# Guadalajara November 2026: FIL Book Fair Guide

> Guadalajara's November 2026 events: FIL Book Fair opens with Italian guest of honour.
- Title: Guadalajara November 2026: FIL Book Fair Guide · The Rio Times
- Summary: Guadalajara's November 2026 events: FIL Book Fair opens with Italian guest of honour. Guadalajara hosts its 40th FIL Book Fair from 28 November 2026 with…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-guadalajara-in-november-2026
- Author: Ana Clara Santos
- Published: 2026-10-26T09:00:51+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: guadalajara, fil book fair, novoember 2026, auditorio telmex, expo guadalajara, mexico, mexican revolution day, international concerts, trade fairs, recycling expo, smart technology expo, dimash qudaibergen
## November Events Overview
Guadalajara's November 2026 features concerts at Auditorio Telmex, trade fairs at Expo Guadalajara, and the 40th FIL Book Fair opening on 28 November with Italy as guest of honour.
## November 1: Expo Weekend Closes
Confuror and Expo Disciplina y Salud close at Expo Guadalajara on 1 November with entry prices of MX$1,299 to MX$3,799 and free access.
## 6-11 November: Arena Concerts and Trade Fairs
Pedro Fernández performs at Auditorio Telmex on 7 November, ZZ Top plays on 9 November, and ITB Americas runs from 10 to 12 November.
## 14-20 November: Art, Holiday and Concerts
Apolo Art Fest runs 14-15 November, Mexican Revolution Day is observed on 16 November, and Dimash Qudaibergen performs on 17 November.
## 24-30 November: FIL Book Fair Opens
The 40th FIL Book Fair opens on 28 November with Italy as guest of honour, and Amanda Miguel closes the month's arena calendar on 28 November.
## Mexican Revolution Day Holiday
Mexican Revolution Day is observed on Monday 16 November, when banks and government offices close but large shops and restaurants stay open.
## Auditorio Telmex Concerts
Auditorio Telmex hosts concerts from 7 to 20 November including Pedro Fernández, ZZ Top, Dimash Qudaibergen, and Amanda Miguel.
## Expo Guadalajara Events
Expo Guadalajara hosts trade fairs, art festivals, and recycling events from 1 to 20 November with free entry for some events.
## FIL Book Fair Details
The 40th FIL Book Fair runs from 28 November to 6 December with Italy as guest of honour and free entry for some events.
## Mexican Revolution Day Details
Mexican Revolution Day is observed on the third Monday of November, when banks and government offices close but large shops and restaurants stay open.
## Smart Technology Expo
Smart Technology Expo runs from 18 to 20 November with a focus on technology and innovation for digital nomads and remote workers.
## Recycling Expo Details
Expo Reciclables 2026 runs alongside Smart Technology Expo from 18 to 20 November with a focus on recycling and sustainability.
## FIL Book Fair Opening Day
The 40th FIL Book Fair opens on 28 November at Expo Guadalajara with Italy as guest of honour and free entry for some events.
## November Weather and Planning
November is dry in Guadalajara with warm afternoons and cool evenings; bring a light jacket for nights at Auditorio Telmex.
## Event Planning Tips
Confirm event details through Auditorio Telmex or organiser pages; foreign cards may fail on Mexican ticketing sites.
## Key takeaway

Guadalajara hosts its 40th FIL Book Fair from 28 November 2026 with Italy as guest of honour, alongside concerts and trade fairs.