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What’s On: Mazatlán 2026 Event Schedule

This 2026 Mazatlán Events Calendar is a daily listing of upcoming annual, live music, cultural, comedy, and sporting events in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.

As a tourist or resident of Mazatlán, there are many events that happen in Mazatlán that you can attend whether you speak spanish or not.  You can make your time in Mazatlán more enjoyable and memorable by attending some of these events.

Below is a list of the 2026 events in Mazatlán that we are aware of.  We are trying to list all the events that you may want to go to as a tourist or a resident of Mazatlán.  If you know of an upcoming event that is not on our calendar, please email us and tell us about it.

This website also has a Complete Guide to Mazatlán including lots of information on Attractions, Activities, Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping, Entertainment, Services, and things you will see Only in Mazatlán!

There are many Annual Events that take place in Mazatlán such as Carnival, Spring Break, Easter Week, Mazatlán International Motorcycle Week, Day of the Dead parade.

There are many events that only occur during the main tourist season (November to April inclusive)!  We also have a daily live music calendar: 2026 Live Music Daily Calendar) at many restaurant/bars, one-time live music concerts, tribute artist shows, Karaoke, comedy shows, and theatrical events.

For the sports fans out there, Mazatlán has professional Baseball and Basketball and Soccer that you can go see live.  We will list all home games on this events calendar.

DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only.  Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time.  Don't rely just on this events calendar.  We don't operate any events.  Confirm all event details with the event organizers and/or venues before registering or going to them!

2026 Daily Mazatlán Live Music and Karaoke Calendars

During the high season from November through April of every year there are many Restaurants and bars that have live music and/or karaoke daily with NO cover charge.  Find these events in the following calendars:

2026 Daily Mazatlán Live Music Calendar...

Mazatlán Karaoke Calendar...

Best things to do in June 2026 in Mazatlán

June is hot and humid in Mazatlán.  It is pretty quiet and there aren't too many events this month.

June 20, 2026

Gay rainbow crosswalk across the Avendida del Mar on the  Malecon in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

2026 Mazatlán Gay Pride

This is the 2026 Mazatlán gay pride. that goes from the Glorieta Sánchez Tabuada (on paseo Claussen) to the Monumento a la Continuada de la Vida)

Cost: none
Time: 5pm-7pm
Ages: all ages
Location: Malecon
Area:


June 21, 2026

Father's Day Mexico

Father's Day

This is Father's Day in Mexico.


Best things to do in July 2026 in Mazatlán

July is hot and humid in Mazatlán.  There aren't too many events this month.  As the month goes along the city gets busier up with national families because of summer holidays for school children.

The first tournament of the Liga Mx (Mexican 1st division soccer) starts up in July.  Good luck to our Mazatlán FC Soccer Club!

July 1, 2026

Canada Day

Canada Day

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends!


July 4, 2026

USA Independence Day

USA Independence Day

Happy Independence Day to all our American friends!


Best things to do in August 2026 in Mazatlán

August is hot and humid in Mazatlán.  There aren't too many events this month.  However, the city is packed with tourists whom are mainly nationals and families due to the summer holidays for school children.

August 30, 2026

Angela Peralta

Anniversary of death of Angela Peralta

This day is the Anniversary of the death of famous singer Angela Peralta for whom the main theatre in Mazatlán is named for.

More Information...


Best things to do in September 2026 in Mazatlán

September 13, 2026

Independence Day banner in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Día de los Niños Héroes

Día de los Niños Héroes is a day commemorating the 6 young mexican cadets that fought at Chapultepec Castle during the American Invasion of 1847.

This event took place during the United States-Mexican War which ran from 1846-1848.


September 15, 2026

Cry of Dolores(El Grito De Dolores) in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Cry of Dolores(El Grito De Dolores)

This is the main celebration in Mazatlán where they yell the 'El Grito' call at 11pm.  The El Grito call is the call the Father Miguel Hidalgo made to rally the Mexican to take up arms and start the revolution.

This celebration has bands, music, and dancing starting at 6pm.  There will be fireworks and a late-night headline performance after the call.

Cultura Mazatlan usually live streams the event starting at 10pm

Note: The streets around the Plaza Republica will be closed in the morning to allow for vendors to set up.

Cost: free
Time: 6pm-late, Music at 6pm, Call is at 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Plaza Republica
Area: Downtown


September TBA, 2026

Brenster's Beach Bash in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Reservations for Brenster's Beach Bash

You can now make reservations for the 2026-2027 Brenster's Beach Bash show that starts in November.

More Info: Cost/Reservations/Photos...


September 16, 2026

Independence Day banner in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mexican Independence Day

There will be parties all over Mazatlán to celebrate Mexico's independence day!

This is a national holiday so government offices and banks will be closed on this day.

On September 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hildago rang his church bell to call together the townspeople of Dolores, Guanajuato to rise up against Spain.  This started Mexico's war of Independence.  Mexico gained it's independence in 1821.


September 16, 2025(TBC)

Independence Day parade in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mexican Independence Day Military/Civic Parade

This is a military and civic parade for independence day.

The parade will go along the Malecon starting at the Fishermen's monument and ending at the Mazatlán Great Sea of Cortez Aquarium

There will be road closures for the parade starting at 6am.

Cost: free
Time: 8am
Ages: All ages
Location: Malecon
Area: Malecon


Best things to do in October 2026 in Mazatlán

October 12, 2026

Friends Thanksgiving in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Canadian Thanksgiving

For those Canadians visiting Mazatlan that want their turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day, a number of restaurants in Mazatlan will be serving full turkey dinners with all the fixings.

The busiest are the Canadian-owned restaurants, e.g. Friend's Diner and Macaws.  We suggest that you made reservations to be sure to get your turkey!


October 14, 2026

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Game at Teodoro Mariscal stadium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Home Game Sports

This is a season opening regular season game vs. Culiacan Tomateros!

The Mazatlán Venados baseball team plays in the 10 team Mexican Pacific League.

Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages, but 18+ to drink
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information about the Mazatlán Venados...


October 16, 2026

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Game at Teodoro Mariscal stadium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Home Game Sports

This is a regular season game vs. Guasave Aldodoneros!

The Mazatlán Venados baseball team plays in the 10 team Mexican Pacific League.

Cost: Yes
Time: 7pm weekdays, 5pm weekends
Ages: All Ages, but 18+ to drink
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information about the Mazatlán Venados...


October 17, 2026

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Game at Teodoro Mariscal stadium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Home Game Sports

This is a regular season game vs. Guasave Aldodoneros!

The Mazatlán Venados baseball team plays in the 10 team Mexican Pacific League.

Cost: Yes
Time: 7pm weekdays, 5pm weekends
Ages: All Ages, but 18+ to drink
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information about the Mazatlán Venados...


October 18, 2026

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Game at Teodoro Mariscal stadium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mazatlán Venados Baseball Home Game Sports

This is a regular season game vs. Guasave Aldodoneros!

The Mazatlán Venados baseball team plays in the 10 team Mexican Pacific League.

Cost: Yes
Time: 7pm weekdays, 5pm weekends
Ages: All Ages, but 18+ to drink
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information about the Mazatlán Venados...



October 31(TBC), 2026

2025 Halloween Party at Pacific Food Park in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Halloween Party at Pacific Food Park

The Pacific Food Park is having a Halloween party.

Enjoy food, live music(grupo Clase A at 9pm), shows, costume contest, and a spooky atmosphere.

Prizes for the costume contest are: 1st place: MX$2000(1/2 money, 1/2 restaurant credit), 2nd place: MX$1000(1/2 money, 1/2 restaurant credit), 3rd place: MX$500(restaurant credit)

Cost: no cover
Reservations: 669 270 6684
Time: 4pm
Ages:
Location: Pacific Food Park
Area: Marina Mazatlán

More Info


October 31(TBC), 2026

2025 Halloween Party at Joe's Oyster Bar in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Halloween Party at Joe's Oyster Bar

The best and biggest halloween party for the younger and young at heart crowd in Mazatlan is at Joe's Oyster Bar!

The 2025 theme is 'Horror Picture Show'.

Each year the bar sets up a spooky display at it's entrance.

At about 2am or 3am there is a huge costume contest.

Be warned that after 1am it is so full that you hardly can walk around!

Cost: MX$150 Cover Charge includes 2 beers or a domestic drink
Time: 9pm-4am
Ages: 18+
Location: Joe's Oyster Bar
Area: Golden Zone

More Info and Photos...


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January TBA, 2027

Pega de Calcas Carnival event poster in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Event: Stickers("Pega de Calcas") Carnival

This is a Carnival event.  We believe it is where all the candidates hand out stickers to try to get your votes.  This happens in the roundaboud just in front of Punto Valentino.

Cost: Free
Time: 8pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Punto Valentino

More Carnival Information...


January TBA, 2027

Second Carnival Manifestation in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Event: Second Manifestation Mazatlán Carnival

This is a mini-Carnival parade with decorated cars, bands, and dancers.  It shows off the candidates for the king and queens of Carnival.

See parade route in photo above.

Cost: Free
Time: 4pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Avenida Leonísmo Internacional to Plaza Republica

More Carnival Information...


January TBA, 2027

Carnival Final Count in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Event: Carnival Final Count Carnival

The Carnival Final Count is the final count of votes for contestants for King and Child Queen are added up and the contestants with the highest number of votes are chosen.

Cost: Free
Time: 6pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Plazuela Republica
Area: Downtown

More Information


Best things to do in February 2027 in Mazatlán

February 4, 2027 - February 9, 2027

Carnival in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Mazatlán Carnival Carnival

This is the annual International Carnival (i.e. mardi gras) in Mazatlán.

The theme for 2026 is: ¡Arriba la Tambora! (Long Live the Tambora!).

There are many events (see below) including 2 large parades down the Malecon.

See all the individual events listed below!

More Carnival Information...


February 4, 2027

Carnival Opening and Gastronomic Festival in the Plaza Machado in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Event: Inauguration/Gastronomic Festival Carnival

The Inauguration/Gastronomic Festival is the official opening of the Carnival.

In 2025, most restaurants in the plaza gave away free food samples and there were dancers/music and even the Carnival Queen was there!

Cost: Yes
Time: 2pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Plaza Machado
Area: Historic Old Town

More Carnival Information...


February 4, 2027

King of Joy Coronation in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Event-King of Joy Coronation Carnival

This is the annual event where the King of Joy is crowned.  This event is usually accompanied by Banda music.

This year the featured performer is: TBA

Cost: yes
Time: 7pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 4, 2027 - February 8, 2027

Carnival Street party in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Street Party Carnival

This is the annual event which is a huge open-air street party at Olas Altas.

There are numerous stages set up throughout the area with different bands playing.  There are lots of beer and food stands in the area.

In 2023, there were 22 different musical groups and DJs on 11 stages running from the Sinaloa shield on Olas Altas to Avenida Zaragoza along Paseo Claussen.  It should be similar in 2025!

Roads in the party area will be closed down from 4pm nightly during this event.  There will be an entrance fee, but free bathrooms.

Cost: 70 peso entry fee
Time: 6pm-2am nightly
Ages: All Ages
Location: Olas Altas and Paseo Claussen
Area: Olas Altas

More Information...


February 4, 2027 - February 9, 2027

Carnival fair in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Carnival Fair Carnival

The Carnival Fair is an annual event where there are mechanized rides for children and adults.

Cost: ???
Time: ???
Ages: All Ages
Location: Big lot next to Sam's Club
Area:

More Information...


February 5, 2027

Coronation of the Queen of the Floral Games in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Coronation of the Queen of the Floral Games Carnival

This is the annual Coronation of the Queen of the Floral Games and big concert!  There are awards based on literary works.

In 2026 year the theme is: I know that you will remember.  It is a tribute to the king of Bands German Lizarraga 75 years with guest conductor: Samuel Murillo

Cost: yes
Time: 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 6, 2027

Coronation of the Carnival Queen in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Coronation of the Carnival Queen Carnival

This is the annual Coronation of the Carnival Queen with a large concert.

This year the featured performer is: TBA

Cost: yes
Time: 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 6, 2027

Bad Mood Burning in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Bad Mood Burning Carnival

This is the annual event where a giant puppet is burned.  The puppet is usually an effigy of a famous person or thing.  The intent is to get rid of bad feelings of it from Mazatlán.

This event will be live streamed on the Cultura Mazatlán Facebook page if you want to watch it!

Cost: entry fee into Olas Altas Street Party
Time: 9pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Next to the Deer Monument (El Venadito) in Olas Altas
Area: Olas Altas

More Information...


February 6, 2027

Naval Combat Fireworks in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Naval Combat Fireworks Carnival

This is the annual fireworks show that commemorates the defense of Mazatlán in 1864 from an invasion by the French.  It is a syncronized fireworks show.

NOTE: The Naval Combat Fireworks returned to Olas Altas in 2023!

The fireworks show usually lasts about 30 minutes!

Cost: entry fee into Olas Altas Street Party
Time: 11pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Olas Altas
Area: Olas Altas

More Information...


February 7, 2027

Carnival Parade in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

1st Carnival Parade Carnival

This is the first of two big parades down the Avenida del Mar.  This parade goes from the Fishermen's Monument to Punto Valentino.

Cost: free
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Avenida del Mar
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 8, 2027

Coronation of the Children's Queen in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Coronation of the Children's Carnival Queen Carnival

This is the annual Coronation of the Children's Queen and large concert.

This year the featured performers are: TBA.

Cost: yes
Time: 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Teodoro Mariscal Stadium
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 8, 2027

Great Performance on Monday of Carnival in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Great Performance on Monday of Carnival Carnival

The Great Performance on Monday of Carnival is a big concert at Olas Altas in the street party.

The featured performers are: TBA

Cost: free
Time: 10pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Avenida del Mar
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 9, 2027

2nd Carnival Parade in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

2nd Carnival Parade Carnival

This is the second of two big parades down the Avenida del Mar.  This parade goes south from Avenida de los Deportes (the street that the Aquarium is on) to Olas Altas.

Cost: free
Time: 4pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Avenida del Mar
Area: Malecon

More Information...


February 14, 2027

hotel in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Valentine's Day(Día del amor y la amistad)

Happy Valentine's Day! / Feliz Dia de San Valentin!

Similarly to the USA and Canada, couples usually go out for romantic dinners and dates on this day!

The Restaurants will be very busy!


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