Overview
- Each of the two July 21 performances at Auditorio Guelaguetza attracted over 11,000 attendees, with live CORTV broadcasts extending reach.
- Hotel occupancy in Oaxaca state climbed to roughly 90 percent as national, international visitors arrived for the festivities.
- Lotería Nacional conducted a special Guelaguetza lottery draw on July 22 to raise funds for coastal communities devastated by Hurricane Erick.
- All ticket revenues from the 2025 Guelaguetza are pledged to aid recovery efforts in hurricane-impacted coastal areas.
- Organizers prepare for the second Lunes del Cerro on July 28, featuring 55 delegations including the festival’s first migrant group.