Don’t know what to do in CDMX in October? Don’t worry about anything because here we bring you the unmissable plans during this month. There will be Day of the Dead activities, exhibitions and lots of music.
1. Design Week
Everything is more than ready for Design Week Mexico 2024! This year’s theme is “Designing the future” and will focus on innovation, as well as solutions and visions for the challenges of the future. It will have different activities, including exhibitions, gallery and more.
📅From October 7.
🕛Various schedules
📍Different venues
2. Parade of monumental alebrijes.
Among the October events is the traditional parade of monumental alebrijes. Figures over two meters high will parade through different streets of CDMX. They will then be part of an exhibition that will be located on Paseo de la Reforma from October 19 to November 3. 🥳
📅October 19
🕛12:00
🎟️Evento free of charge
📍From Zócalo to Paseo de la Reforma
3. Mega Catrinas Procession
This is one of the October activities that everyone is waiting for. It is a mega procession in which you will see different contingents of catrinas. The idea is to rescue and promote traditions referring to the Day of the Dead.
📅October 27th
🕛 To be defined
🎟️Evento free of charge
📍Paseo de la Reforma
4. Harry Potter Magic at Play
If you are a Harry Potter fan you can’t miss this interactive experience full of magic. It consists of several rooms inspired by the wizard’s adventures. You’ll discover which house you belong to and you can even cast your own spells. 🪄
📅1 to 27 October
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Puedes buy your tickets here
📍Casa Abierta Monte (Palma 14, Centro Histórico)
5. Day of the Dead Coffee and Chocolate Fest
We’re all craving for pan de muerto, aren’t we? At this festival you will taste a great variety of this dish. In addition, there will be tastings, workshops and even ofrendas and alebrijes. Celebrate Day of the Dead in a big way.
📅October 11 to 13
🕛11:00 a 19:00
🎟️Entrada free
📍National Museum of Popular Cultures (Hidalgo Avenue 289, Del Carmen neighborhood, Coyoacán).
6. International Book Fair in the Zocalo
Looking for things to do in CDMX in October and you like books? Take note because we already know when will be the International Book Fair in the Zócalo 2024. Different publishers will be participating, so you’ll come across all kinds of copies.
📅11 to 20 October.
🕛To be defined
🎟️Entrada free
📍Zócalo of the CDMX
7. The Empire Strips Back
This burlesque parody will bring your favorite characters in a unique show. On stage you will see sexy stormtroopers and more. Dare to go to the sexy side of the galaxy.
📅2 to 27 October, Wednesday to Sunday.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Encuentra your tickets here
📍Foro 1869 (avenida de los Insurgentes Sur 1869, Guadalupe Inn)
8. Candlelight Day of the Dead
In this candlelight concert you will listen to emblematic songs such as “La Llorona”, “Recuérdame”, “Cruz de Olvido”, “Amor eterno” and many more. Celebrate Day of the Dead with lots of music. This is one of the October activities in CDMX that you can’t miss.
📅October 27th and 31st.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Compra your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Xoco)
9. Six Flags Horror Festival
Of course, among the October events in CDMX you can’t miss those related to Halloween. At the Six Flags Horror Festival you will find spooky experiences including the Museum of Nightmares, an attraction that will exhibit haunted objects.
📅All month long.
🕛Different hours
🎟️Compra your tickets at the official Six Flags website
📍Six Flags Mexico (Picacho-Ajusco highway km 1.5, Jardines del Ajusco, Tlalpan)
10. Beer Expo
Cheers! Bring out your inner beer soul and go to this event, where you will find a huge variety of national and international beers. Plus, you’ll learn more about this beverage.
📅October 25th to 27th
🎟️$350 per person
📍Pepsi Center (Dakota S/N Nápoles, alcaldía Benito Juárez)
11. Swan Lake
It’s a fact! During October we will be able to see Swan Lake at the National Auditorium. The show will be led by the National Dance Company. So far there is only one performance, so don’t miss it.
📅October 12
🕛19:00
🎟️Desde $634.50
📍National Auditorium
12. MUTEK’s 20th anniversary
MUTEK is the festival of art and digital avant-garde. During two weeks and multiple events, you can discover all the innovations of the artistic world with audiovisual pieces, immersive experiences, projections, artificial intelligence and live music. In addition, being the 20th anniversary of MUTEK in Mexico, you can expect many surprises.
📅 October 8-20
🕛 Different schedules
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍Different venues
13. Artisan Festival Coffee, Chocolate and Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead)
Did you think there would only be one event dedicated to pan de muerto? Let us tell you that there will be several. This gastronomic festival will have everything, including a cocoa ceremony and coffee tastings. More than 40 exhibitors will participate in this edition.
📅19 and 20 October.
🕛12:00 a 19:00
🎟️$50 per person
📍Jalapa 44, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc district.
14. Luis Miguel Concerts
Among the options of what to do in CDMX in October are the multiple concerts that the singer will offer. Get ready to sing at the top of your lungs his greatest hits. Did you get tickets?
October 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23 and 24.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Boletos on sale online
📍CDMX Arena
15. Pan de muerto festival in Coyoacán
Coyoacán will also have a festival dedicated to pan de muerto. It will feature the participation of more than 100 exhibitors offering a wide variety of coffee, chocolate and, of course, bread.
📅October 26th and 27th.
🕛11:00 a 19:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍Centro de Convenciones Churubusco (Calzada de Tlalpan 1721, San Diego Churubusco, Coyoacán)
16. Mole Fair
Milpa Alta is more than ready for a new edition of the Mole Fair. Come and enjoy different dishes made with mole almendrado, mole verde and more. In addition, you will be able to buy moles so you can cook your own dishes at home.
📅4 to October 27th.
🕛To be defined
📍San Pedro Atocpan (road Xochimilco Oaxtepec km 17.5, Milpa Alta)
17. Dance show La Llorona
La Llorona is one of Mexico’s most popular legends. In this show you will witness the story in a different way. There will be music and dance. The Philharmonic of the Arts and the Artes Dance Company will participate.
📅October 28-November 9
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Desde $400
📍Centro Universitario Cultural (Odontología 35, Copilco, Universidad)
18. Mictlan Fest
Artisans will offer all kinds of products at this event, such as ice cream, coffee, pan de muerto, jewelry, mezcal, chocolate and even personalized catrinas.
📅18 to 20 October.
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️Acceso free, prior registration
📍Palacio de la Autonomía de la UNAM (Lic. Primo de Verdad, Centro Histórico, alcaldía Cuauhtémoc)
19. The Outstandiful World of Wicked
In preparation for the release of the Wicked movie, the W Hotel created two experiences that will transport you to the world of Oz. The first is Shiz University Eatery, a pop-up restaurant with dishes themed to the witches Elphaba and Glinda, so everything is green and pink, even the food! On the other hand, for a night out, they created a speakeasy in the presidential suite: Fantabulous Oz Club. You’ll have to enter through the yellow brick road, go up in a balloon and face the Wizard of Oz to earn your space in this bar.
📅 Starting October 3.
🕛 Different schedules
🎟️ Get your tickets to Shiz University Eatery and Fantabulous Oz Club
📍Hotel W (Campos Elíseos 252, Polanco)
20. Sphere Fair Tlalpujahua
Let’s take a trip to the Sphere Fair in Tlalpujahua. Exhibitors will sell blown glass spheres, as well as Christmas ornaments. You’ll find everything you need to decorate your home and your tree.
📅All month long
📍Tlalpujahua, Michoacán
21. Playmobil Exhibition
In the options of what to do in CDMX in October, exhibitions are a must. The El Carmen Museum will celebrate its anniversary with a Playmobil exhibition with which different scenarios will be recreated.
📅All month long, from Tuesday to Sunday.
🕛10:00 a 17:00
🎟️Entrada general $80
📍El Carmen Museum (avenida Revolución 4 y 6, San Ángel, alcaldía Álvaro Obregón)
22. Mystika
Mystika is a photo exhibit that celebrates the magic of nature in Mexican sanctuaries. In different rooms you will travel from the forests of Tlaxcala to the sea of Baja California and from the mountains of Michoacán to the waterfalls of Chiapas. You’ll see incredible shots of landscapes and animals in an immersive format – it’s fantastic!
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛11:00 a 21:00
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍Torre Cuarzo (Paseo de la Reforma 26, Juárez)
23. Chapultepec Coins Exhibition
The National Numismatic Museum is opening an exhibition on the commemorative coins of the Chapultepec Zoo. Besides the fact that you will see them, you will know how was the creation process.
📅All month, Tuesday to Sunday.
🕛10:00 a 14:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍National Numismatic Museum (República de Bolivia 40, Centro, Cuauhtémoc)
24. Day of the Dead Concert by candlelight with Apothic
Listen to the songs that celebrate our traditions and our loved ones on the Day of the Dead. From “La Llorona” by Andrés Henestrosa to “Mis Muertos” by Julieta Venegas, this candlelight concert will transport you to the Mictlán. Plus, you can enjoy the incredible music with a glass of Apothic red wine.
📅 October 31
🕛 19:00 y 21:30
🎟️Compra your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Xoco)
25. Museum 31
This exhibition will stay longer! If you don’t know what to do in CDMX in October, we recommend you to take a look at this exhibition, which will remain until January 2025. Not only will you see puppets, but you’ll discover everything behind 31 Minutes.
📅All month long
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎟️$180 general admission
📍Franz Mayer Museum (45 Hidalgo Ave.)
26. La Llorona in Cuemanco
As it is already a tradition, during the Day of the Dead season, the show of La Llorona will be presented in Xochimilco. It takes place in the Tlilac Lagoon. For the ride don’t worry because they take you there and bring you back in trajinera.
📅From October 4
🕛Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 pm.
🎟️Venta online
📍Embarcadero de Cuemanco (Blvd. Adolfo Ruíz Cortinez, Cuemanco, Xochimilco)
27. Day of the Dead Race
Get in your training because at the end of October we will have a Day of the Dead themed night race. The length will be 5 kilometers and people from 15 to 99 years old can participate.
📅October 26
🕛19:300
🎟️Desde $599 per person
📍Paseo de la Reforma
28. Hello Kitty Pop Up
Hello Kitty is celebrating its 50th anniversary and you can join the celebration too! It opened a Pop Up Café in Satélite, where you’ll sample themed drinks and dishes.
📅All month long
📍La Terraza Palacio, at Palacio de Hierro Satélite
29. Mexicráneos at Bicentennial Park
The next time you visit Parque Bicentenario you’ll come across new Mexicráneos. They are 12 pieces that will be presented gradually every weekend. Starting October 12 you will already be able to see all of them.
📅From October 12th.
🕛7:00 a 18:00
🎟️Entrada lihbre
📍Parque Bicentenario (5 de mayo, San Lorenzo Tlaltenango, alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo)
30. Museum of Joy
It is a space full of light and color where you will take amazing pictures. It has six different rooms. Among the surprises you’ll find is a sky with swings and a lava cave.
📅All month long
🕛13:00 a 21:00
🎟️$390 general admission
📍Zacatecas 93, Roma Norte
31. Kayak ride in cempasúchil fields
How would you like to kayak through the cempasúchil fields? Take the plunge and live this experience! If you’ve never gone kayaking don’t worry because they’ll explain everything you need to know there.
📅1 to October 27th
🕛Diverse schedules starting at 8:50am
🎟️$250 per person
📍Xochimilco
32. Enchilada Party
Let’s indulge your craving. At this gastronomic event you’ll come across a wide variety of enchiladas. Plus, there will be mechanical games, shows and lots of music.
📅4 to October 6.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Cristóbal Colón on the corner of Pensador Mexicano, San Buenaventura, Toluca.)
33. Reggae live festival
If reggae is your thing, we recommend you save the date for this event. You will listen to music for 12 hours straight on four stages. Some of the artists that will be performing are Macka B, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Anthony B and El Roockie, among others.
📅October 12
🕛14:00 a 02:00
🎟️Desde $850 depending on the stage where you buy your tickets.
📍Campos Guadalajara, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Estado de México
34. Hello Kitty Race
Are you already training? The Hello Kitty race in CDMX is just around the corner. There will be three courses: 3, 5 and 10 kilometers. Registrations for this sporting event have already started, so hurry to sign up.
📅October 13th
🕛7:00
🎟️Desde $550 per person
📍Paseo de la Reforma
35. Tribute to Queen
Are you ready to hear Queen’ s hits live? In this candlelight concert, different songs will be performed, such as “Under Pressure”, “Love of my life”, “We are the champions”, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Radio ga ga”, among many others.
📅October 10
🕛19:00
🎟️Encuentra your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Xoco)