# Events in León, Guanajuato

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/events-in-len-guanajuato
> Updated: 2026-11-08T19:58:00.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 3.

León, Guanajuato, is scheduled to host several major events in late 2026. In October, the city will host the 2026 Latin American Police and Firefighter Games, organized with the International Tactical Police Association. The competition involves approximately 1,000 security and civil protection personnel from various nations, including Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and the United States, competing in 28 disciplines such as martial arts and tactical shooting.

Following this, the 24th edition of the International Balloon Festival (FIG) is scheduled for November 13 to 16, 2026, at the Parque Metropolitano. The festival is expected to feature 200 hot air balloons and special figures from 25 different countries, including participants from Macedonia del Sur, Romania, and Lithuania. To celebrate the city’s 450th anniversary, an opening event titled “Opening FIG 2026” will take place on November 12, involving the lighting of seven balloons across five public locations: Plaza Principal, Plaza Expiatorio, Plaza Galerías Las Torres, Parque Santa Julia, and San Juan de Abajo.

The festival program includes “Noches Mágicas,” featuring anchored balloons illuminated to music and drone shows. The musical lineup includes artists such as Calvin Harris, Christian Nodal, Los Ángeles Azules, and Alok. Organizers project the event could attract up to 400,000 visitors, generating an estimated economic impact between 450 million and 950 million pesos. Additionally, the opening day on Friday, November 13, designated as “Viernes de la Gente,” will offer free general admission and include an inaugural launch and a monumental flag spectacle.

On November 8, the Shibal K-Fest was held at Centro Max, organized by Santos Bravos fans. The event combined K-pop culture, including dance covers and workshops, with charitable efforts to support the Gaticos Association through donations of food, litter, and bedding for cats.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: International Balloon Festival returns to León, Guanajuato

The International Balloon Festival in León, Guanajuato, will run from November 13 to 16, 2026, expecting 400,000 visitors and featuring over 200 balloons from 25 countries.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/len-hosts-k-pop-festival-and-prepares-for-international-balloon-festival

### 2026-11-06: León hosts 2026 International Balloon Festival in November

León, Mexico, will host the 24th International Balloon Festival from November 13 to 16, 2026, featuring 200 balloons and international musical acts.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-balloon-festival-2026-scheduled-for-len-mexico

### 2026-10-08: León to host 2026 Latin American Police and Firefighter Games

León, Mexico, will host the 2026 Latin American Police and Firefighter Games, featuring 1,000 participants from 10 countries competing in 28 tactical and traditional sporting disciplines.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/len-to-host-2026-latin-american-police-and-firefighter-games

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