Things to do in Mexicali
Upcoming events with confirmed dates, plus the places in our guide: parks, downtown and Chinatown, culture, food and drink, and day trips.
Upcoming events
What's coming up in the next few days, with confirmed date, venue and price.
23OctMi Banda El Mexicano and Son Rompe Pera - Free at CEART
Fri, Oct 23 · Plaza de las Artes, CEART MexicaliFree admission
23OctCaifanes - Isla de las Estrellas, FEX
Fri, Oct 23 · Isla de las Estrellas, FEXFrom $695 MXN · 6 tiers
24OctYuridia - Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour
Sat, Oct 24 · Plaza de Toros Calafia, MexicaliFrom $800 MXN
25OctEnjambre - Daños Luz Tour
Sun, Oct 25 · Mercado Cine Curto, Downtown MexicaliFrom $1,500
28OctThe Vagina Monologues
Wed, Oct 28 · Teatro del Estado, MexicaliFrom $500 MXN + fees
29OctMozart's Requiem at the Mexicali Cathedral 2026
Thu, Oct 29 · Mexicali CathedralFrom $250 MXN · 4 sections
30OctLa Dama de Negro
Fri, Oct 30 · Teatro del EstadoFrom $650 MXN
31OctOktoberfest 2026 at Hotel Calafia - Beer Festival
Sat, Oct 31 · Hotel Calafia gardenFree admission
31OctMaría Daniela y su Sonido Lasser - Halloween Night
Sat, Oct 31 · Foro DragónFrom $750 MXN
5NovSiete Veces Adiós - Musical theater
Thu, Nov 5 · Teatro del Estado, MexicaliFrom $800 MXN
5NovCarín León
Thu, Nov 5 · Ciudad Deportiva groundsFrom $500 MXN
6NovA la Parrilla Fest 2026 - Barbecue Festival at the FEX
Fri, Nov 6 · Centro de Ferias, Eventos y Exposiciones (FEX)From $1,459.49 MXN with fees
13NovRubytates - Foro Dragón
Fri, Nov 13 · Foro Dragón, MexicaliFrom $350 MXN · M&G $800
14NovEdición Especial - Palenque del FEX
Sat, Nov 14 · Palenque del FEX, MexicaliFrom $800 MXN · 4 tiers
Lineups: 2026 Concerts · FEX Palenque · Isla de las Estrellas · State Theater
Parks & the outdoors
For a family day, a walk or an early hike (in summer, go before the sun is up high).
City Forest & Zoo
Safari, zoo and water play area
Vicente Guerrero Park
The city's classic park, since 1950
Laguna México Eco Park
Lake and green areas
Todos Somos Mexicali Park
Green space built by the community
El Ciempiés Hill
Mexicali's most popular trail
El Centinela Hill
Demanding hike, valley views
Downtown & culture
Chinatown, the cultural venues and the history of the city.
La Chinesca
Chinatown; a Barrio Mágico since 2023
Chinese Chef Monument
23-meter sculpture, free to visit
Casa de la Cultura
Workshops, theater and exhibitions
Meyibó, Centro del Saber
Culture, technology and inclusion
State Central Library
Free entry and workshops
Plaza de Toros Calafia
Concert venue since 1975
Food & drink
Top rated on Google (4.7★ or higher with at least 80 reviews), from our guide.
With kids
Places in our guide that work well with children.
Malls & movies
10 shopping centers with hours and stores.
Day trips
Approximate driving times from Mexicali.
