September Events | November Events
Fiestas del Sol
Mexicali, Baja California, September 26 - October 19
The founding of Mexicali is celebrated at the annual festival which includes concerts, parades, and mechanical rides. This year's program includes performances by Aleks Synteck, Ha-Ash, Los Jaguares, El Tri and Julieta Venegas.
Web Site:Fiestas del Sol 2008
Festival Internacional de Danza Contemporanea Lila Lopez - The Lila Lopez International Contemporary Dance Festival
San Luis Potosi, October 1 to 14
This year's festival will feature artists from Germany, Argentina, Japan, France, Holland, Sweden and Mexico.
Web Site: Festival Lila Lopez
Fiestas de Octubre - Octoberfest
Guadalajara, Jalisco, October 3 to November 3
A month-long event involving concerts, dances, cultural exhibits and food, attracting visitors and performers from all over the world. This year's theme is Mitos Fantasticos, "Fantastic Myths."
Website: Fiestas de Octubre
Guadalajara City Guide
Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia - Morelia International Film Festival
Morelia, Michoacan, October 3 to 11, 2009
This film festival's goal is to promote the talents of Mexican cinema and provide a forum for international exhibition. There are both theater and open-air screenings of films and the public is invited to attend conferences, round tables and exhibitions where they can meet film industry personalities.
Website: FICM
Morelia City Guide
Festival Internacional Cervantino
Guanajuato, October 8 to 26
One of Mexico's main annual cultural events, the Cervantino Festival draws performers and spectators from around the world and features opera, classical and contemporary music concerts, dance, theater and visual arts exhibits.
Website: FIC
Dia de la Raza - "Day of the Race"
October 12
Celebrated as "Columbus Day" in the United States, this day commemorates Columbus' arrival in the Americas.
Background on Día de la Raza
Festival Internacional Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas, October 11 to 26
The entire state of Tamaulipas is in fiesta during this festival featuring a variety of cultural and artistic events including exhibits, plays, concerts and cinema.
Website: FIT
Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival
Playa del Carmen, October 15 to 19
Now in its third year, this film festival is a competition and a show of edgy and compelling independent short films and documentaries from filmmakers around the world. Films screened belong to one of four categories: Documentary, Animation, Experimental and Fiction. Throughout the festival, there are also different workshops and conferences on cinematography and filmmaking offered. All activities are free.
Website: RMUFF
Riviera Maya Tourist Information
Vallarta Golf Cup
October 16 and 17
Mexican and foreign professional and amateur golfers will participate in this tournament on the Tom Weiskopf and El Tigre Golf courses in Puerto Vallarta, competing for cash prizes and the "Swing Vallarta" trophy.
Website: Vallarta Golf Cup
Festival de las Calaveras - Festival of the Skulls
Aguascalientes, October 19 to November 4
Skulls of different sizes and materials will be on display as well as stands with traditional food and seasonal fruit. Altars in honor of the dead, diverse artistic and cultural shows and a skeleton parade and "living altar" are all part of the events planned.
Website: Festival de las Calaveras
Día de muertos - Days of the Dead
Celebrated throughout Mexico, October 31st, November 1st and 2nd
Deceased relatives are remembered and honored in cemeteries and family homes in this unique cultural celebration. Festivities take place throughout the country, but celebrations are most colorful in Patzcuaro, Oaxaca, Chiapas and San Andres Mixquic (D.F.).
More info: Day of the Dead in Mexico
Where to celebrate Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead Photos
