Calendar of Events

The colorful festivals celebrated at different moments of the year are part of the Michoacán culture. The Carnival of music and dance is an absolute must. Other festivals include the state Expo Fair, the International Organ Festival, the International Music Festival and the Independence Day, Morelos’ birthday and the Immaculate Conception celebrations.

Carnaval

Like most other places in the state, Morelia celebrates the Carnival with dances, parades and the traditional "cardboard bull figures" that move in time with the music as they make their way through the streets.

Expo State Fair

Expo State Fair, Craft, cattle, commercial and industrial display. Music and dance shows, amusement rides and traditional groups. Held from the last Sunday in April to the third Sunday in May.

International Organ Festival

International Organ Festival, with performers from various parts of the world. The festival is held in Morelia Cathedral, using the monumental organ built expressly for the cathedral during the colonial period.

Morelos Birthday

Morelos Birthday is celebrated on the 29th with a civic-military parade, followed by a pilgrimage, bullfight, sporting and cultural events, a fireworks set piece and bands.

The Feast of the Conception

The Feast of the Conception is celebrated in the Templo de la Inmaculada on the 8th. An outdoor fair is organized, with music, paintings, sporting events and firework set pieces, lasting for three months.

The Shout of Independence

The Shout of Independence is celebrated on the 15th and 16th in a ceremony at the Palacio de Gobierno, with a street party, stalls and fireworks. A civic and military parade is held on the 16th.