East of Mexico City
In the danza de los voladores (dance of the ‘flyers’), airborne performers whirl around a 30m pole, suspended by their ankles while playing flutes. On…
Must-see entertainment in Around Mexico City
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Cholula
One of Mexico's jazz hot spots has diverse local and international musicians (playing live from 9.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays; at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm Sundays)…
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Puebla
Live music adds old-world romance to the poblano decor at this sprawling bar-restaurant. Dine to musicians playing trova (troubadour-type folk music; 8pm…
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East of Mexico City
Vibrant Saturday dinner shows at this ranch move from pre-Hispanic times to the modern day through different folkloric dances, costumes and musical…
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Cuernavaca
Come here to dance salsa, not on a stage but around the tables of families having dinner on the terrace, with crowds of appreciative onlookers. The live…
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Cuernavaca
Morelos’ state theater hosts quality film festivals with subtitled movies in their original language, plays and dance performances. There’s a full…
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Cuernavaca
This theater near Jardín Juárez stages contemporary plays. A calendar of cultural events is posted at its entrance.
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Toluca
The Centro Cultural Toluca complex (formerly MUMCI) has an IMAX theater that has regular screenings.
