Events & Holidays
What's happening in Mazatlan — cultural events from the city's tourism board, plus Mexican holidays every expat should know about.
Upcoming Cultural Events
From Cultura Mazatlán — the city's official cultural events board. Updated automatically.
This Friday “Cinema in the Park” returns
Enjoy the short films: “Good morning, Ignacio” (with the performance of Ignacio López Tarso) “Fulgores” and “Territorio …
“Act of Communion” makes the public reflect with a disturbing story
The Ángela Peralta Theater was the scene of a theatrical experience that goes beyond what the human mind has managed to …
Casa Haas invites you to a poetic reading of “Women Writers” as part of Literary Thursday
As part of the billboard of the Mazatlán Cultural Festival 2026 - promoted by the Municipal Institute of Culture, Touris…
The Ángela Peralta Choir presents the “Concert for Peace” in the Benito Juárez neighborhood
Admission is free As part of the activities of the Mazatlán Cultural Festival 2026 —organized by the Municipal Institute…
They celebrate traditions with reading and creativity during a new “Grandfather Tuesday” session
With the aim of promoting reading, preserving our roots and providing a space for healthy coexistence for older adults, …
The Ángela Peralta Theater experienced a colorful night with the presentation of “Ruta del Son”
The Ángela Peralta Theater became a stage of tradition and color through dance and music with the staging of “Ruta del S…
Culture invites you to enjoy the piano recital “Romanticism: Germ and Apogee from Beethoven to Liszt”, this Wednesday at Casa Haas
The Sinaloa 2026 Cultural Festival, which flows into the port with the support of the Municipal Institute of Culture, To…
This Wednesday the program “Dialogues of our history” resumes with the presentation of the book “Poemas Terrenales” by Horacio Lozano Santillán
This Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00 p.m. outside the Municipal Arts Center (Carnival corridor), the Dialogues of our Hist…
This Tuesday, attend the presentation of the work “An act of communion”, by Lautaro Vilo.
A journey to the depths of the human mind As part of the programming of the Sinaloa Cultural Festival 2026, with the sup…
Leïla Ka and “Maldonne”: a cry of rebellion from women
The work was presented at the Ángela Peralta Theater within the programming of the Sinaloa Cultural Festival 2026 Last S…
Mexican Holidays Calendar
Holidays that will affect your daily life in Mazatlan — when banks close, when to book restaurants early, and celebrations you won't want to miss.
Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos
November 1-2. Families honor deceased loved ones with altars (ofrendas), marigolds, sugar skulls, and cemetery visits. Not Halloween — it's a beautiful, meaningful tradition. Mazatlan's celebrations are more intimate than Mexico City's.
Revolution Day
Día de la Revolución
Commemorates the start of the 1910 Mexican Revolution. Official holiday observed the third Monday of November. Banks and government offices close.
* Date varies by year
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Mexico's patron saint day. Processions, church services, and celebrations across the city. Not an official day off, but deeply important — you'll hear fireworks starting at dawn.
Christmas
Navidad
Official holiday. Mexican Christmas centers on Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) — big family dinners, tamales, ponche, and midnight mass. December 25 is quieter. Many businesses close Dec 24-Jan 1.
New Year's Day
Año Nuevo
National holiday. Everything closes. Mazatlan celebrates with fireworks along the Malecón and beach parties.
Three Kings Day
Día de Reyes
When Mexican kids traditionally receive gifts (not Dec 25). Families eat Rosca de Reyes — a sweet bread with hidden figurines. If you find one, you're hosting the party on Feb 2.
Candelaria Day
Día de la Candelaria
If you found the figurine in the Rosca de Reyes, today you bring tamales for everyone. Tamale vendors are everywhere. A fun, food-centered tradition.
Constitution Day
Día de la Constitución
Commemorates the 1917 Mexican Constitution. Banks and government offices close. Observed the first Monday of February.
* Date varies by year