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Guelaguetza 2025 Unveils Complete Lineup With Charity Tie-In for Hurricane Erick Relief

Proceeds from key performances will support Hurricane Erick relief through expanded free-access programming across Oaxaca’s main festival venues.

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Overview

  • The Auditorio del Cerro del Fortín will host the traditional Lunes del Cerro on July 21 and 28, featuring 32 and 33 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican delegations respectively.
  • All ticket proceeds from the two Lunes del Cerro performances and the Feria del Mezcal will be donated to communities affected by Hurricane Erick.
  • The festival’s 2025 edition comprises more than 140 cultural events across Oaxaca, including calendas, the Feria del Mezcal, Festival de los Moles and the Feria de la Tlayuda.
  • The Bani Stui Gulal “Repetición de lo Antiguo” light-and-sound spectacle will take place at 6 p.m. on July 18 and 25 at the Auditorio del Cerro del Fortín.
  • Free seating in palcos C and D on Lunes del Cerro dates, national live streaming of all events and free concerts by Lila Downs (July 16), Siddhartha (July 23) and Rubén Blades (July 31) aim to broaden participation.