Traditional Mariachi Festival

Fandangos Mariacheros are a new festival feature this year. 

Plaza de las Americas (facing the Zapopan Basilica), Friday, August 21, 8 p.m. 

Acclaimed British writer Salman Rushdie, author of “The Satanic Verses” and “Children of Midnight,” will open activities in the Literary Salon at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) later this year.

The full title of the city’s annual mariachi blast is frequently overlooked: Encuentro Internacional de Mariachi y Charreria.  This last part is of huge importance to the many fans of Mexican-style rodeo.

Thursday dance

Free dance presentations by accomplished groups are held each Thursday. 

Ask anyone from Jalisco what is the most emblematic tradition of this state, and the likely answer will be mariachi music.

Yngwie Malmsteen

Swedish guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader who became known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal.

Teatro Diana, Saturday, August 15, 9 p.m. 450-1,150 pesos.