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Ver todos los eventosCentro de las Artes - Museo Leonora Carrington
25 de noviembre de 2025 - 30 de septiembre de 2026
Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí, Calzada de Guadalupe 705
Ongoing exhibitions at the first museum in the world dedicated to surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, featuring 100+ works. Located in the historic former penitentiary converted to arts center. Regular exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programming
Teatro de la Paz Cultural Programming
25 de noviembre de 2025 - 30 de septiembre de 2026
Teatro de la Paz, Villerías 105, Plaza del Carmen, Centro Histórico
Ongoing cultural programming at one of Mexico's four principal historic theaters (built 1889-1894). Hosts opera, theater, dance, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Features galleries and the Sala Germán Gedovius for exhibitions
Festival de la Navidad Verde
4 de diciembre de 2025 - 6 de enero de 2026
Centro Histórico - Plaza de los Fundadores, Plaza del Carmen, Plaza de Aranzazú
City-wide Christmas celebration featuring choir performances, Christmas tree lighting at Plaza de los Fundadores, videomapping 'Regalo de Luz' at the Cathedral, nativity scene at Palacio de Gobierno, 'Villa del Carmen' Christmas concerts, and cultural activities throughout the historic center
Fiesta de la Luz - Sueño de Navidad
16 de diciembre de 2025 - 5 de enero de 2026
Plaza de Armas, Catedral Metropolitana, Centro Histórico
Spectacular videomapping projections on the Catedral Metropolitana in Plaza de Armas. San Luis Potosí pioneered this type of light and sound show in Mexico. Features 'Sueño de Navidad' (Christmas Dream) showcasing local traditions, Huasteca culture, and religious themes through luminous projections, music, and visual effects
Fiesta del Señor del Saucito
1 de marzo de 2026 - 1 de marzo de 2026
Barrio del Saucito, San Luis Potosí
One of the most vibrant patronal celebrations in the state, featuring religious processions, traditional dances, music, food vendors, and community festivities
Feria Nacional del Libro UASLP 2026 - 50th Edition
24 de marzo de 2026 - 6 de abril de 2026
Centro Cultural Universitario Bicentenario (CC200), UASLP
50th anniversary edition of the National Book Fair organized by Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí. Features 120+ publishing houses, book presentations, author signings, literary conferences, and workshops. Milestone edition with expanded programming
Procesión del Silencio
3 de abril de 2026 - 4 de abril de 2026
Centro Histórico - Templo del Carmen to Plaza de los Fundadores via San Agustín and San Francisco
The second-largest Holy Week procession in the world after Seville, Spain. Declared Cultural Heritage of San Luis Potosí. Over 2,500 participants from 30 cofradías (brotherhoods) march silently through the historic center carrying religious images representing the Stations of the Cross. Participants wear hooded tunics in various colors. Atmosphere filled with incense, candlelight, drums, and bugles – but no speaking. Approximately 100,000+ spectators attend
Feria Nacional de la Huasteca Potosina (FENAHUAP) 2026
10 de abril de 2026 - 20 de abril de 2026
Ciudad Valles, Huasteca Potosina, San Luis Potosí
Major 10-day fair celebrating Huasteca culture with significant gastronomy pavilion featuring traditional dishes: zacahuil (giant tamal), bocoles, enchiladas huastecas, enchiladas potosinas, tamales de acuyo, caldo huasteco. Includes huapango music, artisan market, agricultural exhibition, folkloric dances, and concerts. Annual event since 1963
Hobby Salsa Fest 2026
16 de julio de 2026 - 18 de julio de 2026
San Luis Potosí
Salsa and Latin dance festival featuring workshops, performances, social dancing, and competitions
Festival de la Huasteca 2026
1 de agosto de 2026 - 15 de agosto de 2026
Various municipalities in the Huasteca Potosina
Cultural festival celebrating the Huasteca region's indigenous heritage through traditional music including huapango, dance, gastronomy, and crafts
FENAPO 2026 - Feria Nacional Potosina
7 de agosto de 2026 - 1 de septiembre de 2026
Recinto Ferial FENAPO, Av. Francisco Martínez de la Vega 255, Col. Tepeyac
The largest annual celebration in San Luis Potosí and one of Mexico's most important fairs with 83+ years of tradition. Features concerts at Teatro del Pueblo (free) and Palenque (paid), extensive gastronomy pavilion with traditional potosino dishes, Pabellón Industrial, Expo Comercial, amusement rides, artisan crafts, agricultural exposition, bullfighting, and entertainment. Attracts 9+ million visitors over approximately 24 days
Fiesta Patronal de San Luis Rey de Francia
25 de agosto de 2026 - 25 de agosto de 2026
Centro Histórico, Catedral Metropolitana, San Luis Potosí
Celebration honoring the city's patron saint, Saint Louis King of France. Religious activities, traditional dances including Matachines, fireworks, and cultural events coinciding with the central days of FENAPO
Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís - Real de Catorce
28 de septiembre de 2026 - 6 de octubre de 2026
Real de Catorce, Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción
One of the most important pilgrimages in Mexico. Devotees venerate 'Panchito' (San Francisco de Asís) in this historic mining town Pueblo Mágico. Features the lowering of the saint's image from its niche, processions, traditional dances, a week-long fair, and religious ceremonies. Approximately 100,000+ pilgrims attend
Eventos Regulares
Feria de la Candelaria - Ahualulco
2 de febrero de 2026 - 2 de febrero de 2026
Ahualulco, San Luis Potosí
Patronal festival honoring the Virgin of Candelaria with traditional dances, religious processions, and regional fair activities
Spring Equinox Celebrations
21 de marzo de 2026 - 21 de marzo de 2026
Various parks and plazas, San Luis Potosí
Various celebrations marking the arrival of spring, including flower exhibitions, traditional dances, music performances, and art installations throughout the city
Viernes de Dolores - Altares a la Virgen de los Dolores
27 de marzo de 2026 - 27 de marzo de 2026
Callejón del Buche, Centro Histórico, San Luis Potosí
Traditional Friday before Palm Sunday celebration featuring altars to the Virgin of Sorrows displayed throughout homes and businesses in Callejón del Buche and historic center
Semana Santa - Palm Sunday Procession
29 de marzo de 2026 - 29 de marzo de 2026
Centro Histórico, Catedral Metropolitana, San Luis Potosí
Traditional Palm Sunday procession to the Cathedral for palm blessing, marking the beginning of Holy Week celebrations
Quema de Judas - Holy Saturday
4 de abril de 2026 - 4 de abril de 2026
Plaza de Armas, Centro Histórico, San Luis Potosí
Traditional 'Burning of Judas' celebration on Holy Saturday featuring the burning of Judas effigies, music, and community festivities
Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción - Santa María del Río
15 de agosto de 2026 - 15 de agosto de 2026
Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí
Colorful celebration honoring the Virgin of the Assumption in the famous silk rebozo-producing town. Features religious processions, traditional dances, artisan displays, and regional cuisine
Fiesta de San Miguel Arcángel
20 de septiembre de 2026 - 29 de septiembre de 2026
Barrio de San Miguelito, San Luis Potosí; Mexquitic de Carmona
Patronal celebration in Barrio de San Miguelito and Mexquitic de Carmona. Nine-day novena with processions, masses, traditional dances, and community festivities
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