The songwriter's hometown remembers him around the anniversary of his death with concerts, a serenade at his mausoleum and tours of the cantinas.
Next dates
November 19 – 23, 2026
Main day: Monday, November 23
The year after: November 19 – 23, 2027
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Festival Internacional José Alfredo Jiménez: what happens
- Serenade at his mausoleum
- Concerts in the Jardín Principal
- Cantina tours
- Mariachi and bohemias
- Traditional food and crafts
Plan your visit to Dolores Hidalgo
Where to stay in Dolores Hidalgo
Hotel CasaMía Hotel · ★★ · 130 m from the center Prices LA CAPILLA Hotel · 9.3 km from the center PricesTours in Dolores Hidalgo
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Dolores Hidalgo.
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How to get to Dolores Hidalgo
- From Celaya: about 1 h 31 min by car (91 km)
- Nearest airport: León (Bajío) (BJX), 1 h 28 min by car to Dolores Hidalgo
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About Dolores Hidalgo
Dolores Hidalgo is known as the cradle of Mexican independence: here in 1810, the priest Miguel Hidalgo gave the Grito de Dolores. The town is also known for Talavera-style ceramics and unusually flavored ice creams sold in the plaza.
The Dolores Hidalgo travel guide · How to get to Dolores Hidalgo
More fiestas in Dolores Hidalgo
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November 28 – December 8
Feria de la Purísima Concepción
The Immaculate Conception fair, with the guilds' candle processions known as ceras.
Feria de la Purísima Concepción: dates and what to see → -
March 19
Viernes de Dolores
On the Friday before Palm Sunday, homes set up large altars and hand out fruit drinks and ices.
Moves every year; next: March 19, 2027.
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September 4 – 20
Fiestas Patrias
More than two weeks of Independence celebrations in the cradle of Independence, peaking with the Grito reenacted in the parish atrium before dawn.
Other fiestas in November
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Day of the Dead
Amealco, Querétaro · October 30 – November 2
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Day of the Dead
Jalpan, Querétaro · November 1 – 2
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Cemetery vigil
Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán · November 1
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Noche de Muertos
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán · November 1 – 2
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Festival de las Almas Valle de Bravo, Estado de México · October 30 – November 7
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Fiestas de San Andrés Ajijic, Jalisco · November 21 – 30