork.
Other budget highlights include €40,000 for the Pinacoteca, €30,000 for the Colmeiro collection, €300,000 for exhibitions, €624,000 for museum security, and €514,000 for public service operations. A further €100,000 will support the museum dynamisation plan.
The new budget also includes €57,000 for educational programmes and school visits, alongside €55,000 for outdoor cinema and concerts. Planned improvements to museums will total €1 million.
Caballero emphasised the importance of cultural promotion in the new municipal budgets, which will allocate €3,636,329, an increase of €686,329. Notably, the gala for the MAX Theatre Awards will receive €230,000 from the council.
The council's support extends to cultural entities promoting music, performing arts, photography, cinema, and literature. Key investments include:
- Music Bands: €233,200
- Polyphonic Choirs: €205,000
- Orquesta 430: €150,000
- Cultural Association Interfolc: €115,000
- Programme Vente con Nós: €115,000
- Vigo Classical Orchestra: €60,000
- Friends of the Opera: €60,000
- Mayeusis Foundation: €60,000
- Amador Vigo Theatre: €50,000
- Casablanca Choir: €42,500
- Institute of Vigueses Studies: €40,000
- Sports and Cultural Centres Group: €40,000
- Piano Competition: €40,000
- Vigo Philharmonic Society: €15,000
- Book Fair: €15,000
- Photography Marathon: €12,000
- Sondeseu Foundation: €12,000
- Violin Competition: €12,000
- Kerouac Festival: €5,000
- Ensalle Theatre: €10,000
- Ártika Salon: €10,000
- Sinsal Festival: €7,000
- Private entity grants: €10,000
- Vertixe Sonora: €7,000
- Children's Classical Orchestra KV221: €10,000
- Freaky Film Festival grant: €6,000
- Mountain Film Showcase with Montañeiros Celtas: €4,000
Additionally, the council has allocated €80,000 for competitive grants for entities organising cultural events and activities. The new budget will also provide €2.1 million for various programming, including:
- Auditorium Mar de Vigo: €500,000
- Jules Verne Exhibition: €501,512
- Urban Art Programme: €350,000
- Cultural Activities for Urban Art Programme: €100,000
- Municipal Auditorium Programming: €260,000
- VigoCultura Programming: €230,000
- Municipal Auditorium Management: €120,100
- Archive Recovery and Dynamisation Plan: €40,000
