The first month of 2025 begins! Although the Christmas euphoria is over, we don’t stop with events, activities and a lot of other things you can do in CDMX during January. Here is the monthly agenda that will lead you to the best plans.
1. Labubus Festival
Folk Fans Merch Bazar is the first Labubus festival in Mexico City. It will be an event dedicated to these cute characters that are causing euphoria. In addition to finding original Labubus and accessories, there will be Ternurines for sale, contests, workshops and even a food court. Join the Labubu love! 😍
📅 January 18 and 19
🕛 12:00 a 20:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Av. Nuevo León 80, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc
2. Japanese Bazaar
Who said that the cost of January won’t allow you to travel? To go to this Japanese bazaar you don’t need a passport and you don’t need to spend thousands of pesos. Here you will discover more about Japanese culture, gastronomy and fashion. There will be oriental weddings and even sakuras for sale. 💮
📅 January 18 and 19
🕛 11:00 a 17:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Fujiyama 144, Las Águilas, Álvaro Obregón
3. Literary filming at Chapu
Get on your bike, because during the Night of Museums in January, the first literary ride of 2025 will take place. You will ride through different points of the Chapultepec Forest such as the Museo del Sitio, at the end of the ride you will join a literature session. Remember that you must bring your bike, and that space is limited to 40 people. 🚴🏽♂️
📅 Wednesday 29
🕛 18:00
🎟️ Free activity
📍 The Museo del Sitio is the meeting point
4. Symphonic Titanic
Relive the romance of Jack and Rose at the Nuevo Teatro Silvia Pinal. Here the classic film will be screened, but set to music with a live orchestra. The combination of arts creates an enhanced and memorable experience. 🚢
📅 Every Thursday in January from 2 to 30.
🕛 20:00
🎟️ $960 a $1,440
📍 Versalles 27, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc
6. Chinese New Year at Cenart
Celebrating the Chinese New Year adds to the list of things to do in CDMX during January 2025. Cenart will have a festival with gastronomy, music, conference and theater presentations related to this Chinese holiday. 🐲
📅 Saturday, January 25
🕛 11:00 a 18:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Río Churubusco 79, Country Club
7. The Basement
During January we have an extensive line-up of plays among which El sótano (The Basement) stands out. It is a scary staging that combines Japanese horror with technological resources, which will make you feel on the edge of your seat. Do you dare? 😱 Remember that only those over 10 years old can enter.
📅 Friday to Sunday throughout January.
🕛 Various schedules available
🎟️ Your tickets are
📍 Teatro México at Joaquín Velázquez de León 31, San Rafael
12. Sleeping Beauty Ballet
If you love ballet shows, don’t miss We Call It. It is a dance presentation with luminous costumes, which makes this a beautiful and memorable show. During January you will enjoy a rendition of Sleeping Beauty where pirouettes, jumps and acrobatics are not lacking on stage. 🩰
We know this plan is not strictly in CDMX, but it is very close, so we dared to place it on this list of things you can do in January. It’s worth it!
📅 Saturday 25
🕛 16:00 y 19:00
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍 Centro Cultural Mexiquense Anáhuac at Av. Universidad Anáhuac 46, Lomas Anahuac, 52786 Naucalpan de Juárez
16. Neon Brush Kids
Call the little ones, because the plan to share with them is already made. Neon Brush is an artistic experience where they will develop their creativity with glow-in-the-dark paints. Their brushstrokes will go to the rhythm of music and an environment for parents to connect and have fun with their little ones. 🎨
📅 Sunday 19
🕛 Various times starting at 12:30 p.m.
🎟️ Your tickets here
📍 La Imperial Reforma at Paseo de la Reforma 483, Cuauhtémoc
17. La La Land set to music
La La Land, the iconic love musical, will also be presented at the Audiorio Nacional. The film will be set to live music by an orchestra and even a jazz band. You will live a unique experience! 🎷
📅 January 19
🕛 19:00
🎟️ $500 a $6,000
📍 National Auditorium
20. Vegan Tamale Fair
During the last days of January and leading up to Candlemas Day (February 2), this tamale fair will be held in downtown Mexico City. The recipes you will find here are vegan and delicious. Of course, atole and other snacks (also vegan) made from corn could not be missing. 😋
📅 January 31 to February 2
🕛 To be defined
🎟️ Free admission
📍 To be defined
22. Frida Kahlo: the life of an icon
The new exhibition on Frida Kahlo will open on January 28th. This exhibition aims to explore the lesser-known side of Frida, beyond her paintings and her relationship with Diego. With photocompositions, animations, and digital installations, you will learn more about an artist who is now a worldwide icon on Mexicanness.
📅 Starting January 28, Tuesday through Sunday.
🕛 Various schedules available
🎟️ Reserve your place here
📍 Laguna de Términos 260, Mariano Escobedo