Zacatecas International Folklore Festival 2026 attracts global delegations
From 14 to 16 August 2026, the city of Zacatecas, Mexico, will host the 29th Festival Zacatecas del Folclor Internacional “Gustavo Vaquera Contreras”. The three‑day event features more than 320 artistic, academic and gastronomic activities – a 28 % increase over the previous edition – and is projected to generate an economic impact of 15‑20 million pesos for the local economy.
The program includes performances by Mexican ensembles such as the Grupo de Danza Folklórica Tenamaztle, Ballet Folklórico Internacional Plateros, the Compañía Jóvenes Zapateadores and the Grupo de Danza Folklórica Ave Fénix Zacatecas, as well as international groups: Agrupación Folklórica Labrante from Arucas, Canary Islands (Spain); Lous Réoulès Groupe Folklorique from Gironde (France); and Ensamble Matija Gubec from Karlovac (Croatia). Delegations and cultural institutions from more than a dozen countries – including Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Japan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Serbia, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Guatemala, the United States, Ireland, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, Cuba, Jordan and Ukraine – are scheduled to attend.
Entities: Agrupación Folklórica Labrante · Festival Zacatecas del Folclor Internacional “Gustavo Vaquera Contreras” · Instituto Zacatecano de Cultura (IZC) “Ramón López Velarde” · Instituto Zacatecano de Cultura “Ramón López Velarde” · Manuel Castillo · Miguel Varela Pinedo · Zacatecas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Municipal president Miguel Varela Pinedo announced the festival and its program. (public announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival featured more than 320 activities, including 131 artistic events, 83 exhibitions, 47 film screenings, 26 academic activities, and 33 gastronomic experiences. (festival program details)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The event was expected to generate an economic impact of between 15 and 20 million Mexican pesos. (municipal economic estimate)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Festival Zacatecas del Folclor Internacional ran from August 14 to August 16, 2026. (announcement by municipal president Miguel Varela Pinedo)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Performances included groups such as Agrupación Folklórica Labrante (Spain), Lous Réoulès Groupe Folklorique (France), Ensamble Matija Gubec (Croatia) and Mexican ensembles like Grupo de Danza Folkló (festival program description)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival is organized by the State Government of Zacatecas through the Instituto Zacatecano de Cultura “Ramón López Velarde”. (festival organization details)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Delegations from over ten countries, including Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Japan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Guatemala and others, participated in the festival. (festival organizers)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuel Castillo, director general of Economic Development and Innovation, said the festival strengthens cultural exchange and highlights Zacatecas as a World Heritage City. (official comment)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Agrupación Folklórica Labrante from Arucas, Canary Islands (Spain) performed at the Plaza de Armas. (supporting_article_ids)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Delegations from over a dozen countries, including Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Japan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Serbia, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Guatemala, United States, Ireland, Germany, and … (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ensamble Matija Gubec from Karlovac (Croatia) performed at the festival. (supporting_article_ids)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Festival Zacatecas del Folclor Internacional runs from 14 to 16 August 2026. (supporting_article_ids)