FASMA Manuel Álvarez Bravo
An exhibition exploring Manuel Álvarez Bravo's career & his artistic collaborations across the 20th century.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instituto Allende, Centro
Free
The September Almanac
A month of music, art & fiestas in San Miguel de Allende.
September 2026, day by day
September is the loudest, fullest month of the year here, & most of it never makes a tourist list. This is a selection rather than every event in town: the concerts, exhibitions, workshops, wine harvests & fiestas worth building an evening around. Times, prices & venues change without much notice, so confirm with the venue before you go. Where the calendar gave a phone number or email, it is here.
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Historic Walking Tour
A historical walking tour of San Miguel to benefit Patronato Pro Niños.
9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
San Miguel de Allende, Centro
Donation
Friday, September 4
Texture Painting with Jane Dill
Art workshops for all skill levels, with classes & personalized creative experiences.
Daniel Hendrick
A live music night of boleros & classics in an intimate room.
Saturday, September 5
Vendimias / Wine Harvest Festivals 2026
Harvest season celebrated with wine, gastronomy & big landscapes. This date: San José Lavista grape harvest.
San José Lavista
Ticket reservation at each vineyard
September Art Walk
Fábrica La Aurora galleries open their doors with new exhibitions & cocktails.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fábrica La Aurora
Free
Sinfonietta MIQ
A contemporary music concert blending tradition, memory & cultural innovation.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Templo de la Tercera Orden, San Francisco & Juárez
Monday, September 7
Newcomers Meet & Greet
A meet-and-greet for newcomers: networking, socializing & local tips from people already here.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Casa Grande Luxury Boutique Hotel, Prol. 5 de Mayo 8
Reservation required
Tuesday, September 8
Festividad de la Virgen de Loreto
The annual celebration honoring Our Lady of Loreto, with processions, traditional dances, food & fireworks.
Plaza Cívica
Free
Wednesday, September 9
Rutas de Paseo para Observar Aves
A birdwatching session at El Charco del Ingenio, built around environmental education & local wildlife.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Paloma 2, Las Colonias
Free session. Garden admission $40 MXN, guided tour $80 MXN
Not (Yet) Dead Poets Society
Reading or listening to poetry, as this group has done since 2010.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Órganos 19, Centro
$50 MXN
Salsa at Raindog Cantina
A night of music, dancing & cocktails.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Zacateros 45, Centro
Free
Thursday, September 10
Poetry & Prose Cafés: Making Connections
Original work read by Barbara Martin, Joe Flower, Amelia Everett & Doug Hanna.
Doors open 4:00 p.m.
Café Rama, Nemesio Diez 7
$100 MXN donation
Chuy Blues en Raindog Cantina
Live blues with Chuy Sánchez & his trio, every Thursday night.
9:30 p.m.
Zacateros 45, ground floor
Free
Friday, September 11
Photographic Gallery Coffee Social
A social gathering centered on photography & the local artistic community.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hernández Macías 72
Saturday, September 12
Vendimias / Wine Harvest Festivals 2026
Harvest season celebrated with wine, gastronomy & big landscapes. This date: Viñedo Toyan.
Viñedo Toyan
Ticket reservation at each vineyard
Lauren Mitchell en concierto
A blues benefit concert with Lauren Mitchell & prominent musicians from San Miguel.
5:00 p.m.
Galería Yambu, Las Palmas 11
General $750 MXN
Charity Bingo
Charity bingo with local prizes, food & support for two organizations.
5:30 p.m.
La Frontera Restaurant, Refugio Sur 28
$150 MXN for 15 cards
Blue Beard Rockin' Blues in Raindog Cantina
A rocking blues night of vocals, guitar, harmonica & percussion.
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Zacateros 45, Centro
Free
Sunday, September 13
Art of September Heart
Mixed media abstract art & jewelry.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Estrellita 3-A, Guadalupe
Free
Equipale Art Exhibition benefitting Ojalá Niños
An exhibition of Mexican artworks by local artists, with a charity auction & wine.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fábrica La Aurora
$500 MXN donation
Monday, September 14
Espectáculo "México Lindo"
A Mexican music festival with mariachi, dance & live singing, 25 artists on stage.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Teatro Ángela Peralta
Tickets at the box office
Charity Bingo
Charity bingo with local prizes, food & support for two organizations.
5:30 p.m.
La Frontera Restaurant, Refugio Sur 28
$150 MXN for 15 cards
Blue Beard Rockin' Blues
A rocking blues night of vocals, guitar, harmonica & percussion.
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Plaza Cívica, San Miguel de Allende
Free
Divinity: Live Soul Music Dance Party
A live soul dance party with Lady Zen & The Royal Court Band, featuring Bex BellaVox & Danielle Simmons.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cent'Anni Live EATertainment House, Canal 34, Centro
$650 MXN. Reservations required
Tuesday, September 15
Llegada de la Cabalgata de los Conspiradores
A traditional horseback procession commemorating the conspirators who helped spark México's independence movement.
11:00 p.m.
Jardín Allende, Plaza Principal
"Sonidero Suculenta" Show de Drag
An evening of Latin rhythms: salsa, Cuban son, bolero, rumba, bachata, cha-cha-chá & more.
10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Mama Mia, Centro
Ceremonia del Grito de Independencia
The Independence Day ceremony: the traditional Grito, fireworks & a full public celebration.
11:00 p.m.
Explanada del Jardín Principal
Wednesday, September 16
Día de la Independencia de México
The national celebration honoring México's independence, with patriotic traditions, music, food & cultural festivities.
Desfile Cívico-Militar por la Independencia
The traditional Independence parade with historical figures, students, charros & community groups.
11:00 a.m.
Starts at Ancha de San Antonio
Free
Pintura de Puntos de Mandala
Paint your own dot mandala canvas, guided step by step in a hands-on workshop.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Galería Potranca
$1,400 MXN. Reservation required. Groups of 4: $1,120 each
Thursday, September 17
Experiencia: Crea tu propio anillo de plata con Ópalo Mexicano
Craft a silver ring with Mexican opal in this hands-on artisanal jewelry workshop.
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
TEOKAR, Taller de Joyería
Reservation required
Noche de Nostalgia con Nómada en Raindog Lounge
Sing & dance to rock and pop hits with Nómada on Thursdays at Raindog.
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
No cover
Friday, September 18
Experiencia: Crea tu propio anillo de plata con Ópalo Mexicano
Craft a silver ring with Mexican opal in this hands-on artisanal jewelry workshop.
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
TEOKAR, Taller de Joyería
Reservation required
Daniel Hendrick at Johnny's Piano Bar
A live music night of boleros & classics in an intimate room.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mesones 101
$100 MXN
Photographic Gallery Coffee Social
A social gathering centered on photography & the local artistic community.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hernández Macías 72
Saturday, September 19
Vendimias / Wine Harvest Festivals 2026
Harvest season celebrated with wine, gastronomy & big landscapes. This date: Viña del Cielo.
Viña del Cielo
Ticket reservation at each vineyard
Flamenco en Raindog Cantina
The passion of traditional flamenco with guitar & dance, every Saturday at Raindog.
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
Free
Gospel Experience by Soul Gospel Choir
Featuring Sound of Soul Gospel Choir, Philip Daniel Scott & the All Star Band.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Teatro Santa Ana at the Biblioteca
Tickets required
Salsa Night at Casa de Sierra Nevada Hotel
An evening of Latin rhythms: salsa, Cuban son, bolero, rumba, bachata & cha-cha-chá.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hospicio 35, Centro
Reservations required
Stephyloren: Gran Cierre de Gira en El Sindicato
After a coffee-shop warm-up tour, Stephyloren closes the cycle with a special concert at El Sindicato.
Sunday, September 20
Sunset Session en Terraza: Steven Jaymes & Amigos
A sunset session with Steven Jaymes: live piano, cocktails & terrace views.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
Cover $100 MXN
David Mendoza live at Casa de Los Soles
Live violin surrounded by ceramic suns, over lunch at Casa de los Soles.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hotel Casa de los Soles
Reservation required
Voz de Cajón at Raindog Cantina
A live Latin American musical journey with Voz de Cajón, every Sunday at Raindog.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
Free
Monday, September 21
Martini Mondays en Raindog Cantina: Bex Liberman
Martinis, gourmet pizzas & soulful live music with Bex Liberman on Mondays at Raindog.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
Free
Visita al Mercado y Clase de Salsas Mexicanas
Explore the market, then cook authentic traditional salsas with Chef Jazz.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mercado San Juan de Dios
$1,000 MXN
FASMA Manuel Álvarez Bravo - Colaboraciones
An exhibition celebrating the trajectory, collaborations & artistic vision of Manuel Álvarez Bravo.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instituto Allende
Free
Tuesday, September 22
Visita al Mercado y Clase de Salsas Mexicanas
Explore the market, then cook authentic traditional salsas with Chef Jazz.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mercado San Juan de Dios
$1,000 MXN
FASMA - Playwriting Workshop
Writing for the stage in a safe space for exploration & experimentation.
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
El Sindicato
$1,300 MXN. Reservation required
Martes Rancheros en Raindog Cantina
Live country music, good food & drink specials every Tuesday at Raindog Cantina.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
No cover
Wednesday, September 23
Pintura de Puntos de Mandala
Paint your own dot mandala canvas, guided step by step in a hands-on workshop.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Galería Potranca
$1,400 MXN. Reservation required. Groups of 4: $1,120 each
FASMA Manuel Álvarez Bravo - Colaboraciones
An exhibition celebrating the trajectory, collaborations & artistic vision of Manuel Álvarez Bravo.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instituto Allende
Free
Thursday, September 24
Noche de Nostalgia con Nómada en Raindog Lounge
Sing & dance to rock and pop hits with Nómada on Thursdays at Raindog.
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
Free
Visita al mercado y clase de salsas mexicanas
Explore the market, then cook authentic traditional salsas with Chef Jazz.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mercado San Juan de Dios
$1,000 MXN
FASMA Manuel Álvarez Bravo - Colaboraciones
An exhibition celebrating the trajectory, collaborations & artistic vision of Manuel Álvarez Bravo.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instituto Allende
Free
Sunset Session en Terraza: Steven Jaymes & Amigos
A sunset session with Steven Jaymes: live piano, cocktails & terrace views.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
Cover $100 MXN
Chuy Blues Trio in Raindog Cantina
Chuy Sánchez, an institution in San Miguel, joined Thursday nights by Edgar Bord on bass & Miguel Kegel on cajón.
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Raindog Lounge, Cantina & Terraza
No cover
Friday, September 25
Experiencia: Crea tu propio anillo de plata con Ópalo Mexicano
Craft a silver ring with Mexican opal in this hands-on artisanal jewelry workshop.
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
TEOKAR, Taller de Joyería
Reservation required
Visita al mercado y clase de salsas mexicanas
Explore the market, then cook authentic traditional salsas with Chef Jazz.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mercado San Juan de Dios
$1,000 MXN
Velada romántica en Sierra Nevada
A candlelight evening with live classical music in an intimate setting.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sierra Nevada
Reservation required
Daniel Hendrick at Johnny's Piano Bar
A live music night of boleros & classics in an intimate room.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mesones 101
$100 MXN
Photographic Gallery Coffee Social
A social gathering centered on photography & the local artistic community.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hernández Macías 72
Saturday, September 26
Bazar at Geek & Coffee
A bazaar of small makers & unusual finds.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Geek & Coffee
Free
Classic mornings at the Classic
Classics in English & Spanish over a slow morning at this authentic restaurant.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Clásico San Miguel
Free
Flamenco en Raindog Cantina
The passion of traditional flamenco with guitar & dance, every Saturday.
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Café Rama
INDIGO + 4 Bands at Café Rama
A birthday celebration for INDIGO vocalist Winter, alongside four live bands.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Café Rama, Nemesio Diez 7, Centro
Cover charge
Sunday, September 27
David Mendoza live at Casa de Los Soles
Live violin surrounded by ceramic suns, over lunch at Casa de los Soles.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hotel Casa de los Soles
Reservation required
Keep exploring
Timing a visit around the fiestas?
Late September into October is the tightest hotel window of the year in San Miguel. If you want me to line up a scouting trip around one of these dates, send a note & I will help you plan it.