🎪 Fiestas del Sol Mexicali 2025Complete Guide
17 days of music, fun and tradition - From September 26 to October 12
🎭 3 Main Stages:
⭐ Featured Artists:
Time until Fiestas del Sol:
🎟️ Important Dates:
General Information - Fiestas del Sol 2025
Dates and Hours
📅 COMPLETE DURATION
Friday September 26 - Sunday October 12
Total: 17 consecutive days
🕐 OPERATING HOURS
Weekdays: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Weekends: 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Palenque Concerts: 10:00 PM
Theater of the People: 8:00 PM
Templo Mayor: 9:00 PM
Location and Access
🏟️ FEX FAIRGROUNDS CENTER
Av. Río Nuevo #955, Mexicali, B.C.
Area: Río Nuevo (near Plaza Río)
🚗 ACCESS AND TRANSPORT
Ample parking available
Public transportation with routes
Uber/Taxi to main entrance
What are the Fiestas del Sol?
☀️ The most important regional fair in northwestern Mexico
🎵 3 stages with concerts and shows
🎡 Mechanical rides for the whole family
🍽️ Food court with regional dishes
🐄 Traditional livestock exhibition
🎭 Cultural shows and family events
🤠 Palenque 2025 Schedule
Ticketed concerts in traditional palenque-style covered venue
LUIS R. CONRÍQUEZ
Palenque Opening
Corridos Tumbados
SPECIAL EDITION
Multi-Artist Event
Surprise artists
FROM THE RANCH TO THE PALENQUE
Ranch Tradition
Regional Mexican/Ranch
EL COYOTE Y CHUY LIZÁRRAGA
Capibaras Tour
Banda/Regional Mexican
JORGE MEDINA & JOSI CUEN
Together
Ex-band vocalists
EDÉN MUÑOZ
Ex-leader Calibre 50
Regional/Singer-songwriter
GRUPO FIRME
The Sensation of the Moment
Banda/Regional Mexican
CHRISTIAN NODAL
Stellar Artist
Mariacheño/Regional
CARIN LEÓN
Artist of the Moment
Regional Mexican
LA PARRANDA TOUR
Palenque Closing
Various regional artists
💳 Palenque Sales Points
- 🌐 Online: Ticketnauta.com (official)
- 🏨 Physical: Hotel Araiza Mexicali
- 📞 Phone: (686) 564 11 53
- 🕐 Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-3PM
- 🎪 At FEX: Box office during the fair
RECOMMENDATION: VIP tickets sell out quickly
Follow @ticketnauta on social media for updates
🌟 Theater of the People - Island of Stars 2025
FREE concerts included with general admission to the fair
ℹ️ Island of Stars Information
- 🆓 Free access with general admission
- ⭐ VIP available - Preferred area in front of stage
- 💰 VIP Tickets: $100-$300 per concert
- 🌐 VIP Sales: Ticketnauta.com
- 🕐 Schedule: 8:00 PM every night
- 👨👩👧👦 For the whole family
- 🎵 17 consecutive nights of music
- 📱 Live broadcast on official social media
⚡ Templo Mayor 2025 - New Venue
The new club-style space with themed events and alternative concerts
⚡ Templo Mayor Information
- 🎪 Concept: Nightclub/club-style venue
- 🎵 Events: Themed nights and concerts
- 🕘 Schedule: 9:00 PM onwards
- 🌐 Tickets: TaquillaFEX.com
- 💰 Premium concerts: $500 MXN
- 💰 Special events: $200 MXN
- 🎟️ Themed nights: Special entry
- 🔞 Minimum age: 18+ (with ID)
💰 Prices and Ticket Types
🎫 General Fair Admission
📅 SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
- • Monday Sep 29 & Oct 6: FREE ENTRY
- • Family groups: Discounts available
- • Senior citizens: INAPAM discount
- • People with disabilities: Special rate
✅ What's Included with General Admission?
❌ NOT INCLUDED:
- • Mechanical rides (individual or wristband)
- • Palenque concerts
- • Templo Mayor events
- • VIP Island of Stars area
🎡 Mechanical Rides Wristband
- ✅ Unlimited mechanical rides
- ✅ Valid all day
- ✅ Recommended for families
- ✅ Purchase inside the fair
🤠 Palenque Tickets
- 🌐 Ticketnauta.com
- 🏨 Hotel Araiza Mexicali
- 📞 (686) 564 11 53
- 🎪 FEX Box Office
⚡ Templo Mayor
- 🌐 TaquillaFEX.com
- 🎵 Concerts: $200-$500
- 🎪 Themed nights: Special
- 🔞 18+ only
🎡 Attractions and Fair Zones
Mechanical Rides
Complete amusement park with ferris wheel, family roller coaster, haunted house and children's area.
- Panoramic ferris wheel
- Family roller coaster
- Haunted house
- Classic carousels
- Extreme rides
- Specialized children's area
Food Court
Gastronomic pavilion with Mexican street food, Baja California-style seafood and local craft beer.
- Traditional Mexican street food
- Baja California-style seafood
- Local craft beer
- International food
- Typical Mexican sweets
- Corn, garnachas, tacos
Cultural Pavilions
Permanent exhibitions with northern traditions, pre-Hispanic culture and regional crafts.
- Hacienda del Norte
- Aztlán (pre-Hispanic culture)
- Asphalt City (urban sports)
- Regional crafts
- Industrial and commercial expo
- Invited countries pavilion
Livestock Exhibition
Rural tradition with cattle exhibition, equestrian contests and charrería.
- Cattle exhibition
- Equestrian contests
- Charrería and rodeo
- Dog show
- Poultry
- Gastronomic contests
🆕 2025 News: Templo Mayor
New Club-Style Venue
- • Concept: Nightclub/club venue
- • Daily themed events
- • Alternative music concerts
- • Exclusive 18+ atmosphere
Features
- • Target: Young-adult audience
- • Hours: Nighttime (9 PM+)
- • Genres: Rock, electronic, urban
- • Sales: Exclusive TaquillaFEX.com
📋 Practical Information for Your Visit
Security and Access
🔒 SECURITY OPERATION
- • Metal detectors at entrance
- • Mandatory bag inspection
- • Municipal police present 24/7
- • Civil protection on facilities
- • Medical aid stations
🚫 PROHIBITED ITEMS
- • Weapons of any type
- • External alcoholic beverages
- • Sharp objects
- • Large backpacks
- • Pets (except service dogs)
Visit Recommendations
⏰ BEST TIMES
- • Weekdays: Fewer crowds
- • Weekends: More festive atmosphere
- • Monday Sep 29 & Oct 6: Free entry
- • Nights: Main concerts
🚗 PARKING
- • Available at FEX
- • Early arrival recommended
- • Public transport to Plaza Río
- • Uber/Taxi to main entrance
Tips for Families
👨👩👧👦 VISITING WITH CHILDREN
- • Specialized children's area
- • Games for all ages
- • Clown and magic shows
- • Educational workshops
- • Family restrooms available
- • Nursing area
General Tips
💡 RECOMMENDATIONS
- • Bring cash (few accept cards)
- • Dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes
- • Protect yourself from sun (hot afternoons)
- • Bring a sweater (cool nights)
- • Constant hydration
- • Plan your day by zones
📚 Fiestas del Sol: Mexicali Tradition
☀️ Why "Fiestas del Sol"?
- • Mexicali: "Sun City of the Desert"
- • Tradition: More than 50 years of celebration
- • Season: Coincides with good autumn weather
- • Importance: Largest regional fair
- • Impact: Economic and cultural engine
📈 Evolution of the Fair
- • Beginning: Local agricultural and livestock fair
- • Evolution: Cultural and entertainment event
- • Present: Attracts visitors from the northwest
- • Future: Infrastructure improvements
- • Growth: Bigger every year
🎭 Cultural Impact
- • Generations of Mexicali families
- • Community meeting point
- • Preservation of regional traditions
- • Promotion of local artists
- • Cultural identity of the city
📞 Contact and Official Information
Information and Tickets
🎫 PALENQUE
Web: www.ticketnauta.com
Hotel Araiza: (686) 564 11 53
@ticketnauta (social media)
⚡ TEMPLO MAYOR
Web: TaquillaFEX.com
FEX Box Office: During the fair
Official Social Media
📱 Instagram: @fiestasdelsol_oficial
📘 Facebook: Fiestas del Sol Mexicali
🐦 Twitter: @FiestasDelSolMX
🎵 TikTok: @fiestasdelsol2025
FEX Fairgrounds Center
📍 Address: Av. Río Nuevo #955
📞 Phone: (686) 552-8877
🚨 Emergencies: 911
ℹ️ Tourist info: (686) 566-1116