A guided writing residency for poets, fiction writers, journalists and essayists
Intimate master classes, inter-galactic conversations, readings and craft talks by some of the leading writers & thinkers of our time.
January 8 - 24, 2026
ESTABLISHED IN
2003
A space to dream, speculate and create new work
Set in one of Mexico’s legendary villages, Under the Volcano is an incubator of literary and journalistic talent, a catalyst for writers with books in progress and an international community that transcends borders, languages and place.
A writing residency like no other.
Highlights from
UTV 2024
Every year is different, but Under the Volcano 2024 was a community beyond our wildest dreams. Our participants had it all. Talent, generosity, diversity—who could ask for more? Enjoy this glimpse of our program highlights and the magic that brought us together.
Programs
Under the Volcano master classes are open to emerging as well as accomplished fiction writers, poets and journalists, and offer high-level feedback and mentorship from award-winning writers in each genre. A roster of distinguished guests joins our core faculty in a program designed to take each participant’s voice to the next level.
