Things to Do in Guadalajara in November 2026: The Best Plans!

A spectacular setting, candles, and Michael Jackson’s music performed by a talented ensemble. That’s a simple way to describe Candlelight, though it’s best to experience it for yourself.

If you’ve always wanted to see where this quintessentially Mexican flower is grown—and take some spectacular photos and videos for your social media while you’re at it—sign up for the tours organized by Rancho San Juan Diego.

For three days, bakeries and culinary projects will offer Guadalajara’s residents a wide variety of interpretations of the traditional pan de muerto. 

One of the most anticipated festivals returns to downtown Zapopan! Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with tons of activities, traditional drinks, and more.

With José Luis Castillo and other guest conductors, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra will give several concerts at the Degollado Theater to present the various programs from its latest season, including music by Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, and more.

The Day of the Dead theme park is coming back. An event that combines interactive technology, art installations, performances, live music, Mexican cuisine, multimedia shows, and photo spots for the best pictures.

Listen to the best of Hans Zimmer’s music in an intimate setting surrounded by candles—that’s what this incredible experience is all about. Don’t miss it!

Can you imagine listening to Taylor Swift’s greatest hits surrounded by candles? Listen to her songs amid candles and soft lighting, performed by a talented string quartet. Get your tickets!

A space that brings together more than 50 artists with graphic design projects: prints, mugs, T-shirts, notebooks, and, of course, lots of stickers.

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to get there: it’s just two hours from our city! Here’s a practical guide on how to get from Guadalajara to the International Balloon Festival.

This event is recognized as the largest science outreach gathering in Latin America, where the universe takes center stage.

Do you love wine and getting away from the city? Then check out Vinart—the Ajijic wine festival is coming back very soon!

A must-see festival! If you’re a fan of rock and food, then head to this festival featuring iconic bands like Cuca, Genitallica, Nunca Jamás, Jonaz, Resorte, and more.

An unmissable event! Listen to Juan Gabriel’s incredible music surrounded by candles and performed by a talented string quartet—get your tickets now!

Enjoy the best of these artists by candlelight on a magical night filled with the very best. Get your tickets here.

Run or walk in the Hello Kitty Race, a family-friendly sporting event perfect for fans of this character.

A magical experience! Surrounded by candles, listen to Metallica’s greatest hits in an intimate setting, performed by a quartet.

Don’t miss this amazing experience illuminated by thousands of candles where you can listen to the best of Linkin Park. A must-see!

It’s just around the corner! The FIL Guadalajara 2026. This time, Italy will be the featured guest, and, as always, there will be an incredible section for children with a variety of activities.

If you’re a Super Mario fan, you’ll be able to see your favorite characters outside of video games in a live-action adventure starring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and other characters from the franchise.

The show brings the world of video games to the stage with a story designed for children and families. It’s a great option for a family outing to see these characters in a theatrical performance.

Amid songs, romance, and family conflicts, *Perfume de Gardenia* tells the story of Gardenia Peralta, a young woman who works at her aunt Sonia’s cabaret while pursuing her dream of making her way in the world of show business.

The show recreates the golden age of Mexican cabaret with musical numbers, choreography, and costumes, as well as a live performance by La Única Internacional Sonora Santanera.

Are you interested in stories based on real-life crimes? *Préndeme: El Musical* brings to the stage the case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, two young men who murdered someone in Chicago in 1924.

The play explores the relationship between the two and how their ideas and decisions lead them to commit increasingly serious crimes. Through acting and live music, the musical delves into the minds of its protagonists and the psychological conflict behind their actions.

If you liked the movie *The Greatest Showman*, you’ll be able to enjoy its songs live with the return of *The Greatest Showman: The Musical* to Guadalajara, where it will be performed for the fifth time with a story inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum.

The show will be presented at Palacio de las Vacas and will feature songs such as “This Is Me,” “A Million Dreams,” and “Rewrite the Stars,” accompanied by choreography and a live cast. If you want to hear these songs in a different way and relive the story of the movie, keep in mind that there will be only one performance.

Can you imagine running into dinosaurs right in the middle of a show? In *Dinosaurs: Live Show*, Roger, a researcher seeking to save the last remaining dinosaurs, embarks on an expedition to a Jurassic reserve accompanied by a group of cavemen.

During the adventure, you’ll have to face various challenges and encounter large prehistoric creatures, while the audience also becomes part of the story.

If you like the movie *Interstellar*, you can now hear its music live in Guadalajara, with a symphonic concert dedicated to the soundtrack of the film directed by Christopher Nolan.

Hans Zimmer’s music is a fundamental part of the story and accompanies the characters’ space travels and decisions. This performance is an opportunity to reconnect with the film through his compositions, this time with the music performed live.

If you like horror stories, El Sótano brings Japanese suspense to the theater with a production that combines acting, holographic projections, and video mapping.

Inspired by the literary universe of Koji Suzuki, author of *The Ring* and *Dark Water*, the play draws on these elements to bring the mystery of his stories to the stage. A great option for those who enjoy horror and want to experience it in a different way—beyond the screen.

The music of Gustav Mahler is coming to Guadalajara with Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan,” performed by the Solistas de América Orchestra under the direction of Scott Yoo.

If you enjoy orchestral music or want to give it a try, this could be a great opportunity to hear a piece that tells a story through its sounds.

Pianist and composer Christian Sands will perform in Guadalajara as part of the NY Jazz All Stars series, with a show that blends jazz with contemporary sounds and influences from other musical genres.

Nominated for a Grammy for his album *Be Water* (2020), Sands explores the piano’s full range through melodies that incorporate elements of gospel, progressive rock, and classical music. His performance will be an opportunity to hear how these influences interact within his musical style.

Liliana’s Invincible

Summer, based on the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Cristina Rivera Garza, reconstructs the life of her sister Liliana—a victim of femicide in 1990—through memories, letters, and documents.

With Cecilia Suárez on stage, the play invites the audience to discover this story and reflect on violence against women, memory, and the quest for justice. A production that brings a personal story to the theater to spark a conversation that remains necessary.

Spanish singer-songwriter Nacho Vegas will arrive in Guadalajara with his “Vidas semipreciosas” tour, in a performance that blends indie folk with Spanish-language rock.

His music is characterized by introspective lyrics that address personal experiences, emotions, loss, and social issues, with a narrative style of writing that sets his solo career apart.