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FEX Palenque · 2026 lineup

Mexicali Palenque 2026: Schedule & Upcoming Events

The FEX arena keeps going after the fair: Edición Especial, Grupo Marca Registrada, AAA Lucha Border, Los Nuevos Rebeldes and Grupo Clasificado. Dates, prices and tickets for every night, plus the Fiestas del Sol 2026 lineup.

Next: Sat, Nov 14 FEX Palenque, Mexicali 360° arena From $320 MXN
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PALENQUE LINEUP

🤠 Upcoming at the FEX Palenque

What comes next after the fair, in order. Tap any date for zones, prices with fees and where to buy.

  1. Sat
    Nov 14

    Edición Especial

    7:00 PM · From $800 MXN · 4 tiers

  2. Sat
    Nov 21

    Grupo Marca Registrada

    7:00 PM · From $600 MXN · 4 tiers

  3. Sun
    Nov 29

    AAA Lucha Border

    6:30 PM · From $320 MXN + fees

    Tickets not on sale yet
  4. Fri
    Dec 4

    Los Nuevos Rebeldes

    9:00 PM · From $500 MXN · 3 tiers

  5. Sat
    Dec 5

    Grupo Clasificado

    7:00 PM · From $400 MXN · 6 tiers

  6. Sat
    Dec 19

    Código FN

    7:00 PM · From $500 MXN · 3 tiers

“From” price = cheapest ticket before fees. Dates and prices checked on Ticketnauta and Primera Fila; they may change, so confirm before buying.

Next date

Edición Especial · Sat, Nov 14

6 dates announced

Venue

FEX Convention Center Palenque

Calle Río Nuevo #955, Mexicali

Tickets

Each date via its own ticket seller; most on

Ticketnauta

and Hotel Araiza box office (Blvd. Benito Juárez 2220)

FIESTAS DEL SOL 2026 · ALREADY HELD

Fiestas del Sol 2026 Palenque lineup

The 11 fair nights at the FEX Palenque, September 25 through October 11, 2026.

DateArtist
Fri, Sep 25Los Tucanes de Tijuana
Sat, Sep 26Herencia de Grandes
Sun, Sep 27Banda MS
Thu, Oct 1El Coyote y Pancho Barraza
Fri, Oct 2Grupo Firme
Sat, Oct 3Grupo Firme
Sun, Oct 4Alta Consigna
Thu, Oct 8Remmy Valenzuela
Fri, Oct 9Julión Álvarez
Sat, Oct 10Julión Álvarez
Sun, Oct 11Jorge Medina y Josi Cuen

Both "surprise" dates on the lineup turned out to be second nights: October 3 for Grupo Firme and October 10 for Julión Álvarez.

🎪 What is a palenque (and why it beats a stadium show)

A palenque is the most intimate format there is to see a major artist: a covered circular arena with the stage at the center and the audience wrapped around it in 360°. There's no "behind the stage" and no distant video screens — at the FEX Palenque even the general zone faces the artist directly, and ringside puts you literally a few meters away.

The show itself is different too: with no giant production in the way, artists stretch their setlists, take requests and banter with the crowd. Julión Álvarez's palenques, for example, are legendary for running into the early morning. Bands that fill stadiums, playing for a few thousand people — that's what you're paying for at a palenque.

Its biggest season is Fiestas del Sol (the 50th anniversary edition in 2026), but the FEX Palenque doesn't close with the fair: in fall and winter it hosts banda, norteño and sierreño dances, and even lucha libre.

Arena seating zones

Ringside

Front row of the arena, a few meters from the artist. The signature palenque experience — and the first zone to sell out.

VIP

Very close to the arena with better comfort and service. The favorite balance of price and proximity.

Preferred

Mid-level zone: a great view of the full arena at a mid-range price.

General

The budget option. Thanks to the 360° format, even the upper zone gets a full view of the show.

Per-zone prices vary by artist and are published on Ticketnauta when each date's sale opens.

🚗 Getting there, parking & the border

  • Address: FEX Convention Center, Calle Río Nuevo #955, Mexicali. The palenque entrance is separate from the fair's general admission gate.

  • Parking: the FEX has ample parking, but it fills up on big palenque dates. Arrive before 8 PM or take an Uber/taxi to the main entrance — the Río Nuevo area gets heavy fair traffic on weekends.

  • Coming from Calexico / Imperial Valley? Shows end well past 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.

  • Buy from official channels only: Ticketnauta and the Hotel Araiza box office. Fake resale tickets circulate on sold-out dates.

Palenque FAQ

What is coming up at the FEX Palenque after Fiestas del Sol?
Upcoming at the FEX Palenque: Edición Especial (Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM); Grupo Marca Registrada (Sat, Nov 21, 7:00 PM); AAA Lucha Border (Sun, Nov 29, 6:30 PM); Los Nuevos Rebeldes (Fri, Dec 4, 9:00 PM); Grupo Clasificado (Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 PM); Código FN (Sat, Dec 19, 7:00 PM). Each one has its own page with prices by zone and a link to the ticket seller.
Who played the Fiestas del Sol 2026 palenque?
The fair lineup (September 25 to October 11, 2026): Los Tucanes de Tijuana (Sep 25), Herencia de Grandes (Sep 26), Banda MS (Sep 27), El Coyote y Pancho Barraza (Oct 1), Grupo Firme (Oct 2 and 3, two nights), Alta Consigna (Oct 4), Remmy Valenzuela (Oct 8), Julión Álvarez (Oct 9 and 10, two nights) and Jorge Medina y Josi Cuen (Oct 11).
Where is the Mexicali palenque?
At the FEX Convention Center Palenque (Calle Río Nuevo #955, Mexicali), inside the Fiestas del Sol fairgrounds. It’s a covered, traditional palenque arena: a circular stage at the center with the audience wrapped around it in 360°.
Where do I buy palenque tickets and how much do they cost?
Each date is sold by its own ticket seller: most on Ticketnauta (online and at the Hotel Araiza Mexicali box office, Blvd. Benito Juárez 2220) and some on Primera Fila. Prices vary by artist and zone; in the current lineup the cheapest ticket starts at $320 MXN plus fees. Each event page has the zone table and the ticket link. Avoid resellers — fake tickets circulate on sold-out dates.
What time do palenque events start?
It depends on the date: outside the fair, events are announced for the early evening (each one's time is in the upcoming list and on its page); during Fiestas del Sol palenque shows started around 10:00 PM. Arrive early to beat the parking crunch.
Is the palenque only open during Fiestas del Sol?
No. The fair is its biggest season, but the FEX Palenque hosts dances and concerts all year (banda, norteño, sierreño and even lucha libre). During the fair, palenque tickets are separate from general fair admission.
Is there a minimum age for the palenque?
Palenques are usually 18+ events, since alcohol is served. The exact restriction for each date is set by the organizer and appears in the ticket conditions — verify before buying if you plan to bring minors.
Can I come from Calexico for a palenque show and cross back the same night?
Yes — many fans cross from Calexico and the Imperial Valley for palenque nights. Keep in mind shows end well past midnight: for the trip back, the West (Downtown) border crossing is the only one open 24 hours. Check wait times in real time on our Mexicali border crossings guide.

Looking for the guide to the WHOLE fair — general admission, Isla de las Estrellas, Templo Mayor, rides and hours? It's all in Fiestas del Sol 2026 — complete guide. And the rest of the year's shows in the Mexicali concerts calendar

Next at the Palenque: Edición Especial, Sat, Nov 14

Zones closest to the arena sell out first — buy only from the official ticket seller.

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