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Festival Internacional Cervantino Barroco in San Cristóbal: 2026 Guide

The Festival Internacional Cervantino Barroco returns to San Cristóbal de las Casas for its 24th edition on October 9–11, 2026. The multidisciplinary festival has been held in the city since 2002 and uses cultural venues, churches and public spaces for music, theater, dance, books, exhibitions and other arts programming.

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The 24th Festival Internacional Cervantino Barroco is scheduled for October 9–11, 2026 in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

The date is already listed by Mexico's official Sistema de Información Cultural, updated August 18, 2026.

Quick answer

2026 dates: October 9–11
Edition: 24th
City: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Format: multidisciplinary cultural festival
Organizer: Consejo Estatal para las Culturas y las Artes de Chiapas (CONECULTA)

What is the Cervantino Barroco?

The festival began in 2002. The official cultural-information system describes it as an extension of the Festival Internacional Cervantino and as a way to present arts programming within San Cristóbal's historic architectural setting.

Its programming has traditionally included combinations of music, theater, dance, literature, exhibitions, children's activities and cultural or academic events.

The exact 2026 schedule should be checked with CONECULTA once the detailed program is released.

Where does it happen?

The festival uses multiple venues rather than one single site. Official cultural records reference public spaces, cultural centers and churches in San Cristóbal.

Check the program for the venue of each activity instead of assuming everything happens in one place.

Is it the same as the Festival Cervantino in Guanajuato?

No. The San Cristóbal event is the Festival Internacional Cervantino Barroco, a separate Chiapas festival with its own history and local program.

Planning a trip around the festival

If you are traveling specifically for the festival, confirm the final program before booking around one performance and check the venue of each activity. Dates and formats from older editions should not be treated as current.

For the wider annual calendar:

Annual Festivals & Celebrations in San Cristóbal

Sources

Last verified: August 24, 2026.