Mazatlán Cultural Festival

Mazatlán is one of the few destinations that perfectly blends the sand and sun of its beaches with all water-related activities such as fishing, surfing, and diving. It also boasts a rich historical and cultural identity, which is evident in its historic downtown, with cobblestone streets, 19th-century buildings, parks, and gardens.

The city is divided into two parts: Old Mazatlan (Viejo Mazatlan) with markets, cafes, churches, and squares where the highlights include the Angela Peralta Theater, which opened in 1874, and the Basilica Cathedral featuring a strong Neo-Gothic accent.

The Golden Zone (Zona Dorada) was developed in the decade of the ’60s and boasts exclusive hotels, golf courses, spas, nightclubs, shops boutiques, bars, and restaurants featuring the finest cuisine. In both regions the gastronomía is exquisite, and the traditional events such as the carnival parade in February and the cultural festival from October to December, make this destination one of the most attractive beach cities in the entire country.

A high-level- cultural festival

In 2023, the Mazatlan Cultural Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary and, as a result, will feature the participation of 1,113 artists both national and international, in its 58 events. Each of the shows will take place in Mazatlán’s most important venues and will impact nearly 80,000 live spectators, while its reach will be global thanks to its digital networks.

The Mazatlan Cultural Festival 2023 will begin on October 7th and will conclude on December 17th. Every day there will be various performances, including Broadway musical hits, Disney music, Italian and German opera, contemporary dance, classical ballet, visual arts, literature, and more.

Here we share the main events that will take place in one of the best venues of the Pearl of the Pacific: the Angela Peralta Theater, which you can enjoy with your entire family:

October

Saturday 7th: Aztec Mass (Misa Azteca) concert, 20:00 h
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th: Le Villi, Opera – Ballet, 20:00 h

November

Wednesday 1st: Legends of Art, Día de Muertos, street procession and tour at Angela Peralta Theater, 20:00 h

Saturday 4th: Unfathomable Landscapes, Delfos, Contemporary Dance, 20:00 h
Friday 10th: Tchaikovsky’s Destiny Concert. Symphony No. 5 by P.I. Tchaikovsky 20:00 h

Sunday 12th: “Weddings of Mexico” (Folkloric Ballet of the Institute of Culture), 19:00 h

Friday 17th and Sunday 19th: The Marriage of Figaro (Opera) 20:00 h on Friday and 19:00 h on Sunday

Friday 24th and Saturday 25th: Mozart (Opera) 20:00 h

December

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd: The Nutcracker (Ballet) Friday at 20:00 h, Saturday at 17:00 and 20:00 h

Sunday 3rd: Perpetual Tide – Celebration of the 25th Anniversay of EPDM (Contemporary Dance) 19:00 h

Friday 8th and Saturday 9th: Bewitching Broadway, 20:00 h

Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th: Christmas Gala (Concert), Friday and Saturday at 20:00 h and Sunday at 18:00 h

Don’t forget that Mazatlan also boasts natural attractions such as its beaches, the safest for children being Playa Norte, Playa Camarón and Playa Las Gaviotas . The latter offers the calmest waters. If your children are older and interested in surfing, you can take them to Playa Olas Altas.

Remember that your accommodation will be waiting for you at Park Royal Beach Mazatlán, located near the Marina’s area, just 20 minutes away from the historic downtown and 5 minutes from the Mazatlán’s Golf Course. This European Plan resort welcomes you with a spacious and spectacular beachfront area, a heated infinity pool where you can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets of the Pearl of the Pacific, a restaurant specializing in regional dishes, and a relaxing spa. Its 131 sea-view rooms await you with open arms for a memorable vacation in this warm destination.