Ensenada
The Centro Estatal de las Artes has shows and exhibits throughout the year.
Must-see entertainment in Mexico
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
Estadio Olímpico is home to UNAM’s Pumas fútbol club, which competes in the national league’s Primera División. The stadium was built from volcanic stone…
Guadalajara
You’ll have to trek out to Zapopan if you want to see the beloved ‘Chivas’ (ie Guadalajara’s fútbol team) juggle footballs and – hopefully – make their…
Centro Histórico
One of Mexico City’s two wrestling venues, the smaller, more intimate Arena Coliseo is taken over by a circus atmosphere each week, with flamboyant…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
Behind the Auditorio Nacional, the Centro Cultural del Bosque features six theaters, including the Teatro de la Danza, dedicated to modern dance. On…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
Ensconced in the woodsy southern section of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) campus, Centro Cultural Universitario comprises five…
Inland Michoacán
On the northern side of Plaza Chica and cheek by jowl with the Biblioteca Gertrudis Bocanegra, this ornate structure was a convent until it was converted…
Mexico City
This split-level venue at the edge of Centro Histórico stages electric blues artists in the Buddy Guy/Howlin’ Wolf mold. About once a month there’s a…
Mexico City
This fútbol stadium is Mexico's 10th largest stadium with a capacity for 33,000. It's home to the Cruz Azul team, who can be seen playing here. There is…
Xalapa
A sanctuary for arty types, the historic high-ceilinged Tierra Luna provides a changing roster of poetry readings, theater performances and music gigs. It…
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…
Teatro Principal Francisco Javier Clavijero
Veracruz City
This theater has a long history and has had many incarnations. It moved here in 1819 and adopted its current architectural style (French neoclassical with…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
The country’s biggest stadium (capacity 105,000) is home to the América fútbol club. Games are played on weekend afternoons; check the website for kick…
Oaxaca City
This 1½-hour show goes ahead in the patio of the Hotel Monte Albán if at least 15 people reserve earlier in the day. It's usually a little 'canned' with…
Condesa
Besides its draw as a preferred spot to catch televised fútbol matches, this British pub boasts an international social scene and has excellent funk, jazz…
Xalapa
This cultural center in an attractive 19th-century colonial building packs in plenty of offerings. Jam sessions, dance classes, art expos, and art house…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
Two cinemas at the Centro Cultural Universitario of UNAM in the south screen art and indie films from a collection of more than 43,000 titles, mostly in…
Guanajuato
Hosts a full schedule of performances during the Festival Cervantino and is home to Guanajuato's symphony orchestra. Performances are held most Friday…
Condesa
At the heart of the Condesa concert scene, this former movie theater now raises the curtain for pop and rock acts from abroad (previous examples: Devendra…
Cuernavaca
Morelos’ state theater hosts quality film festivals with subtitled movies in their original language, plays and dance performances. There’s a full…
Teatro del Estado Ignacio de la Llave
Xalapa
The impressive state theater hosts both the Orquesta Sinfónica de Xalapa and the Ballet Folklórico of the Universidad Veracruzana. It is situated 1.5km…
Aguascalientes State
The Teatro de Aguascalientes is a massive modernist building that holds over 1600 audience members and stages a variety of cultural events from classical…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This complex includes a 440-seat theater for major productions and a smaller cabaret-style venue for experimental plays. There are often children's events…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
A Coyoacán institution, this stone-walled bar around the central plaza stages jazz and rock groups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
San Miguel de Allende
This small theater inside the Biblioteca Pública plays host to a good selection of independent and international films, as well as local plays and talks.
Mexico City
Folk singers in the Silvio Rodríguez mold take the stage at this temple of trova (troubadour-type folk music) in Lindavista.
Zacatecas
This top venue hosts a variety of cultural events including theater, dance and music performances. Check the posters or with the tourist office for…
Mexico City
A large sports and music stadium built in 1993. It is home to the Diablos Rojos baseball team and hosts the annual Vive Latino music festival, among other…
Morelia
Teatro Morelos, part of the Centro de Convenciones complex 3km south of the city center, stages theatrical performances and concerts.
Cuernavaca
This theater near Jardín Juárez stages contemporary plays. A calendar of cultural events is posted at its entrance.
Cancún
Screens mostly Hollywood movies. Some are shown in English with Spanish subtitles, others are dubbed in Spanish.
Morelia
This recently renovated cinema screens blockbusters in English with subtitles or dubbed Spanish.
Querétaro
Sponsors concerts, dance, theater and art events; stop by to view the bulletin board.
Alameda Central
This Cinemex branch screens mostly Hollywood movies and the occasional Mexican hit.
Aguascalientes State
The Teatro Morelos, south of the center, stages a variety of cultural events.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
All the big film releases. It's west of the center, adjacent to the Chedraui.
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Both art-house and blockbuster flicks near El Ángel and Reforma.
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
A large club reserved mostly for jazz and folk acts.
