The capital of major events

With this calendar, Mexico City reaffirms itself as the capital of major events, where autumn is not only experienced, but celebrated with tradition, flavor, and rhythm.

Publication date
7th of october 2025

Mexico City is buzzing like never before. Its cultural, sporting, gastronomic, and musical pulse can be felt on every corner. Here, experiences multiply. Discover why this is the capital you must visit this fall-winter. In this guide, we’ll give you the must-see events, dates, reviews, and everything you need to know about them:


Design Week Mexico 

This is the annual benchmark event for design in Mexico City. Since 2009, it has transformed the city into a creative laboratory where craftsmanship, innovation, architecture, and contemporary design converge. With platforms such as Design House, Inédito, Print, and Diseño Contenido, it offers exhibitions, workshops, and unique experiences.

designweekmexico.com

Abierto de Diseño CDMX Chapultepec

Forest is transformed into a stage for design, creativity, and innovation under the theme “Maleza. Diseño en resistencia” (Weeds. Design in Resistance), with installations, workshops, and talks in spaces such as the Tamayo Museum and the Cineteca Nacional.

abiertocdmx.com

Parade of monumental alebrijes

It will start at the Zócalo in Mexico City and end at the Angel of Independence. Afterwards, an exhibition will be set up on the medians of Paseo de la Reforma, which will remain until November 9, so that visitors can see the pieces that participated in the parade and in the contest for the best alebrije.

Formula 1 – Mexico City Grand Prix

The iconic F1 returns to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in an edition that celebrates 75 years of history in the highest category of motorsports. This event, full of adrenaline, music, local culture, and automotive passion, has been renewed until 2028.

mexicogp.mx

NBA Mexico City Game

The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will play a regular season game at the CDMX Arena, with a special Day of the Dead setting. It will be the 34th edition of the NBA in Mexico, the most celebrated outside the US and Canada.
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Day of the Dead Parade

This parade is an iconic experience that brings together art, tradition, spectacular costumes, and offerings in the Historic Center. It starts at the Puerta de Leones gate in Chapultepec Forest and ends at the Zócalo, where it joins the Mega Ofrenda Monumental. It usually starts around 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

turismo.cdmx.gob.mx

Corona Capital
Dates: November 14, 15, and 16

This music festival at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will bring legends such as Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Queens of the Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, Chapell Roan, and more for three days of vibrant international performances, music, activities, cinema, and gastronomy.

.coronacapital.com.mx


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