Guide to Guelaguetza 2025
Guelaguetza 2025 will take place on July 21nd and July 28th, 2025 in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, México. Learn more about this year’s festival below.
La Guelaguetza also known as Los Lunes Del Cerro is an iconic annual Oaxaca festival taking place in Oaxaca City in July each year.
The event features regional art, food, music, and honors Oaxaca’s 16 ethnic groups with colorful parades, dances, and cultural showcases.
Guelaguetza 2025 Festival
Guelaguetza 2025 will be held on July 21 and 28 at the Guelaguetza Auditorium in Oaxaca, Mexico. The festival features cultural performances, parades, and fairs, including the Mezcal Fair and Festival of Moles.
Visitors from around the world come to Oaxaca for this vibrant festival celebrating the indigenous culture of its eight regions.
Ticket Information for Guelaguetza 2025
Presale for tickets for the Guelaguetza 2025 will be available from May 15 2025 to May 31st, Regular sale will be available on June 1st.
Guelaguetza Ticket Prices (Presale Banamex Exclusive) From May 15 to May 31st:
- Section A: $1,423 mxn (plus service fee)
- Section B: $1,125 pesos (plus service fee)
Guelaguetza Ticket Prices Regular sale will start on June 1st:
- Section A: $1,574 mxn (plus service fee)
- Section B: $1,274 mxn (plus service fee)
- Section C and D will be for free
Guelaguetza 2025 Official Program
The Guelaguetza 2025 featured a vibrant lineup of events, staring from July 1st.
| Event: | Location: | Date/Time: |
|---|---|---|
| Guelaguetza Inauguration 2025 | Plaza de la Danza | July 1st (6 PM) |
| Cultural Concerts | Zocalo of Oaxaca City | July 2-31st (6 PM) |
| Guelaguetza Convites | Various (Parade Route) | July 7, 11, and 12th (6 PM) |
| Massive Concerts | Alameda de León | July 16, 23 & 31st (8 PM) |
| Gastronomic Tianguis “From My Roots with Their Flavors” | Plaza de la Danza | July 16 – 30th (11 AM – 9 PM) |
| Coffee Roots Scent and Flavor Expo. (Pluma Cafe Route) | Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña, | July 17-25th (10 AM – 8 PM) |
| Artisan Fair “Arte de mi Pueblo” | Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña | July 17-25th (11 AM – 8 PM) |
| Artistic and Cultural Expressions | Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña, | July 17, 22, 24th (6 PM) |
| Mexico Ancestral Magic, Magical Towns of Oaxaca | Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña, | July 17-25th (11 AM – 8 PM) |
| Artisan Fair 2025 | Cultural and Convention Center of Oaxaca | July 18-29th (11 AM – 8 PM) |
| Bani Stui Gulal (Repetition of the Old) | Guelaguetza Auditorium | July 18 & 25th (8 PM) |
| Mezcal Fair 2025 | Cultural and Convention Center of Oaxaca | July 18-29th (11 AM – 10 PM) |
| Delegation Parade | Fuente de las 8 Regiones to Temple of Santo Domingo | July 19 & 26th (6 PM) |
| Donají, The Legend | Guelaguetza Auditorium | July 20 and 27th (7 PM) |
| Lunes del Cerro Guelaguetza | Guelaguetza Auditorium | July 21 & 28th (10 AM – 5 PM) |
| Cycling Tour | Various locations | July 22-27th (Varies) |
| Festival of Moles | Gastronomic Center of Oaxaca | July 24-25th (2 PM) |
| Tejate and Tamal Fair | Plaza de la Danza | August 1 and 2nd (10 AM – 8 PM) |
Participating Delegations Schedule Guelaguetza 2025
The schedule and order of delegations for the two days have also been announced, with events divided into morning and afternoon sessions.
July 21 — Morning Program
1. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas de Casilda Flores, Central Valleys
2. Nahuatl – Santa María Teopoxco, Sierra Flores Magon
3. Zapotec – Ixtepec City, Isthmus
4. Mestiza – Porfirio Diaz’ Miahuatlan, Sierra Sur
5. Zoque – Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Isthmus
6. Afroamexican – Collantes, Coast
7. Mixe – Santiafgo Zacatepec Mixe, Siarra de Juárez
8. Zapotec – Santa María Atzompa, Central Valleys
9. Triqui – San Juan Copala, Mixtec
10. Mixtec – Tlaxiaco H. City, Mixtec
11. Afromexican – San Juan Cacahuatepec, Coast
12. Chinantec – San Felipe Usila, Papaloapan
13. Zapotec – San Bartolo Coyotepec, Central Valleys
14. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
July 21 — Afternoon Program
1. Zapotec – San Mateo Macuilxóchitl by Artigas Carranza, Central Valleys
2. Mazatec – Huautla de Jiménez, Sierra Flores Magón
3. Zapotec – Tlacolula de Matamoros, Central Valleys
4. Ikoots – San Francisco del Mar, Isthmus
5. Zapotec– Asunción Ixtlaltepec, Isthmus
6. Chatin – Santos Reyes Nopala, Coast
7. Mixe – Santa María Tlahuitoltepec, Sierra de Juárez
8. Amuzgos – San Pedro Amuzgos, SIerra Sur
9. Chocolteco – Villa de Tamazulápam del Progreso, Mixtec
10. Zapotec – Ejutla de Crespo City, Centra Valleys
11. Mixtec – Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Mixtec
12. Zapotec – San Melchor Betaza, Sierra de Juárez
13. Mixtec – Tlaxiaco City, Mixtec
14. Zapotec – Zaachila Villa, Central Valley
15. Mestiza – Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
16. Zapotec – San Pedro Pochutla, Coast
17. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas by Genova Medina, Central Valleys
July 28 — Morning Program
1. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas by Genova Medina, Central Valleys
2. Zapotec – Santa María Tonameca, Coast
3. Chinantec – Santiago Jocotepec, Papaloapan
4. Mixtec – San Miguel Grande, Mixtec
5. Zapotec – Hidalgo Yalálag Villa, Sierra Juárez
6. Mestiza – Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Coast
7. Zapoteca – San Pablo Macuiltianguis, Sierra de Juárez
8. Zapotec – Teotitlán del Valle, Central Valleys
9. Zapotec – San Antonio de Cal, Central Valleys
10. Zapotec – H. Villa de San Blas Atempa, Isthmus
11. Mixtec – H. Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Mixtec
12. Mixtec – Pinotepa de Don Luis, Coast
13. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
14. Mestiza – Putla Villa de Guerrero, Sierra Sur
July 28 — Afternoon Program
1. Mestiza – Loma Bonita, Papaloapan
2. Mixtec – Chalcatongo de Hidalgo, Mixtec
3. Zapotec – Juchitán de Zaragoza City, Isthmus
4. Mixtec – Santo Tomás Ocotepec, Mixtec
5. Mestiza – Villa Sola de Vega, Sierra Sur
6. Mixtec – San Sebastián Tecomaxtlahuaca, Mixtec
7. Mixtec – San Andrés Huaxpaltepec, Coast
8. Mestiza – Santa María Huatulco, Coast
9. Zapotec – San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Central Valleys
10. Mazatec – San Pablo Ixcatlán, Papaloapan
11. Afromexican – Santiago Llano Grande, Coast
12. Zapotec – Cuilápam de Guerrero, Central Valleys
13. Mixtec – Huajuapan de León City, Mixtec
14. Zapotec – Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Central Valleys
15. Tacuate – Santa María Zacatepec, Sierra Sur
16. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
17. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas by Casilda Flores, Central Valleys
Helpful Resources
Planning to visit Oaxaca City for Guelaguetza 2025? We’ve got you covered with all the essential resources to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.
Here are some reliable transport options from the airport to the best hotels for your stay, including taxis, car rentals, and airport shuttles.
Where to Stay in Oaxaca for Guelaguetza?
If you’re planning to attend Guelaguetza 2025, we highly recommend booking your accommodations in advance. The city will be filled with domestic and international tourists coming to enjoy all the festivities.
For the best experience, we suggest staying at a hotel in downtown Oaxaca City within walking distance of all the top things to see and do in the city.
Recommended Hotels
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Casa de la Asuncion
Casa de la Asunción is a beautiful hotel located just steps from the historic Oaxaca Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Temple. This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, an on-site restaurant, and more.
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Casa Antonieta
Casa Antonieta is a stunning boutique hotel in downtown Oaxaca City, near the Zocalo and Templo de Santo Domingo. It offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and is pet friendly with additional charges.
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Majagua Boutique Hotel
Majagua Boutique Hotel is an adults only boutique hotel in Oaxaca located just behind the Templo de Santo Domingo. This hotel offers a free welcome cocktail, on-site restaurant, early check in and late checkout.
View All: Top 25 Hotels in Oaxaca City
History of Guelaguetza
The Guelaguetza has a rich history rooted in indigenous traditions of Oaxaca. Originally, it was an earth-based religious celebration centered around the worship of corn and the corn god, reflecting the agricultural importance of maize to the local cultures.
In the early 20th century, after a severe earthquake in the 1920s devastated Oaxaca City, local leaders reorganized the Guelaguetza as a statewide cultural event to help rebuild the community’s morale. Renamed “La Guelaguetza de la Raza,” the festival began to take on a more modern form. Over time, it evolved from a traditional ritual into a performance-oriented event, attracting both national and international attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there will be a Guelaguetza in 2025. It will be officially taking place on the 21nd and 28th of July 2025.
The Guelaguetza is celebrated on the last two Mondays of July. However, if the first Monday of July falls on July 18th, the anniversary of Benito Juarez’s death, the event is delayed by a week.
The Guelaguetza 2025 will take place at the Guelaguetza Auditorium. The venue is located on Cerro del Fortín on the International Highway. View the location on Google Maps.
Tickets for Guelaguetza 2025 were $1574 MXN for Section A and $1274 MXN for Section B, plus a service fee. They will be available on SuperBoletos. Free seating in Sections C and D will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.
Guelaguetza meaning — The word Guelaguetza originated from the Zapotec languages of the indigenous Mesoamerican ethnicities, and in English it loosely translates to “offering” or reciprocal exchange of gifts between different groups.
The historical origins of Guelaguetza can be traced back to over 500 years ago, long before the Aztec conquest and the arrival of the Spanish.
La Guelaguetza festival pays homage to the diversity and mutual interdependence of Oaxaca’s ethnic communities, highlighting the local culture and languages with a series of cultural shows and live performances. It celebrates the indigenous Oaxacan culture of giving and reciprocation.
La Guelaguetza festival is attended by local Oaxacans and visitors from all over the world who flock to Oaxaca City to watch and take part in the cultural performances. Participants in the Guelaguetza festival include trained performers and representatives of Oaxaca’s 16 indigenous groups.
The Guelguetza festival is celebrated on the last two Mondays of July, and consists of a wide variety of activities, celebrations, parades and performances throughout the city.
Each event lasts for several hours and the schedule is packed with festivities both at the Guelaguetza Auditorium and across the city of Oaxaca.
Absolutely! Guelaguetza is one of the most incredible cultural festivals to take place not only in the state of Oaxaca but arguably in all of México.
News for Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2025
Guelaguetza 2025: Dates, Activities, and Ticket Prices – The Guelaguetza 2025 schedule has been officially released, detailing the cultural festivities set for July 21 and 28 at the Guelaguetza Auditorium in Oaxaca. The event will feature traditional performances from various regional delegations, divided into morning and afternoon sessions.
For more updates on the 2025 events and activities, follow the official Guelaguetza social media accounts and the hashtag #Guelaguetza2025 on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Guelaguetza Videos
Below, you’ll find the a few of the best Guelaguetza videos from previous years celebrations.
These videos will give you a better idea of what you can expect to see, do and experience at the upcoming 2025 Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca de Juárez, México.
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