Mexican cultural and gastronomic celebrations

Mexico is conducting various cultural and gastronomic celebrations. The Conservatorio de la Cultura Gastronómica released a commemorative book, ‘Cocina Mexicana, XV años de Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad’, to mark 15 years of Mexican gastronomy being recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Cultural events include the 33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Meeting in Jalisco, featuring international performers, and the 24th Festival del Mariachi in Morelia. Gastronomic festivities include the Festival del Frijol at Complejo Cultural Los Pinos and the Festival del Taco in Guanajuato. Additionally, the Museo Raúl Anguiano in Guadalajara is hosting ‘It’s Artificial’, a multidisciplinary exhibition by Sergio Aguilar Félix exploring organic and synthetic boundaries.

Looking ahead to 2026, several major cultural, commercial, and sporting events have been announced. In San Luis Potosí, the Arena Potosí will host the LXXXII National Charro Congress and Championship from October 8 to November 1, featuring over 200 charro squadrons and a record 160 female escaramuzas teams.

In Ciudad Juárez, the 26th Tequila and Mariachi Festival is scheduled for September 10 to 13, followed by the 15th International Juárez Marathon on October 18. Guadalajara will host the 20th edition of Expo Franquicias from August 27 to 28, while Morelia’s 24th Mariachi Festival will hold a main gala at the Teatro Matamoros on September 26.