What to Do in San Miguel de Allende in November 2026: Jazz and Blues Festival
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE · Culture
The San Miguel International Jazz & Blues Festival runs from 11 to 15 November 2026 in the city centre.
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE — This guide is for people who live here or are staying for weeks, not for a quick weekend. It covers the things to do in San Miguel de Allende in November 2026 that organisers have confirmed, with dates, venues and prices.
November opens with the last Day of the Dead events on Sunday 1 November, then moves to a youth reading fair and the jazz festival. All prices were converted at about MXN 18.65 per US$.
Several 1 November events have no published ticket price yet, so check with the venue before you go.
1 to 6 November: Day of the Dead Finale and a Reading Fair
Sunday 1 November, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday brunch with a guest traditional cook
Hacienda El Santuario, Aldama 41, Centro · Price not published
Part of the Muerte en Vida IV Festival, a Day of the Dead programme. Tickets were not on sale at the time of writing, so ask the venue about booking.
Sunday 1 November, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Exhibición de ofrendas (altar exhibition)
Jardín Allende, Principal 18, Centro · Price not published
A midday slot is the calmest way to see traditional Day of the Dead altars. Go before the evening events draw the crowds.
Sunday 1 November, 6:00 p.m.
Requiem by Michael Haydn
Templo de San Francisco (a church), San Francisco and Juárez, Centro · Price not published
The San Miguel de Allende Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra perform this requiem, a classical mass for the dead, in a historic church. Tickets were not on sale at the time of writing, so check the venue first.
Sunday 1 November, 6:00 p.m.
Huesos, calacas y calaveras: puppet theatre
Jardín Allende, Principal 18, Centro · Price not published
A puppet show with the characters El Catrín and La Catrina, the elegant skeleton couple of Day of the Dead tradition. Spanish helps, but the staging is visual.
Sunday 1 November, 6:00 p.m.
Antojitos de Coyoacán
Hacienda El Santuario, Aldama 41, Centro · Price not published
Live music and Mexican street-food flavours as part of the Muerte en Vida IV Festival. Plan to eat there, and ask about entry costs in advance.
Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 November
Feria de la Lectura: “Entre castillos y dragones”
Centro para los Adolescentes de San Miguel de Allende (CASA), a youth centre and library · Price not published
A three-day reading fair with storytelling, workshops and games on fantasy literature. It suits families and anyone who wants to practise Spanish in a relaxed setting.
11 to 15 November: San Miguel Jazz and Blues Festival
Wednesday 11 November, 1:00 p.m.
Educational concert: Antonio Lozoya Jazz Trio
Casa Nigromante (University of Guanajuato, UG), Umarán 38, Centro · Free
A daytime concert that sets the scene for the festival. It is a low-cost way to hear the music before the ticketed evening shows.
Thursday 12 November, 1:00 p.m.
Film screening: The Story of Benny Goodman
Casa Nigromante (University of Guanajuato, UG), Umarán 38, Centro · Free
A free afternoon film from the festival programme. Arrive a little early, as seating at university venues can be limited.
Thursday 12 November, 6:00 p.m.
Gypsy Jazz: Hot Club de San Miguel
Teatro Ángela Peralta, Mesones 82, Centro, the city’s main historic theatre · MXN 440 (about US$24)
A local gypsy-jazz group opens the festival’s evening programme in the city centre. Buy tickets on the festival website, which is the organiser.
Friday 13 November, 1:00 p.m.
Film screening: Born to Be Blue (the Chet Baker story)
Casa Nigromante (University of Guanajuato, UG), Umarán 38, Centro · Free
A second free film in the festival’s daytime programme. Pair it with a late lunch in the centre before the evening concert.
Friday 13 November, 6:00 p.m.
Eric “Slim” Miller Blues Band (United States)
Teatro Ángela Peralta, Mesones 82, Centro · MXN 660 (about US$35)
A US blues band, and a change of pace from the acoustic jazz sets. Tickets are sold through the festival website.
Saturday 14 November, 6:00 p.m.
Mar Vilaseca Jazz Quartet (Spain and United States)
Teatro Ángela Peralta, Mesones 82, Centro · Platea (stalls) MXN 770 (about US$41); luneta, palco and galería (upper levels) MXN 660 (about US$35)
Seating is priced in two tiers, so choose by budget. Book ahead if you want the stalls.
Sunday 15 November, 6:00 p.m.
Tribute to Sting with Becks Bustamante (Mexico and United States)
Centro Cultural, Instituto Allende (a cultural centre), Ancha de San Antonio 22, Centro · MXN 770 (about US$41)
The closing concert of the festival moves to the Instituto Allende cultural centre. Tickets are on the festival website.
Planning Your November in San Miguel de Allende
Monday 16 November is a public holiday in Mexico, observed for Revolution Day under the Federal Labour Law. The anniversary itself falls on Friday 20 November, and we could not confirm a San Miguel programme for it.
For festival tickets, use the San Miguel Jazz Festival website, the organiser’s own ticket page. For the other events, ask the venue directly, since several had no public prices when we checked.
Visit San Miguel, the city tourism board’s event list, is the best place to watch for time changes and late additions. All times in this guide are local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest event in San Miguel de Allende in November 2026?
The San Miguel International Jazz & Blues Festival runs from 11 to 15 November. Evening concerts are at Teatro Ángela Peralta on 12 to 14 November and at Instituto Allende on 15 November.
How much are the jazz festival tickets?
Evening concerts cost MXN 440 to MXN 770 (about US$24 to US$41), depending on the show and seat. Prices converted at about MXN 18.65 per US$. Tickets are sold on the festival website.
Are there free events during the jazz festival?
Yes. An educational concert on 11 November and film screenings on 12 and 13 November are free. All start at 1:00 p.m. at Casa Nigromante, Umarán 38.
Is 16 November 2026 a public holiday in Mexico?
Yes. Mexico observes Revolution Day on the third Monday of November, which is 16 November 2026, under the Federal Labour Law. The anniversary itself is Friday 20 November.
What is happening on 1 November in San Miguel de Allende?
Day of the Dead events continue: an altar exhibition at Jardín Allende from 12:00 p.m., plus a Michael Haydn requiem and a puppet show at 6:00 p.m., in the Templo de San Francisco and Jardín Allende.
Sources: sanmigueljazz.com.mx, visitsanmiguel.travel, Haydn requiem listing, ofrendas listing, brunch listing, puppet theatre listing, Antojitos listing, Ley Federal del Trabajo, article 74. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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