Did you know there’s a little piece of history right on Avenida Revolución that dates back to 12th-century Spain? We’re talking about the Hellenic Cultural Center, and now its Gothic chapel is hosting a concert dedicated to some of the best-known Mexican songs. A perfect weekend plan in Mexico City!
From José Alfredo Jiménez to traditional Veracruz songs like “La Bamba,” a live string quartet will bring to life the music we’ve heard so many times (and that has moved us so many times).
There’s only one date scheduled: December 6, 2026, with two sessions available. Seats are limited, and right now there’s a discount for El Buen Fin 2026!
Plus, since this is part of the famous Candlelight Concert series, the performance will feature its magical ambiance, with thousands of candles illuminating the entire space.
6 December 2026 19:00
Capilla Gótica del Instituto Cultural Helénico
The music of Chavela Vargas, Juan Gabriel, and more comes to a 14th-century Gothic chapel
What we now know as the Centro Cultural Helénico was originally built in Spain during the Middle Ages. As a lover of European art, media magnate William Randolph Hearst purchased it in the 1920s, and, stone by stone, the building was shipped to New York in crates.
So how did it end up in Mexico City? Thanks to Mexican businessman Nicolás González Jáuregui, who purchased those crates in 1954, until the property was transferred to the federal government at the end of the 20th century to be transformed into a cultural hub.
And that’s exactly what happened, because that’s where Candlelight: Mexicanísimo will now take place. There, we’ll be able to hear timeless songs by Chavela Vargas, José Alfredo Jiménez, and Juan Gabriel—such as “La Llorona,” “Si Nos Dejan,” and Amor Eterno—as well as other well-known classics like Cucurrucucú Paloma and “Cielito Lindo.”
Concert times and ticket prices in Mexico City
The concert is scheduled for December 6 of this year only. There are two sessions available: one at 7:00 p.m. and another at 9:00 p.m.; in both cases, seating is limited.
Tickets normally start at $780, but thanks to El Buen Fin, all seating sections are currently discounted. So we recommend you get your tickets now to snag them at the best price before the offer ends!
Looking for the perfect way to start saying goodbye to 2026? This concert seems to have everything it takes to be just that, so we’d like to remind you that the Centro Cultural Helénico is located at Revolución 1500, Guadalupe Inn, Álvaro Obregón.
