May is an exciting month in Guadalajara and its surroundings, with a wide range of events. From the May Cultural event of Jalisco to food, wine and beer festivals and a tribute to Star Wars, there are a lot of choice.
Grill, music and beer at the Asado Fest
Lovers bearded, this event is just for you! Gather some of the best grids in the cityThe Asado Fest will also include an exhibition and a tasting of craft beer, a dedicated wine zone and a wide selection of ingredients and barbecue accessories. Expect live music performance, children’s area and a space suitable for pets.
Date: May 3
Location: Metro Fest at Metropolitan Park. Av. Ludwig van Beethoven 58000, La Estancia, Zapopan
Cost: 250 pesos (adults) and 80 pesos (children). Tickets here.
May Cultural Festival
Each year since 1998, Guadalajara has welcomed Jalisco May Cultural Festival, a celebration sponsored by the State Ministry of Culture to promote cultural activities. From music to exhibitions, plays, conferences and more, the festival will welcome 44 events through the city. This year’s guest country is Canada, with Canadian acts like the Circus Wave Circus Group and the Montreal Funk group The Brooks taking the festival scenes.
One of the highlights of the festival will be a live performance of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) at the Teatro Degollado celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel.
Date: May 8 to 30
Location: Various places
Cost: Ticket prices vary. For the full festival program, Click here.
Akamba: a music festival in the birthplace of Tequila
Imagine the packaging sounds of electronic music at the heart of the Agave landscape in Tequila, Jalisco. It is Akamba, the music festival organized by Cuervo Tradicional. This year’s edition promises an immersive experience that merges music with contemporary art and signature cuisine. Participants can arrive on the site aboard the Akamba Express, a traveler train that leaves Guadalajara, with live DJs, exclusive cocktails and panoramic views of the agave landscape.
Date: May 3
Location: José Cuervo, Tequila
Cost: Tickets Start at 1,890 pesos
Celebrate Star Wars day at the Galactic concert
If you are a fan of Star Wars, you will not want to miss the live performance of the Orchestra of the soundtrack of the film. Participants can expect to listen Emblematic music by John Williams interpreted by more than 70 musicians on stageAccompanied by projections of the film. Do not hesitate to be dressed in your favorite character!
Date: May 3
Location: Santander of Performing Arts. AV North peripheral. 1695, Col. Industrial Park Nativity, Zapopan
Cost: Tickets start at 480 pesos
Local store at the La Girilla festival
If you are looking to buy products from local artists and entrepreneurs, The Mirilla Bazaar is for you. Located in the middle of a lush park in Guadalajara, participants will be able to buy everything, shoes with jewelry, clothes, accessories, candles, essential oils, personal care products and more. Expect food stands with delicious pastries and food, as well as live music and a neighborhood suitable for pets.
Date: May 3 and 4
Location: Silvano Barba Park, av. Ruben Darío 2788, Jardines de Providencia, Guadalajara
Cost: Free
Beer exhibition
Guadalajara is expected to host the largest artisan beer exhibition in Latin America, bringing together more than 100 artisanal beer producers, importers and distributors of the Western and Bajío regions of Mexico. The event seeks to connect brewers with restaurant channels, bars, tap rooms, importers, distributors, department stores and specialized stores to stimulate industry.
Date: May 16 to 18
Location: Expo Guadalajara
Cost: 180 pesos
Go to a wine festival on the Riviera de Chapala
Wine lovers will have the opportunity to taste Mexican wines in a natural setting with a breathtaking view of Lake Chapala in Vinart Ajijic. Star Live music, guided pairs and a party after the partyParticipants will spend a weekend learning wine. The event is exclusively for people aged 18 and over and is not suitable for pets.
Dates: May 24 and 25
Location: Nimue, Paseo de la Huerta 57Colonel La Floresta, Ajijic, Chapala
Cost: 1,150 pesos
Marco Antonio Solís at Stadium three March
Marco Antonio Solís, who expressed Ernesto de la Cruz in Disney “Coco”, performs live in Guadalajara as part of his “Closer to You” world tour. With a career extending over four decades and several Latin Grammy Awards, Solís remains one of the most loved artists in Mexico and Latin America. Participants can expect a spectacular show featuring emblematic successful songs like “Si no te Hubieras Ido”, “El Pédedor” and “¿A dónde vamos a parar?”
Date: May 17
Location: Three of the March stadium, av. Patria 1251, Colonel Lomas del Valle, Guadalajara
Cost: Tickets start at 4,482 pesos
Watch a film on a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Museo Cabañas will project “Samsara”, a film in 2023 directed by Lois Patiño which tells the story of the death and rebirth of a Laotian woman and the Buddhist boy who reads him from Bardo Thödol, a guide to the journey between death and reincarnation. The Museo Cabañas is located in the Hospicio CabañasA massive orphanage in the colonial era and a hospital complex have appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Date: May 2 and 3
Location: Cabañas at Hospicio Cabañas Museum, Cabañas 8, Plaza Tapatía, Centro, Guadalajara
Cost: Box-office prices. Generally free or 35 pesos.
“Puss in boots”: ballet for all ages
The Jalisco ballet is back with the Family production “The cat with boots”. The production is inspired by the original fairy tale by Charles Perrault which tells the story of an intelligent cat who helps his master deceive a king and an ogre to become rich. The ballet is choreographed by Lucy Arce.
Date: May 3 and 4
Location: Art and culture forum. Av. Fray Antonio Mayor 1451, La Guadalupana
Cost: From 180 pesos
