From The Rio Times · Mateo Cruz · · 1m 40s
Oaxaca Events Guide 12-31 Oct 2026
Oaxaca's October 2026 events: Tule tree birthday, Afro-Mexican festival, and Day of the Dead parade.
In brief
Oaxaca's October 2026 events: Tule tree birthday, Afro-Mexican festival, and Day of the Dead parade. Oaxaca hosts the Tule tree birthday on 12 October, Afro-Mexican festival on 19 October, and Day of the Dead parade on 31 October. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Tule Tree Birthday
The Tule tree celebrates its birthday on Monday 12 October with a dawn serenade and pre-Hispanic ritual.
“Mañanitas con Chirimía”
El Trono de México Concert
El Trono de México and Lenin Ramírez perform at the Auditorio Guelaguetza on Saturday 17 October at 21:00.
“Ticket price not confirmed”
Guelaguetza Afro Festival
Guelaguetza Afro takes place on Monday 19 October with free admission at Chacahua Isla, Villa de Tututepec.
“La Rejunjuneada”
Day of Dead Programme
The state government lists over 100 Day of Dead activities from 26 October to 3 November in Oaxaca.
“Flores que guían el alma”
Verbena Xandú
Verbena Xandú offers free tamales, bread, chocolate and coffee at the Zócalo on Friday 30 October.
“Free tamales, bread, chocolate and coffee”
Recorrido al Mictlán Race
Recorrido al Mictlán race starts at Ex Convento de Santo Domingo on Friday 30 October.
“Price not published”
Gran Comparsa Parade
The Gran Comparsa parade runs from Calzada Porfirio Díaz to García Vigil street on Saturday 31 October.
“Public parade”
Catrinas Contest
Catrinas contest and concert occur at Alameda de León, Centro on Saturday 31 October.
“Price not published”
Mole de Caderas
Mole de caderas, a goat-hip stew from the Mixteca region, is available in Oaxaca restaurants until 31 October.
“Dish prices vary”
October Weather
October in Oaxaca has possible afternoon showers and cooler evenings, with the city's hillside venues being cooler.
“Carry a light layer for outdoor concerts”
Event Planning Tips
Book hotels early for Day of Dead events, use taxis for trips to Tule, Chacahua and Fortín, and carry cash for smaller venues.
“Ask at the venue for prices”
The headline
Oaxaca hosts the Tule tree birthday on 12 October, Afro-Mexican festival on 19 October, and Day of the Dead parade on 31 October.
