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Night concert in Mexicali: the FEX palenque lit up and packed
Calendar updated with every confirmed show

Concerts in Mexicali 2026

Every confirmed show in the city, in one calendar: the Fiestas del Sol palenque, national tours at the Auditorio del Estado, Plaza de Toros Calafia and downtown venues. Dates, venues, prices and tickets.

17 upcoming concerts FdS Palenque: 11 nights (Sep-Oct)

🗓️ Upcoming concerts

Tap any show for its full guide: prices, venue and tips.

The 11 palenque nights (Sep 25 – Oct 11) have their own guide with arena zones, parking and tickets: Mexicali Palenque 2026. The full fair guide is at Fiestas del Sol 2026.

🏟️ Where concerts happen in Mexicali

The venues that concentrate the city's live music.

FEX Palenque

Covered 360° arena inside the Fiestas del Sol fairgrounds. Only operates during the fair (Sep-Oct): the strongest concert season of the year.

Complete palenque guide

Isla de las Estrellas (FEX)

Open-air stage at Fiestas del Sol; its concerts are included with general fair admission. Also hosts off-season shows (Caifanes 2025).

Auditorio del Estado

The city's classic indoor venue for national and international tours (Yandel Sinfónico 2026). Next to the Ciudad Deportiva sports complex.

Plaza de Toros Calafia

Open-air bullring hosting large concerts (Humbe 2026). Check the weather: summer shows are usually scheduled at night.

Ciudad Deportiva

Esplanades for large-scale productions (Chayanne 2025, his first time in the city).

Downtown venues

Foro Dragón, Mercado Cine Curto (a historic 1946 cinema) and Centro de Espectáculos RG: alternative rock, cult bands and dances (La Gusana Ciega, Enjambre, Generación R).

FAQ

What concerts are coming up in Mexicali?
The calendar above is updated with every confirmed show. The biggest of 2026: Generación R (Aug 1, Centro de Espectáculos RG), Yandel Sinfónico (Aug 8, Auditorio del Estado), Humbe (Sep 4, Plaza de Toros Calafia) and the 11 palenque nights at Fiestas del Sol (Sep 25 – Oct 11) with Banda MS, Grupo Firme, Julión Álvarez, Los Tucanes de Tijuana and more.
Where are concerts held in Mexicali?
The main venues are the FEX Palenque and Isla de las Estrellas (during Fiestas del Sol), the Auditorio del Estado, Plaza de Toros Calafia, Ciudad Deportiva, and downtown venues like Foro Dragón and Mercado Cine Curto. Each event in the calendar lists its venue.
Where do I buy concert tickets in Mexicali?
It depends on the promoter: Ticketnauta (Fiestas del Sol palenque), TicketStar, venue box offices and local outlets like Lucerna or Night Mexicali. Each event page lists the official channel. Avoid resellers — fake tickets circulate for sold-out shows.
Can I come to a concert from Calexico or the Imperial Valley?
Yes — many concertgoers cross the border for shows. Keep in mind most end after midnight: for the trip back, the West (Downtown) crossing is the only one open 24 hours. Check wait times in real time on our Mexicali border crossings guide.
When is Mexicali's big concert season?
September-October, during Fiestas del Sol: the palenque concentrates the biggest names in regional Mexican music across 11 nights, and Isla de las Estrellas adds concerts included with fair admission. The rest of the year, national tours stop at the Auditorio del Estado and downtown venues.

Coming from Calexico or the Imperial Valley? Check border wait times in real time on our Mexicali border crossings guide.

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