The penultimate month of the year caught up with us! That doesn’t mean there are no events and activities to have fun, quite the contrary. That’s why here we tell you what to do during November 2024 in CDMX.
1. Christmas parade in CDMX
The carols are already ringing! Among the November events in CDMX is the Christmas parade called Bolo Fest. This time it will take place in the afternoon and not in the morning as in previous years. There will be no shortage of monumental balloons and Christmas songs. 🎄
📅 Saturday 30
🕛 4:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free event
📍 From Monumento a la Revolución to Diana Cazadora
2. Comedias de Oro at Cenart
Every Monday in November (with the exception of the 18th because it’s a long weekend) free movies will be screened at Cenart. On November 11 you will see “Ahí está el detalle”, while on November 25 “Calabacitas tiernas” will be screened. The cycle will end on December 9 with “Mecánica Nacional”.
📅 November 25, and December 2 and 9.
🕛 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Avenida Río Churubusco 79, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán mayor’s office.
3. Offering to Frida Kahlo
You still have a chance to visit the offering at the Casa Azul, which is inspired by Frida Kahlo’s Viva la vida. It’s worth mentioning that it was the last painting she did before she died.
📅 Until 28
🕛 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, as well as Wednesday from 11:00 to 18:00.
🎟️ $160 national tickets and $320 general admission for foreigners.
📍 Londres 247, colonia Del Carmen, alcaldía Coyoacán
4. Christmas Eve Flower Festival 2024
Let Christmas flood your spaces with beautiful pots of poinsettias starting at $40. They come in all varieties, sizes and colors, you’re sure to find something to decorate your living room or your place in the office.
📅 Nov. 15 to Dec. 15
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Several venues, see all of them
5. Xochimilco Christmas Eve Tour
Trajineras in Xochimilco will always be a great plan and now they come in a Christmas version. Besides visiting a refuge for salamanders, there will be pulque tasting and full meal prepared by local cooks.
📅 November 30
🕛 Departure is at 12:45 p.m.
🎟️ $1,500 per person
📍 Embarcadero de Cuemanco (Periférico Sur s/n, next to the Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Track).
6. Piñata Exhibition
Everything is ready for the piñata expo at the Museo de Arte Popular! During November you will be able to see the most colorful pieces; all of them are part of a contest where incredible designs are presented. Take into account that they will be there for a short season, so organize your agenda to visit them. 🪅
📅 November 9 to December 15.
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $60 general admission
📍 Revillagigedo 11, Downtown
7. Eurojazz
Among the unmissable things to do in CDMX this November is Eurojazz. It is a jazz festival that Cenart organizes every year. This edition the stage will light up with jazz players from Mexico, Finland, Italy, Spain and Sweden. 🎷
📅 Saturday 23
🕛 13:00 y 17:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Río Churubusco 79, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán
8. Hot Wheels City Experience
Near CDMX there is also a lot to do during November. For example, this experience is coming to Tlanepantla, in the State of Mexico. It will feature interactive game circuits and videomapping, go-kart race tracks for children and adults, an exhibition of tuned cars and Hot Wheels car sales. Ideal to go with the kids. 🏎️
📅 From November 15
🕛 Various schedules available
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍 Gran Carpa Satélite MX on Periférico Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho, Tlalnepantla
9. Mojigangas. Giants of Tradition
If you love handicrafts, you already have a plan to do in November in CDMX. Master artisans from different states of the country, such as Oaxaca and Guerrero, created traditional mojigangas for this show that you won’t want to miss.
📅 Tuesday to Sunday, until January 30.
🕛 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $18 per person
📍 National Museum of Popular Cultures (Av. Hidalgo 289, Del Carmen, Coyoacán)
10. Hello Kitty Café’s Christmas Pop Up
The most famous kitty in the world premiered a new spot in our city, which will be open for a limited time. Let yourself be conquered by the atmosphere full of pastel colors, Kitty and all her friends. Every detail is inspired by this cute universe. To eat, they have cupcakes, sandwiches, cookies and themed snacks, as well as delicious drinks.
📅 Until January 6.
🕛 From 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
🎟️ $250 average consumption per person
📍 Palacio de Hierro de Polanco (Av. Moliere 222, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo)
11. Artisan Festival of Coffee, Chocolate and more
Christmas is here! Ready to give us a little snuggle for the cold season, this festival returns to Roma Norte.
In addition to various versions of cafecito and hot chocolate, there will be live music, original items to do your Christmas shopping and even the chance to win prizes.
📅 November 30 and December 1.
🕛 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ free admission
📍 Jalapa 44, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
12. Bomba Estéreo free at the Zócalo
It doesn’t matter if you’re just going to sing To my love or if you’re a real fan, the music of this Colombian band will be playing loudly in the Plaza de la Constitución to close the penultimate month of the year. We recommend you arrive early, to grab a spot, or reserve a place on a terrace in the Centro Histórico, to save yourself some pushing and shoving.
📅 November 30
🕛 7:00 pm
🎟️ free entrance
📍 Zócalo
13. Cirque du Soleil
The wait is over and we will finally see this incredible circus show. A moment full of magic, acrobatics and a lot of surprises awaits you, remember that the show will be in Mexico City for a short season! 🎪
📅 November 7 to December 29.
🕛 To be defined
🎟️ $1,955 a $4,880
📍 Gran Carpa Santa Fe in Vasco de Quiroga, Álvaro Obregón
14. Polanco Jazz Festival
The Ángela Peralta Theater will once again host one of the most important jazz festivals in CDMX. This musical event brings together world-renowned musicians and jazzmen. So you will be part of a concert of the highest level. This edition will feature Alberto Garcia, Karely Esparza, Alicia Gonzalez, Sandra Lau, just to mention some of the stars. 🎷
📅 Saturday 30
🕛 16:30
🎟️ Your tickets here
📍 Aristóteles s/n, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
15. Mystika
Mexico’s most beautiful landscapes and our country’s most iconic animals are brought together in this immersive photography exhibit. With the monarch butterflies of Michoacán, the fireflies of Tlaxcala, the swallows of Chiapas and the humpback whales of Baja California, you will embark on a mystical and fantastic journey. You can’t miss it!
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 11:00 a 20:00
🎟️ Get your tickets through this page
📍 Torre Cuarzo (Paseo de la Reforma 26, Juárez)
16. Christmas concert at the Palacio Postal
The Palacio Postal is one of the most beautiful buildings in our city. Also, one of our palaces. Now imagine it decorated for Christmas and with live classical music. Let’s listen to Christmas carols for free!
📅 Wednesday 27
🕛 Starting at 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Palacio Postal (Tacuba 1, Centro Histórico)
17. Brilla: a Christmas in the forest
Let the Christmas spirit envelop you with the third edition of this festival of lights. Get on the little train, travel through the Christmas of countries such as Russia, Italy, Iceland or Portugal, and take a picture with Santa. Be amazed by the giant tree while listening to Christmas carols and have a mulled wine at the food market.
📅 November 15 – December 30
🕛 18:00 a 23:00
🎟️ From $275
📍 Parque Naucalli (Periférico Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho, Manzana 020, Boulevares, Naucalpan, Estado de México)
18. The 90th birthday of the Palace of Fine Arts
Bellas Artes is celebrating its 90th birthday! And to blow out its first 90 candles, it is ready to go all out. There will be exhibitions and presentations, but also live music, both classical and mariachi.
📅 From November 26th to 30th.
🕛 Different schedules, check them all out.
🎟️ From $120
📍 Palace of Fine Arts (Av. Juárez s/n, Centro Histórico)
19. Meow Fest
If you have a michi and are looking for things to do in November in CDMX, you won’t want to miss this conclave of accessories, food, toys, adoptions and a spay/neuter campaign. So that no one gets bored, there will be workshops and live music, and of course your beloved kitty is more than welcome, don’t leave them at home!
📅 Saturday 30 and Sunday 1 December.
🕛 11:00 a 20:00
🎟️ Donation in kind of free choice
📍 Huerto Roma Verde (Huerto Roma Verde, Jalapa 234, Roma Sur)
20. Coca Cola Flow Fest 2024
Flow Fest 2024 is coming this month! For two days you will dance and have the time of your life. On stage will perform various artists such as Arcangel, Becky G, Rauw Alejandro, Sebastián Yatra and many more. Do you already have your tickets?
📅 23 y 24
🕛 From 12:00
🎟️ Tickets online
📍 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
21. Brilla Fest in Puebla
Christmas activities are slowly arriving! One of them is Brilla Fest in Puebla. It is a tour with figures, pastorelas, train rides, shows and Christmas installations that will make you live the magic of the season. ideal to take the little ones!
📅 November 15 to December 30
🕛 To be confirmed
🎟️ To be confirmed
📍 Atlixco, Puebla
22. Luismi’s concert
El Sol ends his tour in November! After a series of concerts in Mexico, Luis Miguel will close with a flourish at the GNP Stadium. The show will be next 📅 November 30 and tickets are already on sale. Will you be left wanting to sing La Bikina at the top of your lungs? 🎤
23. Hello Kitty Christmas Festival
Christmas is in the air since November! Hello Kitty and her friends are already more than ready for Christmas with this bazaar. You’ll find themed items, ideal for putting together a swap. Also, there will be activities and even food court. 🎄
📅 November 30 and December 1.
🕛 12:00 a 20:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Dr. Navarro 218, Doctores
24. Harry Potter: Magic at Play
There’s something about the winter and Christmas season that reminds us of the magic of the Wizarding World. Consider this your Hogwarts card, and embark on an experience that will take you through interactive scenarios and the best moments of the saga, from the Dursley’s house to Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest! Go to classes, play Quidditch and take the most magical photos at Magic at Play.
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 10:00 a 20:00
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍 Casa Abierta Monte (Calle de la Palma 14, Centro)