FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
Fiestas Patrias Ixtapan de la Sal
Date: August 23 to September 16
Location: Ixtapan de la Sal, State of Mexico
The event includes parades with colorful attire along the main streets of the Magic Town’s downtown, the “pepeto and gordita” fair, as well as the performance of Los de la Oficial in the Central Garden.
This fair also features a gastronomic showcase and live music events.
Mariachi and Charrería Festival
Date: August 27 to September 7
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco
With over 30 years of tradition, the festival always offers an attractive program of music and dance activities, with both national and international participants.
It includes Grand Concerts featuring mariachi groups with musical ensembles, regional Sinaloan music, and the Philharmonic Orchestra.
If you enjoy Mexican festivities, charrería (Mexican rodeo), escaramuzas (equestrian performances), and everything related to Mexican sports, then you should not miss this event.
National Fair of Tijuana
Date: August 28 to September 28
Location: Tijuana, BC
This event offers amusement rides, concerts, Mexican food, and more.
At the Palenque, you can enjoy performances by various artists in a very Mexican style, while at the Audiorama, alternative genres captivate all attendees.
San Pedro Cholula Fair
Date: August 29 to September 15
Location: San Pedro Cholula, Puebla
With more than 70 years of tradition, this fair reflects Puebla’s religious and festive heritage.
The fair begins with the traditional Voladores de Papantla ritual. This ancestral ceremony, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is one of the most emblematic activities of the event.
The fair is also a patron celebration in honor of Our Lady of Remedies. On September 8, thousands of devotees and pilgrims from different parts of Mexico gather at the church crowning the Great Pyramid, bringing offerings and flowers to give thanks and ask for blessings from the Virgin.
It includes cultural events such as art, photography, and handicraft exhibitions, as well as gastronomic showcases like the Corn Festival.
There are also amusement rides and a variety of live music performances.
Morismas de Bracho
Date: August 31 to September 3
Location: Zacatecas, Zacatecas
This is an ancient tradition carried out by the representatives of the Brotherhood of Saint John the Baptist, in which more than 10,000 actors and street performers participate in the three stages of the Morismas.
The first representation is the beheading of John the Baptist; the second is the reenactment of the battle led by Charlemagne against the Muslims; and the third is the Battle of Lepanto between Christians and Turks, which took place in the 16th century.
The parade takes place along the main streets of the Historic Center.
Enchilada Festival
Date: August 31 to September 7
Location: Cuitláhuac Macroplaza, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
This is one of the top gastronomic events in Mexico City, with more than 20 restaurants offering over 200 types of enchiladas, including mole, green, and red versions, sometimes prepared with exotic ingredients.
The festival also features cultural activities and live concerts with local bands and dance groups.
The highlight of the event is the world’s largest enchilada, with an attempt to break a Guinness World Record — a title already held by this same festival.
International Film Showcase with a Gender Perspective
Date: September 1 to 11
Location: “Jaime Torres Bodet” Cultural Center, IPN, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, Nueva Industrial Vallejo, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
A festival presenting films from around the world that address various themes related to gender perspective.
Festival del Caldo Tlalpeño (Tlalpeño Broth Festival)
Date: September 1 to 30
Location: Tlalpan Borough, Mexico City
This festival brings together various restaurants and markets from the Tlalpan borough, where visitors can enjoy this delicious traditional dish. Activities include the Best Tlalpeño Broth Contest. Entry to the contest is free and open to all ages. The event takes place at Hacienda San Fernando.
National Fair of Zacatecas
Date: September 5 to 21
Location: Zacatecas, Zacatecas
During this event, the city of Zacatecas transforms into a hub of celebration, with daily activities ranging from massive concerts to parades, livestock exhibitions, religious events, sports tournaments, and an outstanding cultural program.
The fair also features amusement rides, interactive areas, guided tours of the city’s museums, local product sales, and countless activities for the whole family.
Torreón Fair
Fecha: 5 de septiembre a 5 de octubre
Location: Torreón, Coahuila
The fair offers a whole month of fun and entertainment with cultural events, concerts, and great opportunities to explore this region of the country.
The festivities include the traditional Artisan Market, the Star Forum, the Mayagoittia Theater, Las Jarras, the Ferris wheel, and a variety of amusement rides. You'll also have the chance to taste a wide variety of typical dishes and snacks.
Handmade Mexico – Craft and Gastronomy Festival
Date: September 5 to October 5
Location: Museo Casa del Risco, Mexico City
En este festival se lleva a cabo en el Museo Casa del Risco en San Ángel y aquí puedes Held at Museo Casa del Risco in San Ángel, this festival showcases and celebrates a wide variety of unique handcrafted creations, including embroidery, weaving, ceramics, traditional sweets, mezcal, artisan bread, and much more. de una gran variedad de creaciones artesanales únicas, incluyendo: bordados, tejidos, cerámica, dulces, mezcales y pan artesanal, entre otros muchos.
Every product comes directly from its creators, who travel from communities in Hidalgo, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla, Guanajuato, State of Mexico, Aguascalientes, Querétaro, Michoacán, and Mexico City.
Fiestas Patrias Dolores Hidalgo
Date: September 5 to 21
Location: Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato
This Magic Town is an ideal place to experience Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations. Its streets are decorated with tricolor lights, papel picado, flags, mariachi music, and a festive national atmosphere that captivates all visitors.
The program includes civic parades, processions, solemn masses, traditional costume contests, folkloric dance, live music performances, and cultural exhibitions.
Expomex Fair Nuevo Laredo
Date: September 5 to 28
Location: Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
This festival offers a wide variety of activities, shows, and attractions for the whole family, combining music, culture, gastronomy, and entertainment.
It features a rich and diverse lineup at both the Palenque and the Teatro del Pueblo, along with a gastronomic showcase.
Bee Honey and Other Pollinators Expo
Date: September 6–7
Location: National Museum of Popular Cultures, Av. Miguel Hidalgo 289, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, Mexico City
This expo aims to promote honey production, beekeeping, and other hive products to encourage consumption, highlight health benefits, and support environmental conservation. It also emphasizes the importance of pollinators in the Conservation Land and Mexico City.
The program includes conferences on the importance of these insects, tasting workshops, candle-making activities, and much more.
Festival “Son Resistencia”
Date: September 6
Location: Los Pinos Cultural Center, Mexico City
During this festival, attendees can enjoy a program full of traditional sounds, dance, poetry, and a powerful message of identity and the fight for recognition and dignity.
It is completely free and celebrates cultural diversity.
“Live Your Body” Festival
Date: September 6
Location: Xochimilco Lake, Mexico City
Held at El Faro del Saber in Parque Salesiano, the festival features: An upcycling workshop with DENNJS to give new life to clothing and a clothing swap. An embroidery workshop with the collective Hilos de Vida to reflect on the relationship with the body. A stencil technique activity to customize tote bags with messages of resistance and sexual autonomy with Paste Up Morras, an anti-patriarchal collective.
It also addresses self-care, self-knowledge, and self-defense with a martial arts workshop by DoJo Wadokan.
Cadereyta Fair, Querétaro
Date: September 6–15
Location: Cadereyta, Querétaro
This patronal fair in honor of Our Lady of Refuge brings together the best of music, culture, gastronomy, and regional identity.
It features live musical performances of regional, cumbia, and pop genres, among others.
There are also amusement rides, craft exhibitions, cultural events, traditional cuisine, equestrian shows, and much more.
Ixtlán Fair
Date: September 6–16
Location: Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit
During the fair, the historic center is decorated with festoons, tricolor flags, and ornaments evoking the spirit of independence.
Highlights include a lively inaugural parade with floats and popular music.
The program also includes agricultural, livestock, and industrial exhibitions, rodeos, folkloric contests, amusement rides, horseback parades, sports competitions, and fireworks.
Evenings come alive with popular dances accompanied by regional bands and guest artists.
Gastronomy and Corn Festival
Date: September 6–21
Location: Km 26 Xochimilco Highway, San José, Milpa Alta, Mexico City
Held in Santa Ana Tlacotenco, Milpa Alta, this event features traditional dishes prepared by local women cooks, offering a true feast of flavors.
It also includes various artistic performances and folkloric dance presentations.
There are also amusement rides, craft exhibitions, cultural events, traditional cuisine, equestrian shows, and much more.
Independent Book Fair in Mexico City
Date: September 7
Location: Foro Alicia, Santa María la Ribera, Mexico City
This event is more than just a book fair: it is a space where new voices, alternative publishers, and an irreverent spirit converge. Admission is free, and it brings together authors representing diverse voices of independent literature.
National Corn Festival
Date: September 12–16
Location: Las Maravillas Ecotourism Park, San Miguel Topilejo, Mexico City
A cultural, tourist, and community gathering showcasing the different varieties of corn grown in the region, paired with dishes ranging from traditional to innovative.
Traditional cooks offer a wide variety of foods, from roasted corn with chili powder to garnachas and pan de elote (corn bread).
In addition to gastronomy, the festival features cultural and artistic activities such as folkloric dance, live music, mariachi performances, traditional games, children’s activities, and agricultural exhibitions.
Independence Day
Date: September 15 and 16
Location: Nationwide
These dates mark the celebration of Mexico’s Independence anniversary. In fact, throughout the month, streets and houses are decorated with flags and tricolored ornaments.
On the night of September 15 at 11:00 PM, the "Cry of Independence" takes place. In Mexico City, the president of the Republic leads the ceremony from the National Palace.
The ceremony consists of the president appearing with the national flag and ringing the bell that Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Father of the Nation, rang in 1810 in what is known as the "Cry of Dolores," when he called on the people to rise up against the Spanish. After the national heroes have been hailed, a fireworks display and a musical event follow.
This ceremony is replicated in each state at their respective Government Palace, where the governors lead the celebration.
The ceremony holds the most significance in Dolores Hidalgo, where Father Hidalgo called for the revolt to begin, and in Querétaro, where the entire independence movement was planned.
Adventure Book Festival
Date: September 18–21
Location: CENART, Coyoacán, Mexico City
At this event, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of adventure literature through talks, workshops, and a wide variety of interactive activities designed to spark readers’ imagination.
San Miguel de Allende Fair
Date: September 20 to 29
Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
The fair offers an entertainment-filled experience for all ages, including amusement rides, food stalls, and much more.
Among the main attractions of the 2024 San Miguel de Allende Fair is the People’s Theater, where excellent artists and musical groups perform.
Ironman 70.3 Cozumel
Fecha: 21 de Septiembre
Location: Cozumel, Quintana Roo
This race involves swimming, cycling on a flat and fast course, and a rapid run, all set against the beautiful landscapes of the island.
There is also a sports expo featuring various gear.
National Storytelling Gathering
Date: September 26–28
Location: Museo Vivo del Muralismo, Historic Center, Mexico City
If you enjoy telling and listening to stories, this is the event for you. For three days, participants can share knowledge, narratives, and even a little magic.
Fiestas del Sol
Date: September 26 to October 12
Location: Mexicali, BC
This is one of the region’s most important events, featuring the Isla de las Estrellas, a free stage within the fair where local, national, and international artists perform.
Music Against Forgetting Festival
Date: September 26–28
Location: Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City
Held on the lawns known as Las Islas in Ciudad Universitaria, the festival presents artists such as EMJAY, Luisa Almaguer, Kevis y Maykyy, Erich, Los Eclipses, Djiby Diabate, Rita Donte, Victoria Sur, Basasa, Cantores del Son, and Que siempre sí.
It is a festival to enjoy live outdoor music.
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