Los Cabos Events
Los Cabos is brimming with activities, festivals, and seasonal events. Explore our events calendar of holidays, fishing tournaments, and celebrations. Also check out our activities page for more fun ideas.January 1
Continuing the celebrations from the previous evening, festivities include parades and fireworks throughout Mexico as well as agricultural fairs in rural areas.
January 17
This is a Mexican religious holiday during which the Catholic Church allows animals to enter the church for blessing.
February 2
Día de la Candelaria heralds the arrival of spring with candlelight processions, music, food and dance. The traditional blessing of seeds and candles co-mingles pre-Hispanic and European traditions.
March 5
An indulgent celebration before the sober fasting period of Catholic Lent. This week before Lent is filled with feasting, drinking, parades and dancing in the streets that culminates on "Fat Tuesday." In La Paz, Baja Sur’s biggest celebration takes place, with participants competing for the honor of being named King and Queen of the Royal Court. In Cabo San Lucas, parades and a festival will mark the season.
February 14
Love and friendship is celebrated; this holiday is similar to Valentine’s day.
Second Week of March
In honor of St. Joseph, the city’s patron saint, this 11-day festival begins with evening parties and music on the 8th of March and continues with carnivals and parades that culminates on March 19th, which is the main day of the festival. Exact dates may vary from year to year.
March 21
This is the birthday of the country’s first President, Benito Juarez. The holiday features dancing, music, and food in commemoration of one of Mexico’s most honored heroes.
April 14-20
Holy week ends the 40-day Lent period. This week includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Festivities include traditional religious observations and colorful parades that move through downtown.
May 1
Primero de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday that is equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day. It is also referred to as "May Day".
May 5
Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday that honors the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla de los Angeles in 1862.
May 10
Due to the importance of the mother in Mexican culture, Mother’s Day is an especially significant holiday.
June 7
This annual religious festival consists of parades and church services.
July 16
Carmen is believed to be a protector of the Mexican nation. Craft vendors, parades, puppeteers, bullfights and a fishing tournament.
July 25
Parades and festivities - riders mounted on white horses and re-enacted battlefield skirmishes at the town square - followed by closed shops and street parties.
August 15
Celebrates the Virgin Mary’s departure from earth and into heaven. Processions with musical bands and floats denoting the Virgin Mary’s life. Restaurants offer feast-style dinner buffet specials until the wee hours.
September 1
Though this date is an approximation, the President delivers the State of the Union Address in the autumn.
September 8
This local Baja holiday celebrates the founding of Baja’s first mission at Loreto.
September 15-16
Mexico’s most significant national holiday, it begins the evening of September 15 with the President’s cry (El Grito) of "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National Palace. Locals respond with calls of "Viva!"
October 12
This day celebrates Columbus’ arrival to the Americas, and the historical origins of the Mexican Mestizo race, which is a blend of Spanish and indigenous peoples.
November 1-2
This important Mexican holiday merges pre-Columbian beliefs and modern Catholicism. Europe’s All Saint’s Day and the Aztec worship of the dead contribute to these two days honoring Mexico’s ancestors.
November 20
This official Mexican holiday celebrates the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
December 12
This is the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and is celebrated with a feast honoring Mexico’s patron saint.
June 6-8
The PELAGIC Summer Slam Tournament offers anglers prizes totaling over $50,000 as they compete in releasing the most billfish (marlin, swordfish or sailfish) and/or catching the heaviest gamefish (tuna, dorado, wahoo).
https://www.pelagictournaments.com/June 27-30
This exciting event features fishing and golf tournaments, live music performances and more to be benefit childrens’ charities.
http://www.starsandstripestournament.comJuly 20
Taking place in the East Cape, teams compete for a large purse. For reservations for the Dorado Shootout, please visit www.doradoshootout.com.
http://www.doradoshootout.comAug 1-4
Anglers compete for black or blue marlin, dorado and tuna. This fishing bout is designed for serious anglers who love competition in a casual and convivial environment.
http://www.bisbees.comOctober 13-17
This competition is fast becoming international in scope with competitors from around the world, including Finland, Papau New Guinea, Italy and Austria. Record purse of $850,000 in cash and prizes! Event is held in Cabo San Lucas. Prizes for biggest blue, black and striped marlin plus awards for most billfish released.
http://www.loscabosbillfishtournament.comOctober 17-20
This tournament pits anglers in a competition to top the previous year’s record. Cash prizes awarded to the top three teams as well as the teams that catch the largest fish in three eligible billfish species. Winners receive an invitation to represent the tournament at the next IGFA Offshore World Championship.
http://www.bisbees.comOctober 22-26
A dramatic shotgun kicks off this fishing tournament featuring big cash prizes. Deemed the “world’s richest billfish tournament” with over $4 million in prize money. anglers from all over the world converge in Los Cabos to compete for record marlin.
http://www.bisbees.comNovember 6-9
Annual Mercury/WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament. Event held in Cabo San Lucas.
http://www.loscabostunajackpot.comJanuary 1
This national holiday features festivities, parades and fireworks throughout Mexico as well as agricultural fairs in rural areas.
January 6
Family celebrations and gift giving commemorates the gifts of the Magi. Rosca de los Reyes (King’s Loaf) pastries are baked with a little plastic doll hidden inside.
January 10-20
Enjoy multiple days of exciting music concerts in beautiful historic Todos Santos with well-known stars frequently making appearances at this popular event.
https://www.tropicofcancerconcertseries.mx/January 14-18
One Golf Professional and four Amateur Partners compete at the Ocean Course (2 rounds) and the Desert Course (1 round).
http://proamevents.com/los-cabos-mx/January 17
This is a Mexican religious holiday during which the Catholic Church allows animals to enter the church for blessing.
Jan - April
Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound. Of the world’s 11 species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.
Oct - Jun, Every Thursday Evening
Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Exact times of this event vary each year.
Every Friday, November - April
The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!
February 2
Candelmas heralds the arrival of spring with candlelight processions, music, food and dance. The traditional blessing of seeds and candles co-mingles pre-Hispanic and European traditions.
February 6
Liga Mac’s annual fundraiser is a great way to get dressed up and enjoy a fabulous evening of dinner and dancing while contributing to support this charity supporting low-income families in the local community.
http://www.ligamac.org/ingles/index.php/en/February 8-10
Get to know local artists during this great event that benefits area art programs for children. Visit studios, chat with artists and purchase unique works.
http://www.todossantosopenstudio.org/February 10
The Los Cabos Half Marathon, offers 21 km of history and natural beauties, an incredible route, which includes San Jose del Cabo’s historical downtown, its hotel area and the astonishing Puerto Los Cabos Marina.
http://loscaboshalfmarathon.com/February 14
"Friendship Day". Love and friendship are celebrated. This holiday is similar to Valentine’s Day.
February 15-16
A variety of jazz musicians will perform live at Plaza del Pescador in San José del Cabo.
http://sanjosejazzweekend.com/Jan - April
Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound. Of the world’s 11 species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.
Every Friday November - April
The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!
March 5
Carnaval is an indulgent celebration before the fasting period of Catholic Lent. This week before Lent is filled with feasting, drinking, parades and dancing in the streets that culminates on "Fat Tuesday." In La Paz, Baja Sur’s biggest celebration takes place, with participants competing for the honor of being named King and Queen of the Royal Court. In Cabo San Lucas, parades and a festival will mark the season.
Dates TBA
This great multi-day festival brings together films from throughout Latin America including feature-length films, shorts and documentaries. Takes place in lovely historic Todos Santos.
http://www.todossantoscinefest.com/March 8-16
Each spring, Baja Shakespeare oversees the production of a community Shakespeare play in the little town of Los Barriles, Mexico. Los Barriles is located between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz on the Sea of Cortez.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baja-Shakespeare/220397878011557?sk=timelineSecond week of March
Annual parades and festive events honor St. Joseph, patron saint of San Jose del Cabo.
March 21
The birthday of the country’s first President, Benito Juarez, featuring dances, music and food in commemoration of one of Mexico’s most honored heroes.
Every Friday November - April
The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!
April 4-6
This spectacular event brings together some of the world’s most talented dancers in numerous genres including classical ballet, Latin ballroom, and contemporary dance for performances in Cabo San Lucas.
http://www.galadedanza.com/April 14-20
Holy week ends the 40-day Lent period. This week includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Festivities include colorful parades through downtown and flying eggs filled with paper confetti. This is a very popular vacation time for Mexican families.
April 25-28
This star-studded jazz music festival features well-known headliners and takes place at the new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos. Come enjoy incredible music in paradise.
https://loscabosjazz.com/Every Friday November - April
The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!
April 30
This day celebrates the importance of children in society.
May 1
Primero de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday that is equivalent to Labor Day in the U.S. It is also referred to as "May Day". Government banks and offices close their doors in observation.
May 5
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This annual food and wine festival brings wonderful Mexican wine and great local food to beautiful historic Todos Santos.
http://www.gastrovino.mx/June 6-8
The PELAGIC Summer Slam Tournament offers anglers prizes totaling over $50,000 as they compete in releasing the most billfish (marlin, swordfish or sailfish) and/or catching the heaviest gamefish (tuna, dorado, wahoo).
https://www.pelagictournaments.com/June 7
This annual religious festival consists of parades and church services.
June 21-22
One of Mexico’s biggest surf festivals, this multi-day event brings together some of the world’s best surfers to compete. In addition, a food and music festival makes this a fun-filled event.
http://loscabosopenofsurf.com/June 22
Taking place in historic downtown San José del Cabo, this fun-filled music festival brings an impressive lineup of diverse musicians, bands and genres for a great evening of live performances at numerous venues.
http://www.fiestadelamusicaloscabos.net/June 27-30
This annual fishing tournament benefits several children’s organizations in Southern California, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
http://www.starsandstripestournament.comJuly 16
Carmen is believed to be a protector of the Mexican nation. Craft vendors, parades, puppeteers, bullfights and a fishing tournament are held to celebrate the day.
July 20
Taking place in the East Cape, teams compete for a large purse. For reservations for the Dorado Shootout please visit www.doradoshootout.com.
http://www.doradoshootout.comJuly 25
Parades and festivities take place throughout Mexico, usually with riders mounted on white horses reenacting battlefield skirmishes along with street parties.
July 29-Aug 4
Part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP tour), this professional men’s tournament brings together international players.
https://www.facebook.com/AbiertoLosCabos/Aug 1-4
There’s big cash awards for teams competing in this East Cape fishing tournament (billfish and gamefish).
https://www.bisbees.com/Dates Vary
Throughout the surrounding months endangered baby sea turtles begin to hatch. Months before, conservation groups in Los Cabos protect nesting sites during the critical incubation period. Many sea turtles nest outside of resorts on the beaches resting along the Sea of Cortez. Resorts participate in the conservation effort by organizing supervised baby turtle release programs, helping the tiny creatures make their first journey safely into the sea.
September 1
Though this date is an approximation, the President delivers the State of the Union Address in the autumn.
September 15-16
Mexico’s most significant national holiday begins the evening of September 15 with the President’s cry (El Grito) of "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National Palace. Locals respond with calls of "Viva!" Fireworks, folk dancing and mariachi bands follow. The next day offers parades, speeches, family picnics and more. Events held in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
Dates Vary
Throughout the surrounding months, endangered baby sea turtles begin to hatch. Months before, conservation groups in Los Cabos protect nesting sites during the critical incubation period. Many sea turtles nest outside of resorts on Sea of Cortez beaches. Resorts participate in the conservation effort by organizing supervised baby turtle release programs, helping the tiny creatures make their first journey safely into the sea.
October 9, 11, 13
This annual event brings a VIP list of big-name rockers together to celebrate Sammy Hagar’s birthday at the former Van Halen frontman’s legendary Cabo San Lucas cantina. Classic rock and plenty of Cabo Wabo’s signature tequila highlight this multi-day event. Tickets sell out quickly!
http://www.redrocker.comOctober 12
This day celebrates Columbus’ arrival to the Americas, and the historical origins of the Mexican Mestizo race, which is a blend of Spanish and indigenous peoples.
October 12
Festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the patron saint of Todos Santos. A fair and live music in the plaza for most of the week. Dancing to live music in the evenings on the zocalo.
October 13-17
This tournament hosts fishing in various sections for the biggest blue, black and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo (ocean baracuda) and dorado. Aside from the fishing, parties and a generous prize purse make this one of the best events of its kind.
http://www.loscabosbillfishtournament.com/October 17-20
Anglers compete for tuna, dorado and marlin. Friendly competition and cash prizes.
http://www.bisbees.comOctober 18
The festival of St Luke’s Day - the Patron Saint of Cabo San Lucas (which means "Cape of Saint Luke"). Expect lots of dancing in the streets, music and specially arranged local events to mark the day.
October 19-26
Experience this gourmet culinary event highlighting the exciting gastronomy of Los Cabos. From October 13th to 20th, participating restaurants will offer a special fixed price menu with innovating cuisine.
http://restaurantweeksanjosedelcabo.com/en/October 22-26
A dramatic shotgun start kicks off this fishing tournament featuring big cash prizes. Anglers from all over the world converge on Los Cabos to compete for record marlin.
http://www.bisbees.comNovember 1-2
Cemetery vigils, religious events, specialty foods and children’s festivals commemorate relatives and friends who are no longer living.
November 6-9
Annual Mercury/WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament. Event held in Cabo San Lucas.
http://www.loscabostunajackpot.comNovember 9
Play at the majestic Palmilla Golf Course and support the local Los Cabos Casa Hoga” orphanage during their annual charity fundraiser!
http://www.casahogarcabo.comNovember 13-17
The Los Cabos International Film Festival showcases both Mexican and foreign film submissions in various categories, with international film stars making appearances.
http://cabosfilmfestival.com/November 19-24
A spectacular desert race from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas, this annual event takes place down the length of Baja Peninsula through tough rugged desert terrain and off-road trails.
http://score-international.comNovember 30
This international culinary festival showcases the gourmet offerings of local and international star chefs and guest food experts from around the world. Enjoy incredible food and wine as well as outstanding live entertainment. Proceeds support local charities.
https://saboracabo.com/en/Every Friday November - April
The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!
December 12
This nationwide display of traditional culture is celebrated with street fairs, fireworks, processions, masses and more.
December 16 - 24
Candlelit processions from house to house for the 9 days prior to Christmas.
December 31
In Cabo San Lucas, you can expect glamorous VIP parties at resorts and nightclubs for New Year’s Eve.
More Info: List of New Year’s Eve Parties in Cabo
December 31
The skies come alive over breathtaking Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas to welcome the New Year. An annual fireworks spectacular shines above Cabo – the perfect backdrop for your midnight kiss. View from the beach clubs, restaurants, resorts and sands of Médano Beach.
Every Friday November - April
The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!