Arts & Entertainment

Stepping into the gated plaza in front of the Ex-convento del Carmen from downtown Guadalajara’s gritty streets  has always felt like a reprieve—never more so than Tuesday evening for the fourth in a musical series just reincarnated by the incoming state Secretary of Culture: Martes Musicales. 

Jalisco Philharmonic

The state orchestra, conducted by José Luis Castillo, performs works by Korngold, Mozart and R. Strauss. Guest violinist Francisco Fullana.

Guadalajara’s Instituto Cultural Cabañas is a place I come to write about art exhibits, but usually end up photographing the building itself, which to me rivals the Alhambra en Granada, Spain, in breathtaking loveliness. That is to say nothing about its central gem, the chapel whose ceiling bears the frescos of Jose Clemente Orozco, which are probably responsible for its designation as a UNESCO heritage site.

The very first program rolled out by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) for 2025 has created a flurry of excitement.

The Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG) is hosting an immersive exhibition featuring a hyper-realistic representation of the man believed to be depicted on the Shroud of Turin.

Among serious art collectors, Guadalajara is widely recognized as one of Mexico’s leading art capitals, but less so for the average enthusiast. ART WKND GDL 2025 aims to change that perception.