# Oaxaca Events Guide 12-31 Oct 2026

> Oaxaca's October 2026 events: Tule tree birthday, Afro-Mexican festival, and Day of the Dead parade.
- Title: Oaxaca Events Guide 12-31 Oct 2026 · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-oaxaca-in-october-2026
- Author: Mateo Cruz
- Published: 2026-10-11T21:29:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oaxaca, tule tree, day of dead, afro mexican festival, guelaguetza, mole de caderas, october 2026, news, world, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Oaxaca hosts the Tule tree birthday on 12 October, Afro-Mexican festival on 19 October, and Day of the Dead parade on 31 October.