The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Grammy-winning superstar Michael Bublé will officially open Guadalajara’s new Coliseo GNP Seguros performance arena on Tuesday, September 22, 9 p.m. The Canadian crooner steps in to replace Rod Stewart, who canceled his appearance due to health reasons.
Jalisco’s rich musical heritage takes center stage once again as the XXV Encuentro Nacional de Mariachi Tradicional unfolds from September 8 to 12.
Mariachi Galas
The highlight of Guadalajara’s International Mariachi Festival, featuring the world’s best bands, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and other stellar performers. ber
Teatro Degollado, Friday, August 28; Saturday, August 29; Wednesday, September 2; Thursday, September 3; and Saturday, September 5. All at 8 p.m. 1,500–3,800 pesos.
For most expats with limited language skills, a night at the theater in Spanish can feel like a daunting prospect. The rapid-fire dialogue, cultural nuances and linguistic acrobatics of live performance don’t always translate easily for non-native ears. But that doesn’t mean the local theater scene isn’t worth knowing about — or supporting.
British rocker Rod Stewart has canceled all three of his scheduled Mexico concerts — including the September 11 show in Guadalajara — on doctor’s orders after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure.
Here’s a rundown of the free events you can attend during this year’s International Mariachi and Charrería Festival, which runs August 26 to September 6, mostly in the Guadalajara metro area, but also with events scheduled in the Jalisco provinces, including Ajijic, Chapala and Puerto Vallarta.
Tlaquepaque Mexican art emporium Del Corazón de la Tierra will hold an exhibition of Mexican folk art, including conferences, workshops and direct sales with the artisans, Tuesday to Sunday, August 18 to 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 pm. at Independencia 227 in San Pedro Tlaquepaque.