We are already in the final stretch of the year! Check out the best events that will take place in autumn 2024 in CDMX. We will have parades, immersive experiences and unmissable exhibitions. Start organizing your agenda.
Autumn officially starts on September 22 and will end on December 21. It is the favorite time of the year for many people for several reasons, including the unmissable events that take place during this season, which range from Day of the Dead to Christmas activities. Please note: these are the confirmed events. Stay tuned, more surprises are coming soon. We will keep you updated.
1. Day of the Dead 2024 Grand Parade
One of the most anticipated fall 2024 events in CDMX! According to the Government of the State of Oaxaca, the official date of the Great Day of the Dead Parade has been confirmed, for which more than a million people travel to the city to see it.
This year Oaxaca has confirmed its presence in the parade, which travels 8 kilometers through the most emblematic streets of the CDMX to celebrate this beautiful and colorful Mexican tradition.
📅Saturday, November 2
🕛Time to be defined
🎟️Evento free of charge
📍Tour along Paseo de la Reforma, Juárez Avenue, 5 de Mayo and the Zócalo.
2. Parade and exhibition of monumental alebrijes.
In your options of what to do in autumn you can’t miss this parade, in which you can see monumental alebrijes traveling around Mexico City. Afterwards, these pieces will be part of an exhibition in Paseo de la Reforma. Both activities are free of charge.
📅Parade October 19/exhibition from October 10 to November 3.
🕛12:00
🎟️Evento free of charge
📍Parade route: Zócalo to Paseo de la Reforma.
3. International Book Fair in the Zócalo.
Throughout 10 days you will be able to buy countless books in Mexico City’s Zócalo. There will be all kinds of books, including novels and historical books. The best thing is that you’ll find great deals that you can’t pass up.
📅11th to 20th October.
🕛To be defined
🎟️Entrada free
📍Mexico City Zócalo
4. Mega Catrinas Procession
One of the holidays we look forward to the most in autumn is the Day of the Dead, isn’t it? As part of this season we will have a mega procession of catrinas, which will be made up of various themed contingents. In addition, every year make-up artists are installed on Paseo de la Reforma. You can go to have your makeup done by professionals.
📅October 27th
🕛 To be defined
🎟️Evento free of charge
📍Paseo de la Reforma
5. Snoopy Race
This time Snoopy’s race will have a Halloween theme. In fact, it is called The Great Snoopy Pumpkin. It will have three categories: 3, 5 and 10 kilometers. Registrations have already started, have you signed up yet?
📅November 3rd
🕛7:00
🎟️$650 plus service charges
📍Paseo de la Reforma
6. Candlelight: Day of the Dead with Apothic
This is one of the fall 2024 events in CDMX that you can’t miss. This is an intimate candlelight concert in which songs related to Day of the Dead will be performed. You will hear “Recuérdame”, “Amor eterno”, “Cruz de olvido”, “La Llorona” and many more songs.
📅October 27 and 31, as well as November 1 and 2.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Puedes buy your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Xoco)
7. Night of the Stars
If you like astronomy this event is for you. During the whole day you will enjoy activities in which you will learn more about space. Of course you will also be able to make observations with telescopes. Go set aside the date.
📅November 9th
🕛15:00 a 22:00
🎟️Entrada free
📍University City
8. Festival of Terror at Six Flags
This terrifying festival has already begun! In 2024 it brings eight spooky attractions where you will meet scary characters. It also has a museum where haunted objects are exhibited, do you dare to enter?
📅September 12-November 10
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Encuentra your tickets at Six Flags official website
📍Six Flags Mexico
9. Swan Lake in the National Auditorium
Don’t miss this opportunity! The National Auditorium will host Swan Lake, a show starring the National Dance Company. There’s only one date, so start organizing everything to go.
📅October 14
🕛19:00
🎟️Desde $634
📍Auditorio Nacional (avenida Paseo de la Reforma 50, Polanco)
10. Design Week Mexico
Everything is more than ready for the 16th edition of Design Week Mexico! In this event you will get to know new ideas about design. It will have several venues and activities, as well as facilities that you have to visit.
📅October 7 to November 3
🕛Different schedules
📍Several venues
11. Cirque Du Soleil
KURIOS will come to CDMX this fall. During the show you will see extravagant characters and many surprises. The story revolves around a prospector who has a cabinet of curiosities.
📅Opening November 7th.
🕛Various showtimes
🎟️Desde $1,600
📍Santa Fe Big Top
12. Coffee and Chocolate Fest Day of the Dead
Who already has a craving for pan de muerto? At this festival you will taste different varieties of this bread, plus you can participate in workshops, tastings and more. You’ll even see alebrijes, catrinas and ofrendas.
📅11, 12 and 13 October.
🕛11:00 a 19:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍Museo Nacional de las Culturas Populares (avenida Hidalgo 289, colonia Del Carmen, alcaldía Coyoacán)
13. Mictlan Fest
The Palacio de la Autonomía of the UNAM will host a Day of the Dead themed event. Different artisans will participate, who will offer various products, such as pan de muerto, sugar skulls, ice cream and coffee.
📅October 18, 19 and 20
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️Acceso free, with prior registration
📍Palacio de la Autonomía de la UNAM (Lic. Primo Verdad, Centro, alcaldía Cuauhtémoc)
14. Dance show of the Llorona (Weeping Woman)
Día de Muertos 2024 is coming with a bang. The Philharmonic of the Arts will present a show inspired by the legend of La Llorona. The performance will feature music, dance and plenty of surprises.
📅October 28-November 9
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Desde $400 plus fees
📍Centro Universitario Cultural (Odontología 35, Copilco, University)
15. Coco at Plaza de Toros
One of the fall 2024 events in CDMX that you can’t miss will happen at the Plaza de Toros. Right on Day of the Dead we will see the show Coco in concert: a party to remember. It will feature the participation of various artists such as Camila Fernandez and Natalia Lafourcade.
📅November 2
🕛19:00
🎟️Boletos now on sale
📍Plaza de Toros (closed Augusto Rodin 130, Ciudad de los Deportes, alcaldía Benito Juárez)
16. We call it ballet: Sleeping Beauty
This show combines dance and lights. You will enjoy the story of Sleeping Beauty in a completely different way. The dancers will wear glow-in-the-dark costumes. They will illuminate everything with every step.
📅November 23 and December 22.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Encuentra your tickets here
📍CC Mexiquense Anáhuac (avenida Universidad Anáhuac 46, Lomas Anáhuac, Naucalpan, Estado de México)
17. Michael Jackson Symphonic Concert
The Mexico Symphony Orchestra will perform several hits by the King of Pop, such as “Billie Jean”, “Thriller” and many more. In addition, there will be the participation of six surprise singers.
📅2 December
🎟️Boletos now on sale
📍Auditorio Nacional (avenida Paseo de la Reforma 50, Polanco, alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo)
18. Gran Salón México
November will see the arrival of another edition of this illustration fair. It is an initiative that seeks to promote Mexican illustration. Free activities are offered every year.
📅November 8 to 10
🕛 To be defined
🎟️Entrada free
📍Dr. Lucio 181, colonia Doctores, alcaldía Cuauhtémoc
19. Candlelight: unforgettable boleros
Get ready to spend a very romantic night surrounded by candles and incredible music. Violeta Ortega and Puerto Candela will perform songs like “La Nave del Olvido”, “Bésame Mucho”, “Reloj”, “La Media Vuelta”, “Somos Novios” and “Piel Canela”, among many others.
📅October 12
🕛20:30
🎟️Consigue your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Xoco)
20. Harry Potter Magic at play
Magic cannot be missing in the fall 2024 events in CDMX. This interactive experience will take you to the world of Harry Potter. Bring out the wizard in you and practice your spells, discover your position in Quidditch and more.
📅Till October 27th.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Compra your tickets here
📍Casa Abierta Monte (Palma 14, Centro Histórico de la CDMX)
21. The Empire Strips Back
Don’t miss this burlesque parody in which you’ll see different Star Wars characters. Throw yourself into the most sensual side of the galaxy. Performances have already started, did you go yet?
📅Until October 27th.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Consigue your tickets here
📍Foro 1869 (avenida de los Insurgentes Sur 1869, Guadalupe Inn)
22. The Santa Run
In autumn we will also enjoy the first Christmas events, such as this themed race in which everyone dresses up as Santa Claus. This time there will be three routes: 1, 5 and 10 kilometers.
📅15 December
🕛7:00
🎟️Desde $690
📍La Mexicana Park
23. Luis Miguel Concerts
Luis Miguel will close the year with several concerts in Mexico City. Go sing his greatest hits at the Arena Ciudad de México. He opened new dates, so you still have a chance to go.
October 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23 and 24.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Boletos now on sale
📍Mexico City Arena
24. Brilla Fest Naucalli Park
This is a festival where you will live the Christmas season to the fullest. Not only does it have illuminated figures where you can take pictures, but it also has unmissable shows and even a parade. What more can you ask for?
📅November 15 – December 30
🕛To be confirmed
🎟️La ticket sales will begin soon
📍Naucalli Park (Periferico Blvd. Manuel Avila Camacho, Manzana 020, Naucalpan, State of Mexico)
25. Beer Expo Mexico
Cheers! If beer is your thing, we recommend you to visit this expo where you will taste a huge variety of this beverage. Plus, you’ll learn more about its production process and history.
📅October 25th to 27th
🎟️$350
📍Pepsi Center (Dakota S/N, Nápoles, alcaldía Benito Juárez)
We’ll bring you more Fall 2024 events in CDMX soon.