Are you ready to enjoy all the events happening this fall in Mexico City? This season, you’ll find all kinds of activities: Day of the Dead parades, piñata exhibitions, and even medieval festivals.
Fall 2026 will begin on September 22 at exactly 6:06 p.m. and end on December 21, at which point winter will officially begin. It will be three months filled with activities and unmissable events.
If you’re looking for a unique experience this fall of 2026, the 2026 International Medieval Festival of Fairies and Elves is for you. For an entire day, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back into the Middle Ages. You’ll mingle with fantastical creatures, witness epic battles, and listen to period music. There will even be dances, runes, and many other activities. Children under 10 get in free.
If you’re one of the lucky ones who got a ticket, start warming up your voice: after 14 years, Elton John is returning to Mexico City to perform a couple of farewell concerts. Are you ready to hear his greatest hits live?
To commemorate the Day of the Dead, there will be a candlelit concert featuring songs related to that time of year, such as “La Llorona,” “La Bruja,” and more. You’ll even hear musical pieces from your favorite horror movies.
This fall 2026, Mexico City will host another edition of the Corn, Enchilada, and Tapas Festival. There will be all kinds of Mexican tapas, such as sopes, quesadillas, and, of course, enchiladas. Best of all, this culinary event will last a whole week.
Do you have your fall plans ready yet? Mark your calendar for the 2026 Crafts and Christmas Expo, which will take place October 7–10, 2026. It will feature workshops, craft supplies, and a wide selection of Christmas decorations.
Experience a spooky night with guides and iconic characters on this tour that begins at the Angel of Independence.
Turibús del Terror 2026 is a nighttime tour exploring the paranormal legends of Mexico City. You’ll visit sites such as the Hotel Posada del Sol, Casa Negra, and the Casona de Fidel. The tour includes round-trip transportation, specialized guides, a light dinner, and travel insurance.
Among the must-see cultural events this fall in Mexico City is the 2026 Zócalo International Book Fair. It will take place from October 9 to 18. Admission is free, and the event will feature book sales, presentations, and talks.
This culinary event in Roma Norte brings together vendors selling pan de muerto, coffee, and chocolate. There will also be food courts, cacao workshops, and cultural activities. You’ll be able to purchase a wide variety of pan de muerto, as vendors will be selling traditional loaves from states such as Oaxaca and Puebla.
Haven’t you visited this exhibition yet? You still have time to do so! This is a very special edition, as it celebrates the 70th anniversary of the World Press Photo Foundation and the 40th anniversary of the Franz Mayer Museum. The exhibition is about to end.
The eighth edition of the Neighborhood Fair will be held in Plaza Santo Domingo in the Historic Center from October 14 to 18, 2026. The guest of honor will be the town of Santa María Aztahuacan, which will showcase traditional crafts and cuisine.
Not sure what’s happening this fall in Mexico City? Let us tell you that there are usually many parades, such as the one featuring monumental alebrijes. It will start at the Zócalo in Mexico City and end at the Angel of Independence. Afterward, an exhibition will be set up on Reforma Avenue from October 17 to November 8, where you can see the pieces that participated in the parade.
“Por amor a México” is a catrina fashion show that blends makeup, design, music, and dance in Mexico City’s Historic Center. It will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris. Guest artists will perform.
Among the fall activities, we can’t overlook the Zombie Walk. Have you marked your calendar yet? Zombies and sinister creatures will take over our city’s streets to fill them with terror in the run-up to Halloween! Although admission is free, remember that this is a charity event, so attendees are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, which will be delivered to the organization Alimento Para Todos México.
The Mega Procession of Catrinas fills the streets with color during a nighttime parade that starts at the Angel of Independence and ends at the Zócalo. You can find a spot anywhere along the route to watch the parade go by. The procession brings together various themed contingents with performances ranging from pre-Hispanic and classic catrinas to circus troupes, theater groups, cyclists, and participants wearing glowing masks.
The Cat Museum has opened its doors! Through its various exhibits, you’ll discover the world of felines. It offers all kinds of experiences, including a virtual reality experience.
The first Xoloitzcuintle Dog Festival will take place in Mexico City’s Historic Center from October 26 to November 1, 2026, featuring music, science, art, and history activities, with the participation of local agencies and museums.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 31, 2026, to see the Day of the Dead parade! One of the fall events in Mexico City that many look forward to is this parade, which will feature floats, music, and tributes to great artists.
The Islands of Ciudad Universitaria will be one of the venues for the 2026 Night of the Stars in Mexico City; this astronomy event includes telescope observations and educational activities. The 2026 edition will take place on Saturday, November 14, and admission will be free. There will be various venues in Mexico City and other states across the country.
In fall 2026, the Centre Pompidou’s exhibition “The Forms of Energy” will arrive. You’ll see 40 works of kinetic art and Op Art at the Palace of Fine Arts. The exhibition will be on view in Mexico City from November 12 to 30, 2026, as part of the Great Franco-Mexican Festival.
The Museum of Popular Art presents the 2026 Mexican Piñata Exhibition with its 20th Contest, whose theme celebrates 200 years of Mexico-France relations. The awards ceremony will be held on November 7, and the exhibition will be open to visitors until December 13 in the museum’s courtyard. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season.
