International Chamber Music Festival
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, August 5 to 16
The second most important international music festival in Mexico features award-winning international ensembles, guest musicians and local artists. Most of the festival events will take place in the Teatro Angela Peralta. This year's line-up includes the Borromeo String Quartet, Trio Quetzal and the Yale Alumni Chorus.
Web Site: International Chamber Music Festival
Feria de Huamantla - Huamantla Fair
Huamantla, Tlaxcala, August 5 to 20
An event dedicated to the Virgin Mary in which miles of city streets are decorated with beautiful tapestries made of colorful flower petals and colored sawdust. A running of the bulls follows, along with traditional dances and a fair.
A description of the festivities from The Real Mexico Web Site: The Night No One Sleeps
Web Site: Feria de Huamantla
Fiestas de la Vendimia - Wine Festival
Ensenada, Baja California, August 6 to 22
A celebration of the grape harvest that includes visits to wineries, wine tasting, fine dining and concerts.
Web Site: Fiestas de la Vendimia
International Jazzfest, Seminar and Encounter
Xalapa, Veracruz, August 7 to 15
The International Jazzfest, Seminar & Encounter aims to meet the needs in jazz education and contemporary popular music while helping to build new audiences and the strengthening of one of the mos important artistic forms of our time: Jazz. This year's program focuses on the development, influences and fusions of jazz and world music.
Web Site: Xalapa Jazzfest
Exposicion Nacional de Artesanias - National Handicrafts Trade Fair
Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, August 18 to 22
Over 130 Mexican artisans from all over the country exhibit their artistic wares at this handicrafts fair near Guadalajara. Jewelry, furniture, candles, ceramics, pewter, wood accessories, and blown glass are among the products showcased.
Web Site: ENART
Festival Internacional Musica y Escena - Music and Scene Festival
Mexico City, August 21 to September 6
This interdisciplinary festival is now in its 11th year. This year's edition of the festival will include three special productions:
Peter Maxwell Davies’ opera, The Medium, will be performed for the first time in Mexico. Fantasía Zoológica is this year's children’s production and consists of 5 musical fables interpreted by musicians, dancers and puppets. Sound Gardens is an interactive virtual reality installation with instrumental interpretation.
Web Site: Festival Internacional Musica y Escena
Las Morismas de Bracho
August 28 to 31, Zacatecas
In this popular annual celebration, a series of historical representations of battles of Moors and Christians take place on the Lomas de Bracho. The event also commemorates St. John the Baptist, whose Saints' day is celebrated on August 29th.
Web Site: Las Morismas de Bracho Information (in Spanish)
Festival del Chile en Nogada
Puebla, Puebla, Month of August
Mexico’s national dish is commemorated every year at this festival which includes a contest for the best recipe. Activities take place throughout the month of August, with the finals on the last Sunday. The best recipe for this traditional Mexican dish receives a prize.
More info: Chile en Nogada Festival
Puebla City Guide
More about Chiles en Nogada
Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y de la Charreria - Mariachi Festival
Guadalajara, Jalisco, August 29 to September 5
Guadalajara's most important cultural event of the year, this annual festival captures the essence of the city. Musicians come from around the world to listen, audition, and compete. Performances take place on the streets, and in various venues throughout the city.
Web Site: Mariachi Festival
Learn about Mariachi Music
Guadalajara City Guide
