East of Mexico City
In the danza de los voladores (dance of the ‘flyers’), airborne performers whirl around a 30m pole, suspended by their ankles while playing flutes. On…
Must-see entertainment in Around Mexico City
Cholula
One of Mexico's jazz hot spots has diverse local and international musicians (playing live from 9.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays; at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm Sundays)…
Puebla
Live music adds old-world romance to the poblano decor at this sprawling bar-restaurant. Dine to musicians playing trova (troubadour-type folk music; 8pm…
East of Mexico City
Vibrant Saturday dinner shows at this ranch move from pre-Hispanic times to the modern day through different folkloric dances, costumes and musical…
Cuernavaca
Come here to dance salsa, not on a stage but around the tables of families having dinner on the terrace, with crowds of appreciative onlookers. The live…
Cuernavaca
Morelos’ state theater hosts quality film festivals with subtitled movies in their original language, plays and dance performances. There’s a full…
Cuernavaca
This theater near Jardín Juárez stages contemporary plays. A calendar of cultural events is posted at its entrance.
Toluca
The Centro Cultural Toluca complex (formerly MUMCI) has an IMAX theater that has regular screenings.
