Events in San Miguel de Allende during August
San Miguel de Allende, a vibrant city in central Mexico, is gearing up for its annual Summer Arts Festival (FAMA), taking place from August 1 to 17. This festival, now in its fifth year, promises over 100 cultural activities across various venues, including Instituto Allende, Teatro Santa Ana, Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez, and more [1][3].
One of the highlights of the festival is the traditional Art Walk at Fábrica La Aurora, happening on Saturday, August 2, from 5-7 p.m. Visitors can mingle with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience the creative spirit of the city [1].
For those seeking a unique experience, the Grape Harvest Event on Saturday, August 30, offers an unforgettable day in San Miguel's vineyards. The event includes delicious food, live music, a DJ, unlimited wine, a welcome kit, and traditional grape stomping. The cost for this event is 2,700 pesos [2].
Music lovers can look forward to the Vivaldi performance on Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m., featuring Adolfo Alejo and the Kukulkán Kamerata at Casa Europa México [4]. Tickets for this event are 400 pesos.
For a taste of traditional Mexican dance, the Ballet Folklórico Representativo de San Miguel de Allende performs on Thursday, August 14, at 6 p.m., celebrating half a century of dance, color, and tradition [5]. Tickets for this performance are 200 pesos.
Literature enthusiasts will enjoy the conversation between Mexican writer Julián Herbert and Carmen Rioja as they discuss Herbert's book Overol. Notes on recent Mexican narrative on Saturday, August 23, 1 p.m., at Teatro Santa Ana de La Biblioteca. This event is free to attend [6].
The festival also includes theatre performances, such as "Alice in Wonderland" by young actors of San Miguel de Allende, happening on Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23 at 6 p.m. at Teatro Santa Ana de La Biblioteca. Tickets for this performance are 220 pesos [7].
The Summer Arts Festival also features international collaborations and participation from local institutions such as the National Institute of Fine Arts, Museo La Esquina, Instituto Allende, Fábrica La Aurora, and the Public Library [8].
For a more relaxed atmosphere, Rancho Zandunga hosts an event featuring live jazz and blues with guitarist Gil Gutíerrez and his wife on Sunday, August 3, from 1-5 p.m. [1]. The cost for this event is 800 pesos.
The "Tribute to Mercedes Sosa" featuring Liliana Medrano is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 7 p.m. at Casa Europa México, San Francisco 23. Tickets for this event are 450 pesos [9].
With a rich lineup of concerts, exhibitions, theater, workshops, lectures, and literary presentations, the Summer Arts Festival offers a diverse cultural programme, combining traditional festivities, arts, music, and workshops. [10]
[1] - [10] Source: San Miguel de Allende Tourism Board
- The Summer Arts Festival in San Miguel de Allende provides a unique opportunity to sample traditional Mexican food at Rancho Zandunga's event featuring live jazz and blues for 800 pesos.
- Besides food and music, the festival offers a conversational session on recent Mexican narrative, as Mexican writer Julián Herbert and Carmen Rioja discuss Herbert's book, Overol, for free at Teatro Santa Ana de La Biblioteca.
- In addition to the vibrant culture and arts, the Summer Arts Festival incorporates entertainment elements such as Vivaldi performances, live music at Fábrica La Aurora's Art Walk, and a tribute to Mercedes Sosa with Liliana Medrano for 450 pesos at Casa Europa México.
