Events in Mexico City taking place in September 2026

The 22nd edition of this green market comes to the Juárez neighborhood with more than 50 exhibitors so you can stock up on plants, flowers, pots, and accessories. The event brings together a huge variety of options to add a fresh touch to your spaces and expand your botanical collection.

As you walk through the event, you’ll find everything from orchids and ferns to rare species, as well as all the supplies you need to care for them. Growers and experts are on hand to chat with you directly and answer any questions you may have about how to care for your new “plant children” at home.

Step into a giant Monopoly board at Perisur and play a large-scale game. This interactive version of the classic board game replaces traditional tokens with physical challenges, puzzles, and escape-room-style strategy to move around the board and take over properties.

During the tour, you’ll try to open the bank’s safe, decipher codes at the electric company, and solve mysteries to win the game. The activity is designed to challenge groups of friends, work teams, or families, and is open to participants ages 9 and up.

Spice up your usual coffee shop routine! The Coyoacán neighborhood is hosting an event dedicated to sampling all kinds of recipes centered around coffee and cacao. During the tour, you’ll find tastings, freshly ground artisanal coffee, and desserts where chocolate takes center stage.

The event brings together grains from different producing regions across the country, giving you the opportunity to sample the diverse aromas and flavors of the mountains of Veracruz, Chiapas, and Oaxaca without leaving the capital. The culinary experience is accompanied by sales of Mexican handicrafts, live music, and specially set-up photo spots.

Mexico City celebrates 200 years of friendship between Mexico and France with three uninterrupted months of art, film, theater, and gastronomy. One of the highlights of the program is the exhibition *Las Formas de la Energía* (The Forms of Energy), which brings 40 works from the Centre Pompidou to the galleries of the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes.

The cultural circuit extends to other iconic venues in the capital, featuring a historical exhibition on the binational relationship at the Vasconcelos Library, exhibitions of contemporary French photography at the Centro de la Imagen, and the “Ellas dirigen” film series on the screens of the Cineteca Nacional. To dive into the culinary offerings, the Los Pinos Cultural Complex is hosting the ¡Qué gusto! festival, where you can sample all kinds of dishes inspired by the cuisine of that European country.

In addition to the visual and culinary offerings, the performing arts take center stage. The National Symphony Orchestra, the National Theater Company, and the National Dance Company are presenting special performances designed to complement the festive season.

Escape the city during the rainy season to venture into the forests of the State of Mexico. In this experience, women from the local community will guide you along the trails to observe, identify, and collect different species of edible wild mushrooms in their natural habitat.

The tour includes a preparatory workshop to learn about the traditional and culinary uses of this ingredient, accompanied by a display table to help distinguish between the different species. To round out the tour, the activity includes breakfast and lunch made with seasonal mushrooms, as well as the necessary insurance for hiking through the forest.

La Marquesa is launching a culinary event dedicated to the traditional flavors of the State of Mexico. The event showcases the culinary richness of those who have preserved the region’s recipes and techniques from generation to generation, bringing this entire heritage to visitors.

Be sure to come with an appetite, as the program for both days features a wide range of culinary offerings, as well as workshops, lectures, and various cultural activities. The wooded setting makes it the perfect excuse to get out of the city, enjoy the outdoors, and fully explore the culinary identity of the State of Mexico.

The Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off the Independence Day celebrations with a live program dedicated to the country’s most iconic pieces. Under the direction of Raúl Delgado, the ensemble performs classics such as José Pablo Moncayo’s “Huapango,” Blas Galindo’s “Sones de mariachi,” Arturo Márquez’s “Danzón No. 2, ” and Juventino Rosas’s “Vals sobre las olas,” as well as works by Gabriela Ortiz and Aaron Copland.

To keep the patriotic spirit alive throughout the month, the music scene is also adding the show *Esto Sí es Palenque* to the lineup—a tribute to Mexican music performed by the Filarmónica de las Artes at the Centro Universitario Cultural.

Get your savings ready, because the Fondo de Cultura Económica (FCE) Night Sale is back with discounts on books covering every topic. Various branches throughout the capital will be lowering prices on their catalog so you can stock up your personal library!

In addition to book sales, the event will feature programming for all ages, such as author meet-and-greets and literary activities.

If you’re looking to put together some jaw-dropping outfits without breaking the bank, this bazaar is back with its signature concept: four floors packed with merchandise where every item costs $100 or less. It’s the perfect excuse to hunt down true design gems at unbeatable prices.

The venue features local brands across some 20 categories, ranging from clothing, lingerie, accessories, and jewelry to fan merchandise, herbal products, illustration, ceramics, and plants. Between purchases, you can recharge with the selection of snacks and pastries, and best of all, the atmosphere is pet-friendly, so you can stroll through the aisles with your four-legged friend.

The Santum sunflower field bids farewell to the season with six nights of illuminated tours under the stars. Escape the urban landscape and stroll along the trails transformed by the lights, with backdrops specially set up for taking photos.

The experience kicks off with the official lighting ceremony and a night sky observation session, taking advantage of the location’s distance from the city’s brightest areas. After hearing the legend of the sunflower, the evening continues with live music around a communal bonfire. If you’d rather extend your stay until the next morning, you can set up your tent and sleep right among the flowers.

To mark the end of the exhibition *Gāthā: Stories of India Through Its Dolls*, the National Museum of World Cultures is organizing a parade of traditional costumes that brings you face-to-face with the rich textile heritage of India right in the heart of the Historic Center.

The program kicks off with a lecture focused on Indian brocades. Afterward, the exhibition wraps up on a high note with a tabla and sitar concert by musicians Jordi Márquez and Francisco Bringas, followed by the highly anticipated display of Indian saris.

Lace up your sneakers and follow the Bat-signal, because the Batman Run is returning to Mexico City with a themed course inspired by the Dark Knight. The sporting event offers 5- and 10-km races in women’s and men’s categories (for participants aged 14 and 15, respectively) and has a limited capacity of 4,500 runners.

Registration is now open both at Innovasport stores and on the online platform. Although the exact route will be revealed later, go ahead and mark your calendar to test your speed on the streets of the capital.

Kick off the Independence Day celebrations with “Esto Sí es Palenque,” a show where the Filarmónica de las Artes performs the most iconic regional music hits live.

Under the baton of conductor E. Abraham Vélez Godoy, the stage brings together instrumentalists with the Voces Magistrales de las Artes and soloists from the Compañía de Danza de las Artes to create an authentic Mexican celebration. The repertoire is designed to get you in the spirit just the weekend before El Grito.

*Mentiras All Stars* brings Mariana Treviño and Belinda together on the same stage, with Danna as a special guest, in a production that recaptures the essence of the hit Mexican musical.

The production will transport you straight back to the 1980s through a story of twists and drama, set to the greatest hits of the era. Get ready to laugh and sing along to the rhythm of *Mi pobre secretaria*!

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with a getaway full of traditions, flavors, and artistic expressions just 90 minutes from Mexico City. Los Jardines de México has put together a program that includes Chinelos dances, live music, horse shows, theater, and craft workshops so you can enjoy all the color of Mexican folklore.

As for food, traditional cooks prepare typical dishes for the occasion, alongside the delicious Chiles en Nogada Festival. Additionally, the event features Tlaltizapán de Zapata, a “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical Town) that brings a taste of its culture. Put on your best festive outfit and head out with your family to celebrate this patriotic season.

The rainy season transforms the forests of Los Dinamos and brings mycological hiking back to the city. During the hike, an expert and native guides from the community will teach you how to identify the area’s diverse wild mushrooms and explain the importance of the Fungi Kingdom within the ecosystem.

This is the perfect plan if you’re looking to connect with nature and do something different without leaving Mexico City. Group sizes are kept small to ensure better attention and learning. In addition to the traditional observation routes, the September 20 tour is dedicated to a special culinary edition.

The iconic Salón Tenampa is throwing a national holiday party to celebrate El Grito with all the atmosphere of Plaza Garibaldi. The evening includes an all-you-can-eat buffet where you can indulge in all kinds of Mexican snacks, hot and cold dishes, plus a selection of desserts to round out dinner.

To set the mood, the stage will feature a folk ballet, classic live mariachi music, and a performance by the Cadetes de Linares. The musical lineup is rounded out by impersonators of Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernández, Yuri, and Amanda, so get your voice ready to sing along to the classics. You can secure your spot directly on the venue’s official website.

One of the events in September 2026 that will take place not only in Mexico City but nationwide is the Drill. During the drill, the seismic alert is activated via cell phones throughout the country, while loudspeakers sound in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Tlaxcala, Chiapas, and Morelos. It is also broadcast on radio and television.

This edition is based on five seismic scenarios. For the capital and other states such as Colima, the State of Mexico, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Puebla, Querétaro, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Nayarit, and Guanajuato, the central scenario simulates a 7.7-magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Tehuacán, Puebla.

The Cuarteto Lirio pays tribute to Juan Gabriel in a concert illuminated by thousands of candles. El Cantoral hosts this performance, where a string ensemble performs the singer-songwriter’s greatest hits in an acoustic format.

The tribute band’s set list takes you on a one-hour journey through classics such as “Querida,” “Amor Eterno,” “El Noa Noa,” “Así Fue,” and “Buenos Días Señor Sol.” Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each section, and the event is open to attendees ages 8 and up.

The ninth edition of the Reunión de Conejitos y Cuyitos is debuting a new venue to welcome the community of fans of these little companions. Over two days, the event offers specialized products, talks with veterinarians specializing in exotic pets, social spaces, and a food court.

In addition to discovering brands dedicated to animal welfare, you can ask questions about nutrition, health, and basic care directly to specialists.

The Andaz Hotel is transformed into an epic kingdom to host the first Medieval Expo Festival. The venue brings together more than 500 costumed characters and features over 30 live shows that transport you several centuries back in time.

In addition to the shows, the event features a large bazaar where you’ll find themed items and products inspired by the Middle Ages. You can customize your plan by choosing exclusive passes for the afternoon or evening sessions, or dive right in to enjoy the full day of activities.

South Korean culture takes over the city with areas dedicated to K-dramas and K-pop. The exhibition will feature a special K-beauty zone with various skincare options, as well as sales of tech gadgets and games. The event also offers culinary options and traditional snacks to try as you explore.

The official program includes activities such as a K-POP Random Play Dance. Alongside the free exhibition, the Pepsi Center WTC will host Korea Spotlight, a concert focused on this musical genre— the lineup and ticketing details for which will be revealed soon.

The National Auditorium hosts “Disney in Concert,” a musical journey and official show where the Symphony Orchestra will perform the franchise’s most iconic soundtracks live, all while iconic scenes are projected on screen.

The repertoire includes classic songs from productions such as The Lion King, Frozen, Hercules, Aladdin, Mulan, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Bambi, and Alice in Wonderland. The show, organized by Anime Music Lab, brings iconic songs like “I Am Free” and “The Endless Cycle” to life on stage.