Juan Gabriel’s Historic Bellas Artes Show Hits El Paso Screens

In 1990, Juan Gabriel walked onstage at Palacio Bellas Artes and made history.

More than three decades later, El Paso fans are getting the chance to experience that legendary night on the big screen- and this probably won't be the kind of movie where anyone tells you to keep it down.

Juan Gabriel’s Bellas Artes Concert Comes to El Paso

Juan Gabriel: Mi Primer Bellas Artes brings the Mexican music legend's historic 1990 performance at Mexico City's Palacio de Bellas Artes back to life with restored footage and sound.

The theatrical version also includes a previously unseen introduction featuring rehearsal footage and material from Juan Gabriel's personal archive.

The concert arrives in El Paso theaters September 15, just in time for Mexican Independence Day, with additional screenings September 16.

September 15 showtimes

Cinemark Cielo Vista
7 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Cinemark West
7:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Cinemark Tinseltown
Two screenings at 7:10 p.m. and one at 7:35 p.m.

Cinemark East Montana
6:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Premiere Cinemas
7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

September 16 showtimes:

Cinemark Cielo Vista
7 p.m.

Cinemark West
7:10 p.m.

Cinemark Tinseltown
6:50 p.m.

Cinemark East Montana
7:15 p.m.

Premiere Cinemas
7:30 p.m.

Juan Gabriel’s Music Still Transcends Generations

Juan Gabriel was a big part of the soundtrack to my life.

My parents loved his music. My grandparents loved his music. And I think that's one of the things that makes Juan Gabriel so special- his music doesn't seem to belong to just one generation.

There is a Juan Gabriel song for just about every part of life. Heartbreak? Absolutely. Falling in love? Of course. Celebrating? He's got you. Mourning someone you've lost? There's a song for that too.

And if you needed proof that his music can still instantly connect with people decades later, we got plenty of it this summer.

Hearing “Así Fue” used throughout the World Cup was such a fun reminder of just how recognizable his music remains. A song released decades ago could play during one of the biggest sporting events in the world and people immediately knew it.

For the Borderland, that connection runs even deeper. Juan Gabriel called Juárez home, making the chance to experience one of the defining performances of his career on the big screen especially fitting for El Paso audiences.

Yes You’re Supposed to Sing Along

And don't worry about sitting silently through this movie.

Director of documentaries on the film Maria Jose Cuevas told KTSM the original 1990 Bellas Artes concert lasted nearly three hours, so some songs had to be left out of the theatrical version. Part of the process was choosing the songs audiences know best for one very important reason: they want the movie theater to become a massive karaoke session!

So yes, singing along is highly encouraged!

And considering how many generations of Borderland families grew up listening to Juan Gabriel, I don't think they'll have much trouble getting an El Paso theater full of people to sing!