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Feria de la Primavera y de la Paz in San Cristóbal: Visitor Guide

The Feria de la Primavera y de la Paz is one of San Cristóbal’s biggest annual celebrations. The latest confirmed edition ran April 5–12, 2026 and was the 156th edition. Dates and programming change each year, so use the latest municipal schedule before planning a trip around the fair.

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The Feria de la Primavera y de la Paz is one of San Cristóbal de las Casas' largest annual celebrations, combining concerts, family activities, food, rides, community traditions and events across the city and fairgrounds.

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What is it? San Cristóbal's major annual spring fair
Latest confirmed edition: April 5–12, 2026
Edition: 156th
Typical timing: around the period following Semana Santa, but dates change by year
2027 dates: not yet officially published as of August 24, 2026

Last verified: August 24, 2026.

Why the fair matters

The Ayuntamiento describes the Feria de la Primavera y de la Paz as one of the municipality's most emblematic celebrations. The 2026 edition was presented as the 156th edition, highlighting its long role in local identity and community life.

It is not simply a tourist festival. Neighborhoods, families, local organizations, performers and visitors from across Chiapas participate in the week.

Dates

The exact dates change every year.

For the latest completed edition, the municipal government confirms that the 2026 fair ran from April 5 to April 12.

Municipal cultural documentation describes the fair as taking place around the period after Semana Santa, generally within the broader March–May spring window.

Do not plan future travel using the 2026 dates as a permanent annual calendar. Wait for the official program for the year you are visiting.

What the Feria includes

Programming changes by edition, but recent fairs have included:

  • major concerts and local performances;
  • family and community events;
  • fair rides and entertainment;
  • sports and popular activities;
  • food stands;
  • craft and regional-product areas;
  • the traditional queen-related ceremonies and community events;
  • activities in the fairgrounds and elsewhere in the city.

The 2026 edition included a week of large public events and concerts, with the Ayuntamiento reporting more than 255,000 accumulated visits over eight days.

That attendance figure describes the 2026 edition and should not be treated as a fixed annual number.

Locations

The main fairgrounds are associated with Parque de Feria / Deportivo San Cristóbal, but programming can also extend into other parts of the city.

Always check the official program because individual concerts, cultural events and ceremonies may use different venues.

Entry and access

Do not assume every activity has the same access rules.

Many fair activities are public, but particular concerts or events can use special entry conditions, capacity controls or other requirements. In 2026, for example, specific events had their own access arrangements.

Check the current event listing before going rather than relying on a general statement that the entire fair is free.

Crowds and transport

Expect the city to be busier than normal, especially around major performances and weekend dates.

If you are visiting specifically for the Feria:

  • reserve accommodation earlier than you would on a normal week;
  • expect traffic changes and crowded taxi routes around large events;
  • check venue location before leaving Centro;
  • keep the municipal emergency number guide available;
  • do not assume all events happen within walking distance of the historic center.

Emergency Numbers in San Cristóbal

Feria vs Semana Santa

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They are related in the seasonal calendar, but they are not the same event. Semana Santa is a religious period with its own observances, while the Feria de la Primavera y de la Paz is a broader civic, cultural and entertainment fair.

The fair's exact relationship to Easter dates varies by year.

2027 dates and program

Official 2027 dates had not been published as of August 24, 2026. In 2026, municipal planning and public announcements appeared progressively in February and March before the April fair, but that does not guarantee the same timetable for 2027. Check the Ayuntamiento’s current program before planning a trip around the Feria.

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Last verified: August 24, 2026.