# Cultural music festivals in Morelia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-music-festivals-in-morelia
> Updated: 2026-09-03T19:44:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The city of Morelia has initiated several musical cultural events. The government launched the Second Gregorian Chant and Polyphony Festival, titled ‘Celso Chávez Mendoza’, which focuses on the theme ‘From Gregorian Chant to Mozart’s Requiem’ to promote musical history and local identity.

Following this, the 38th edition of the Morelia International Music Festival ‘Miguel Bernal Jiménez’ announced its programming for November. The festival, which supports Morelia’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, will feature performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, the Minería Symphony Orchestra, and various soloists across local venues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Morelia International Music Festival announces 38th edition lineup

The 38th Morelia International Music Festival will run from November 13–22, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and various international soloists in iconic city venues.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morelia-international-music-festival-announces-38th-edition-lineup

### 2026-08-28: Morelia launches Second Gregorian Chant and Polyphony Festival

Morelia has inaugurated its Second Gregorian Chant and Polyphony Festival, part of a municipal effort to establish recurring cultural events as permanent pillars of the city's identity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morelia-launches-second-gregorian-chant-and-polyphony-festival

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