Guelaguetza

about la Guelaguetza

The Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca is one of the most iconic cultural events in Mexico. It dates back to pre-Columbian times when the Zapotecs held annual celebrations to share customs and celebrate the harvest. This vibrant Oaxaca dance festival brings together communities from across the state to share their traditional music, food, and dance in honor of a centuries-old tradition of connection and reciprocity.

The festival is also a platform for politics and resistance. In parallel to the ticketed auditorium shows, there’s a free, community version of the Guelaguetza festival called La Guelaguetza Popular. This event has reframed political narratives in the region, amplifying Indigenous and other communal perspectives about solidarity and resistance.

To learn about the festival and its politics, have a look at these articles.

ticket information

Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 1, at 10am PST. This is the online ticket link.

You’ll want to try for tickets for the show on Monday, July 27, at 10am. There’s a 5pm performance, but our last dinner together is at 6:30pm on Monday, so the 10am show is best.

The Auditorio Guelaguetza is divided into four main seating areas (A-D). Sections A and B are paid, reserved seating under the covered part of the amphitheater. Sections C & D are free and are first come, first served on the day of the event. You can only buy two tickets each.

To get prepared:

  • Read this article about buying tickets.

  • Create an account with Superboletos and add your address. NOTE: The form won’t allow you to select a city or state. You’ll have to choose “another city/otro ciudad” and “another state/otro estado”. Add your city and state to the “Colonia/Cologne” field.

  • Get ready to buy 2 tickets in sections A or B.

  • Cross your fingers that it works!