A festival of flowers, music, and even unmissable exhibitions. We’ll tell you what to do in Mexico City during April 2025. Start organizing your schedule because there will be activities you won’t want to miss. Plus, this month is Holy Week, so you’ll have lots of days off. ☀️
1. 2025 Book Sale
Photo: Andrea Murcia Monsivais/Cuartoscuro.com
Hurry up and save your money so you can buy lots of books! There will be many offers at the 2025 Grand Sale, with books costing from $10. You’ll find something for everyone. 📚
📅 April 16-20
🕛 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Monumento a la Revolución (Plaza de la República S/N, Tabacalera neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc borough)
2. Chapultepec Forest Festival
Photo: Irasema Pineda/SMN
Get ready to see monumental mushrooms! In 2025, the Chapultepec Forest Festival will have the fungi kingdom as its main theme and will be called Spora. It will take place during Holy Week. There will be a night picnic, stargazing, and a performance by Amalia Hernández’s Folkloric Ballet.🍄
📅 April 17-20
🕛 To be determined
🎟️ Free event
📍 Chapultepec Forest
3. Jazz in the Clouds
Photo: Facebook Mirador Torre Latino
Enjoy spectacular views while listening to live music. The band Miko & Cocktail de Nervios will headline this concert from above. It’s one of the things to do in Mexico City in April that you can’t miss. 🎷
📅 April 15 and 29
🕛 8:30 p.m.
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍 Mirador de la Torre Latino (Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2, Historic Center)
4. Snow Fair in Xochimilco
Photo: Facebook Mexico City Tourism Secretariat
Not sure what to do in Mexico City in April? We’ve got a refreshing event that will make you forget the spring heat. For one week, snow cones in different flavors will be on sale, including rose petals, tequila, pulque, and snake. There will also be ice cream and popsicles. Everything will be made with natural ingredients. 🍦
📅 April 12-21
🕛 To be determined
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Plaza Quirino Mendoza Cortés, Santiago Tulyehualco, Xochimilco municipality
5. Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir Adventure
Photo: courtesy
The month for your little ones is here, and this adventure is coming to our city straight from Paris with lots of fun.
It’s a completely immersive experience in the universe of Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir, who will travel through the streets and some of its iconic monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, to prevent Hawk Moth from carrying out his evil plan to destroy the French capital.
📅 Starting April 17, Wed-Sun
🕛 From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets are now on sale, starting at $200
📍 Las Antenas Park, level 2 (Avenida Canal de Garay 3278, La Esperanza, Iztapalapa)
6. Night picnics
Photo: Diego Simón Sánchez/Cuartoscuro.com
Throughout April, there will be several night picnics in Mexico City. They will take place at different locations, such as Bosque de Aragón and Yautlica, in Iztapalapa. Prepare your favorite food and head out to enjoy the nighttime atmosphere. 🤩
📅 April 11, 19, and 25
🕛 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free event
📍 Various locations
7. Last chance for Hot Wheels City Experience
Photo: Julio Cedillo
The incredible official experience for motorsport fans bids farewell to the city this month. And, so you don’t miss out, they’ve launched a 4×3 ticket promotion so you can go with all your friends or family. With driving simulators, car design areas, Hot Wheels collections, tracks, and restored cars, this is an experience not to be missed.
📅 Thursday to Monday. (During Holy Week, they will be open every day)
🕛 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Buy your tickets here
📍Gran Carpa Satelite MX (Periférico Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho)
8. Querétaro Festival at Los Pinos
Photo: Andrea Murcia Monsivais/Cuartoscuro.com
Among the events taking place in Mexico City in April is this festival, which will offer activities related to the culture and cuisine of Querétaro. There will be traditional dishes, crafts for sale, and much more. 😍
📅 April 12 and 13
🕛 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Los Pinos Cultural Complex (Molino del Rey 252, first section of Chapultepec Forest, Miguel Hidalgo municipality)
9. The Impressionist Revolution in Fine Arts
At last, you can visit one of the most eagerly awaited exhibitions of the year. The Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes houses an extensive collection of original works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, and 20 other Impressionist artists.
There are 45 pieces on loan from the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. Simply unmissable.
10. Lady Gaga Concert
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After almost 13 years away, Lady Gaga will return to perform in Mexico City. We will see her at the GNP Seguros Stadium on April 26, 2025. Are you ready to sing along to her greatest hits?🎶
📅 April 26 and 27
🕛 9:00 p.m.
🎟️ General sale March 7
📍 GNP Seguros Stadium (Viaducto Río de la Piedad S/N, Granjas México, Iztacalco municipality)
11. Katy Perry Concert
Photo: Gabino Acevedo/cuartoscuro.com archive
There is plenty of music among the events in Mexico City in April. Katy Perry will offer three concerts at the Arena CDMX as part of The Lifetimes Tour. She will sing both new songs and songs from throughout her career. 🎵
📅 April 23, 25, and 26
🎟️ Tickets on sale online
📍 Mexico City Arena
12. Underwater Bubble Show in Mexico City
Photo: courtesy of Underwater Bubble Show
Come and experience an underwater adventure. This show is a must-see in Mexico City in April. You’ll hear the story of Mr. B, who discovers an incredible underwater world. One of the main attractions of this show is the thousands of bubbles that fill the stage. 🫧
📅 April 19
🎟️ From $550
📍 Teatro Metropólitan (Avenida Independencia 90, Colonia Centro, Cuauhtémoc)
13. Playmobil Exhibition
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To celebrate Playmobil’s 50th anniversary, an exhibition inspired by the toy has been set up. You’ll see models recreating different scenes, such as a castle with dragons. There’s also a giant diorama where you can take photos. 🏰
📅 All month, Tuesday to Sunday
🕛 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Casa de Carranza Museum (Río Lerma 35, Cuauhtémoc neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc borough)
14. The Lion King musical
Photo: María Martínez/cuartoscuro.com archive
This show will be presented in Mexico City after a 10-year absence. Great artists will perform this classic Disney story. It is one of the things to do in Mexico City in April that you cannot miss. 🦁
📅 All month, except April 1, 7, 8, 14, 21, 28, and 29
🕛 Various times
🎟️ Tickets now on sale
📍 Teatro Telcel (Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 386, Ampliación Granada, Miguel Hidalgo borough)
15. Children’s Day at Bellas Artes
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In celebration of Children’s Day, the Palacio de Bellas Artes will host an opera performance called De grillos y chicharras (Of Crickets and Cicadas). Tell the kids and don’t miss it. There will only be one performance. 🎶
📅 April 27
🕛 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $75
📍 Manuel M. Ponce Hall at the Palace of Fine Arts (Avenida Juárez and Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, Historic Center)
16. Cercle Odyssey
Photo: courtesy
This electronic music show will have you dancing until you drop. It features 8K projections on both the ceiling and walls. Different artists will perform each day, including Who Made Who, Mura Masa, The Blaze, and Jungle, to name a few. Are you going to miss it? 🎵
📅 April 23 to 27
🕛 Various times
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍 Expo Santa Fe
17. Amazonia Exhibition
Photo: Ilse Castrejón/SMN
Sebastião Salgado will take you on a journey through the Amazon rainforest with 230 photographs he took during 58 expeditions. You will discover more about the region’s biodiversity and even see areas that are difficult to access. 📷
📅 All month, Tuesday to Sunday
🕛 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 National Museum of Anthropology (Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, first section of Chapultepec Forest)
18. Exhibition “Entre Hilos y Granos” (Between Threads and Grains)
Photo: Julio Novoa/SMN
This is one of the exhibitions in Mexico City in April that you will love. It is called “Entre hilos y granos” ( Between Threads and Grains) and consists of 22 pieces made of glass. They show three main elements: corn, the rebozo (shawl), and the shopping bag. 🌽
📅 Until April 27
🕛 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ General admission $60
📍 Museo de Arte Popular (Revillagigedo 11, corner of Independencia, Historic Center of Mexico City)
19. Flow in the Zócalo
Haven’t seen this movie yet or want to see it again? Then save the date because on April 30, it will be screened outdoors in the Zócalo. It’s part of the activities for Children’s Day 2025. 🐈⬛
📅 April 30
🕛 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free event
📍 Zócalo in Mexico City
20. Exhibition on serial killers
Photo by Saúl López on Cuartoscuro.com.
An exhibition on serial killers is coming to the Palacio de la Autonomía. It focuses on 18 cases and combines history, criminology, and technology. You’ll discover more about the history of Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and others.
📅 All month
🕛 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ General admission $150
📍 Palacio de la Autonomía of the UNAM (Lic. Primo de Verdad #2)
21. Our Body
Photo: Claudia Zurita/SMN
This immersive experience will take you on a journey through the human body. You will learn all the details about each organ and part of our anatomy. It consists of six exhibition rooms. 👁️
📅 All month
🕛 Various times
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍 Plaza Carso (Lago Zurich 245)
22. Mystika
Photo: Ilse Castrejón/SMN
Can you imagine exploring Mexico’s most impressive natural sanctuaries without leaving the city? With this experience, you can. You’ll immerse yourself in seven immersive rooms designed by artist Pepe Soho. You’ll embark on a sensory journey.
📅 All month
🕛 Various times
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍 Torre Cuarzo (26 Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, Colonia Juárez)
23. Films about Edgar Allan Poe
Photo: Andrea Murcia/cuartoscuro.com
The Cineteca Nacional will screen a series dedicated to the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Throughout April, you can watch the films “Phantom of the Rue Morgue,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “Tales of Terror.”
📅 Weekends in April
🎟️ Tickets on the Cineteca website
📍 National Film Archive
24th Japanese Spring Festival
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Celebrate spring at this Japanese festival. You’ll discover more about Japanese culture and enjoy musical performances and many surprises. There will also be a bazaar selling items from Japan. ⛩️
📅 April 26 and 27
🕛 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ $80 per day (advance sale) and $100 on the day of the event plus service charges
📍 Fujiyama 144, Las Águilas
25th Ambulante Festival
Instagram photo
Everything is ready for Ambulante 2025! This is a documentary film tour featuring 129 titles. There will also be workshops, activities, and even documentary theater. 🎞️
📅 April 3 to June 12 (April 3 to 10 in Mexico City)
🕛 Various times
🎟️ Various costs
📍 Various venues
26. Symphonic Fantasy
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When planning what to do in Mexico City in April, activities related to Children’s Day are a must. In this symphonic concert, 40 musicians will perform themes from iconic films such as “Mulan,” “Coco,” “Encanto,” “Tangled,” and more. 🎼
📅 April 27
🕛 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
🎟️ From $430 plus fees
📍 Ángela Peralta Theater (Polanco)
27. The Little Prince
Photo: Irasema Pineda/SMN
In the experience entitled “The Little Big World,” you will enjoy scenes and activities related to The Little Prince. It even has a virtual reality room. Have you visited it yet? 🌹
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ $200 general admission
📍 Tacuba 15, Historic Center
28. Myst
Photo: courtesy
This fabulous show will have you singing and dancing. In over two hours of live music, they present the 100 hits that have become the soundtrack of our lives. Enjoy the most iconic songs in English and Spanish with a delicious dinner and drinks.
📅 April 11, 18, and 26
🕛 Doors open at 9:30 p.m., show starts at 11:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets for Myst: Abrázame (April 11) and tickets for Myst: Euforia (April 18 and 26)
📍 Foro Totalplay (Avenida Ejército Nacional Mexicano 843, Granada)
29. Disney Concert at Palacio Postal
Photo: Mexico City Tourism Secretariat/Facebook
The Palacio Postal will host two unmissable shows in April. The first is called De ellos aprendí… canciones con magia (From Them I Learned… Songs with Magic) (April 27 at 1:00 p.m.) and the second is titled Legado de Disney (Disney Legacy) (April 30 at 6:00 p.m.).
📅 April 27 and 30
🕛 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Palacio Postal
30th Candlelight tribute to Juan Gabriel
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This candlelight concert will feature iconic songs by the Divo de Juárez, such as “La diferencia,” “Amor eterno,” “Caray,” and “Abrázame muy fuerte,” among many others. Let’s sing at the top of our lungs!
📅 April 12
🕛 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍 El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Puerta A, Xoco)
31. David Lynch films at the Casa Carranza Museum
Photos: Mexico City Tourism Secretariat (Facebook) and Drop of Light (Shutterstock)
The Casa Carranza Museum will host a film series dedicated to David Lynch. In April, the films Lost Highway (April 15), Dreams, Mysteries, and Secrets (April 22), and Blue Velvet (April 29) will be screened.
📅 April 15, 22, and 29
🕛 2:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free screenings
📍 Casa de Carranza Museum