Guanajuato, Mexico Introduction
- Vive la Magia de la Cultura
- When: Weekends from March to September
- Where: Teatro Juárez
- What: An international festival featuring theater, dance, music, visual arts and countless other expressions culture, both modern and indigenous.
- Baile de las Flores / Dance of the Flowers
- When: March or April; Thursday before Holy Week
- Where: Jardín de la Unión
- What: The Baile de las Flores, a time-honored tradition held each year, features music, young men and women all decked-out in fancy dress, and the exchanging of flowers of all types, sizes and materials. The next day, the mines are opened up to the public for celebrations and sightseeing and altars to La Virgen de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) - the patron of miners - are decorated.
- Festival Titerías / International Puppet Theater Festival
- When: May
- What: This increasingly popular event, a showcase of Mexico's puppet theater scene, has activities and events for all ages. Featuring both new and seasoned puppeteers, enjoy this festival of performances, exhibitions, workshops and much more.
- San Juan and Presa de la Olla
- Expresión en Corto / International Short Film Festival
- When: July
- Where: Guanajuato & San Miguel de Allende
- What: This international film festival, taking place in the neighboring cities of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, attracts participants from Mexico and abroad. Big-names in the Mexican and international film industries - actors/actresses, directors, producers, screenwriters, etc. - come to enjoy and partake in film presentations, discussions, workshops and much more!
- Día de la Cueva / Cave Day
- When: July 31st
- Where: Cerro de los Picachos
- What: Annual festival in honor of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits- who, in turn, played a major role in the building of the city. The festivities, which take place around the cave in the nearby hills Cerro de los Picachos hills, include a country fair and festive picnic as well as traditional dances, songs and prayers.
- Día de la Toma de la Alhóndiga / Day of the Taking of the Alhóndiga
- When: September 28th
- What: Commemoration of the historic day when Miguel Hidalgo and his rebel forces overtook the Alhóndiga in the first victory towards Mexican independence. Enjoy the annual parade honoring the victory as well as home town hero "El Pípila."
- Festival International Cervantino / International Cervantino Festival
- Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos
- México en Globo / Hot-Air Balloon Festival
- When: November
- What: Look up! Each November, hot-air balloons from all over the world take to the skies, creating a dazzling display of colors and shapes set against the bright blue skies.
