July 2026 kicks off with tons of events to enjoy in Mexico City!
Believe it or not, we’re already past the halfway point of the year, and that just means we have more and more options for fun; on this list, you’ll find activities to do with kids, food festivals, and even getaways to see fireflies this summer.
Grab your calendar because here we’ll tell you everything you can do in the city this month.
If you’re looking for a family outing (or simply want to see your favorite characters on ice), the show “Live the Magic!” comes to the National Auditorium from July 1 to 26, 2026, featuring characters like Mickey, Elsa, and Moana; there will be several daily performances, and the show runs for approximately two hours.
The Zócalo will feature the largest LED screen among the 2026 World Cup Fan Festivals. If you’re looking for an unmissable event in July, the FIFA Fan Festival in Mexico City will install a 510 m² LED screen in the Zócalo and will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Admission will be free, though prior registration will be required.
Arena México will present a stage show that fuses professional wrestling with the Mesoamerican worldview. Star performers from the World Wrestling Council (CMLL), such as Star Jr., India Siux, Akuma, and Fugaz, will step into the ring to star in matches inspired by pre-Hispanic tales.
The production will combine dance, live performance, and audiovisual elements to reinterpret passages from indigenous mythology, including the battles of Nanahuatzin against Tecuciztécatl and the twins Hunahpú and Xbalanqué against the lords of Xibalbá. The event is designed for all audiences, with the restriction that children under three years of age may not sit in the front rows.
An experience dedicated to print art that brings together the international independent publishing scene at LagoAlgo. If you’re in the mood for a cultural outing in July, head to this international art book and independent publishing fair, which will bring together publishers, designers, and creatives at this venue in Chapultepec Forest. There will be fanzines, art books, magazines, vinyl records, and works of illustration and photography.
The Philharmonic of the Arts will present an orchestral show dedicated to the British band’s greatest hits. Under the direction of E. Abraham Vélez Godoy, the musical ensemble will perform Queen’s classic repertoire during the summer break.
The concert will have an age restriction, allowing entry only to those over 8 years of age.
If you’re putting together your calendar of events in Mexico City for July 2026 or looking for something to do this weekend to treat yourself to good food, head to the México de mis Sabores food festival, which will be held at Campo Marte. Chefs and cooks from across the country will offer traditional dishes organized into five thematic categories, featuring recipes from the Pacific, the Mayan world, and even grilled carnita.
If your list of events in Mexico City for July 2026 also includes a quick getaway, mark your calendar for the Carrera por los Dioses, which returns on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the Teotihuacán Valley with 5K and 10K races. This running experience winds through archaeological sites and blends nature and culture: an event that combines sports and tourism, attracting thousands of runners and visitors.
Laugh off work stress with the cast of The Office in ‘Sin Corbata.’ If you need a plan to let off some work steam, this stand-up show featuring the cast of The Office is a great option. It takes place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris.
For 200 MXN, enjoy the multisensory simulator and the Aztlán 360 Ferris wheel. If you’re looking for something different to do in Mexico City this month, Aztlán Park has a promotion that includes a ride on the “Fly Mexico Around the World” simulator and another on the Aztlán 360 Ferris wheel for just $200. The offer is available through July 20, 2026, and tickets can be redeemed at the ticket booths in the Second Section of Chapultepec Forest.
Adelitas Empresarias will host a new edition of this event, which will pay tribute to the pulque-drinking burrito through creative plaster and blanket workshops, a collaborative mural, and the photo exhibition “The Burrito in Mexican Culture.” Attendees will also be able to participate in the maguey trail, a scavenger hunt with clues and questions distributed among the exhibitors to win additional entries into the spirits raffle.
The culinary lineup will bring together more than 25 master mezcal makers offering varieties of agave such as espadín, tobalá, jabalí, and coyote, alongside producers of natural pulque and more than 20 flavors of aged mezcal. The menu, featuring tlayudas, birria, cecina, and flautas, will complement the experience, which will also include a space dedicated to the sale of pottery, Talavera, and textiles, as well as traditional packaged goods.
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will present a series of free exhibitions of the ball game and ulama at various historic venues in the capital and its surroundings. The circuit will bring together different associations and practitioners dedicated to the preservation of this ancient ritual discipline.
The program will include a special performance by the Pucxikal Keej Group (Heart of the Deer) at the Tlatelolco Archaeological Zone, in collaboration with the Mesoamerican Ballgame Association. The events will be part of the institutional initiative “The world’s biggest playing field is Mexican culture.”
Attendees will learn about the current rules, striking techniques, and the attire used in this pre-Hispanic sport. The exhibits will serve as an interactive window into the worldview of Indigenous cultures during the summer season.
Tour of the firefly sanctuary
The Nanacamilpa ecological zone will open its doors for the annual firefly viewing in a setting surrounded by pine, oak, and fir forests. The area will offer guided night walks to observe the luminous phenomenon that occurs during the rainy season.
Visitors will round out their stay with tastings on a local pulque tour, tram rides to scenic overlooks, and access to spa facilities depending on the package selected. The complex will offer lodging options ranging from rooms at the Ecohotel Piedra Cantera to stays in private cabins and glamping areas.
The Center for Immersive Arts presents an exhibition that transforms the philosophical concepts of Leonora Carrington’s labyrinths into a physical and sensory environment. The exhibition will integrate elements of sound, textures, lighting, and scents to create immersive rooms inspired by the Surrealist movement.
Visitors will tour an installation designed around 11 large-scale monumental sculptures by the artist. The space will also exhibit original works by the artist, such as engravings, lithographs, and personal objects, in a facility that is fully accessible to wheelchair users.