Imagine singing along to Ed Maverick’s“Y en la noche en que las estrellas salen, yo pienso en ti, mi amor” (And on the night when the stars come out, I think of you, my love) as you rock on the water and shed a tear (even if it’s just a little). No, it’s not a music video, it’s Ambulancha, the return of the Ambulante festival, which includes the screening of a documentary that you can enjoy from a boat on Lake Chapultepec.
Let’s take it step by step! The famous documentary festival returns to our city with screenings at various cultural centers, cinemas, and screens. From March 5 to 14, you can see international films; the program includes more than 110 titles that follow the theme of “Confabular” (Conspire).
One of the venues joining the festival is none other than Lake Mayor in Chapultepec Forest. On Friday, March 13 , at 7:30 p.m., Ambulancha returns with La nube en el jardín (The Cloud in the Garden), a live screening from the Sala Nezahualcóyotl theater . This is a documentary concert by singer Ed Maverick that connected with a lot of fans. The best part? Admission is FREE!
It should be noted that this film will also be screened in the green areas of Cenart on March 6 at 8:00 p.m.
How can I register?
Although this event is free, you will have to pick up your tickets at the Puerto Chico de Chapultepec pier; tickets will be available starting at 5:30 p.m., but we recommend arriving early. Boarding for the boats will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Children under 1.20 meters tall will not be allowed on the boats, but minors, people with limited mobility, and seniors will be able to watch the broadcast in an area with chairs located on the side of the lake.
Please note that this area is not for all audiences: only for the people mentioned.
Some safety points:
All persons boarding a boat must wear a life jacket; it is prohibited to board with oversized backpacks, while intoxicated, with food or beverages in disposable containers, or with alcoholic beverages. Pets are also not allowed on board.
More about the Ambulante 2026 festival
Cine Tonalá, the Islands of Ciudad Universitaria, and the Museo del Chopo are just some of the festival venues. Remember that there will not only be documentary screenings; the program also includes workshops, conferences, talks, and other activities. Meanwhile, in some Cinépolis theaters, you can enjoy feature films at a special ticket price.
It is important to mention that the materials are divided into nine different sections with themes ranging from human rights and the defense of territories to pieces for children. There will also be a section dedicated to the culture of the sonidero.
Ambulante will visit the states of Querétaro, Michoacán, Morelos, and Baja California on its tour; you can check the program here.
Whether you enjoy this documentary on a boat on Lake Chapultepec or join the itinerary at another venue, the Ambulante 2026 festival will have something super interesting for you.