September It reaches its second half, but the agenda in León It is far from over.
If you are planning a getaway to León, you will find a city in full celebration: the Historic Center dressed in green, white and red, great concerts, cultural activities, sports competitions and experiences that allow you to discover different sides of León in a single trip.
The best part is that you don't need to come for just one event. You can start one morning walking through the Old Town, Spend the afternoon among museums or interactive experiences and end the day in front of a stage.
🇲🇽 September 15: Live the Grito in the heart of León
There are few better dates to discover the Old Town that the night of September 15th.
The Main Square and the surroundings of the Municipal Presidency They will once again be the meeting point to celebrate The Cry of Independence, On a night that will combine music, tradition and a Mexican atmosphere.
This year, in addition, the celebration will have two special attractions: Alicia Villarreal She will be the guest artist and León will premiere an aerial show with 350 drones, scheduled for around 11 p.m. and designed to be viewed from different areas of the city.
For a visitor, it is worth making the night of the Grito more than just attending the ceremony. Arrive on time and walk around the area. Plaza Fundadores, the Main Garden, the Arch of the Calzada and the streets of the Center; look for some Mexican food and let the atmosphere take you to the time when you have to scream: Long live Mexico!
🌸 September 16: a parade and a very lion-like tradition
The next morning the patriotic atmosphere continues with the Military Civic Parade, which will travel the Adolfo López Mateos Boulevard with the participation of the Municipal Band and various contingents.
But there is another custom that deserves attention if you visit León for the first time: the Battle of the Flowers.
Each September 16, the, the Old Town revive this peculiar tradition in which flowers become a way of bringing people together who participate.
The custom has changed over the years, but it remains one of those local stories that you'll hardly find in another city.
So after the parade, don't rush to leave the center. Walking its streets that day is also a way to get to know a part of the identity of León that goes beyond its monuments.
🏐 Starting at 14: sport to watch… or to live
If your thing is the sport, In the second half of September there are also options.
If you visit León during the second half of September, you can still enjoy the XXIII Women’s Pan American Cup, which continues until the September 19 in the Domo de la Feria. The tournament brings together women's national teams from different countries on the continent and offers an excellent opportunity to experience the intensity of international volleyball up close. It is a great plan for those who enjoy sports and want to add a different experience to their visit to the city.
And on Sunday, September 20, the city changes its rhythm from very early in the morning with the León Marathon 450.
The 46th edition will have routes of 10K, 21K and 42K, With departure and destination in the Bicentenary Plaza of the León Fair. The conventional runners will start at 6:00 a.m.
Even if you have no intention of running 42 kilometers —perfectly understandable—, getting close to some point of the route allows you to experience the atmosphere of one of the sports competitions with the longest tradition in the city.
You can also learn about the Metropolitan Park, One of León's great recreational spaces: walking along the dam or simply spending an afternoon outdoors.
🎤 September 18: a night to sing with Yuridia
If you prefer to change your sneakers for a concert, the Friday, September 18 The appointment is at the Velaria of the León Fair.
Yuridia arrives with The Cards on the Table Tour at a concert scheduled for the 21:00 hours. Its repertoire of ballads, pop and Mexican regional music makes this date one of the great musical performances of the second half of the month.
In addition, the location makes it easy to put together a complete plan. District León MX: tour the area, have dinner nearby and end the night singing some of the most well-known songs of the singer from the state of Sonora.
🎭 September 19: León is also discovered through its stages
The Saturday 19 It is a good date to get to know the cultural life of the city.
The Guanajuato Cultural Forum, This year, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, continues with its pSpecial anniversary programming. That night, at 10:00 p.m., 19:00 hours, The Mateo Herrera Auditorium receives Mushamukas Ensemble of Harps with Deep Roots, Under the direction of Rodrigo Mata. Admission is free, with tickets available on the day of the event.
The same weekend you can also turn towards the Teatro Manuel Doblado, one of the most emblematic historical buildings of the Center, where the September 19 a theatrical proposal is added to the cultural programming of the patriotic festivals.
It is precisely this variety that makes it interesting to visit León these days: in just a few kilometers you can go from the historic center to one of the most important contemporary cultural complexes in the Bajío region.
🚀 Above & Beyond: a journey into space without leaving León
And here comes a plan that you can fit in practically any day of your visit.
Above & Beyond: Beyond Heaven and Space remains in the Explora Science Center up to the November 29, So it is also part of the options available throughout the second half of September.
The international exhibition combines 26 interactive experiences, simulators, and multimedia content related to aviation, technology, and space exploration. Among other activities, it is possible to experiment with concepts related to the forces of flight, design aircraft, and get an up-close look at possible scenarios of the future of aerospace.
It is a plan especially recommended for families, but not exclusively for children. And its location next to the Cultural Forum y District León MX It allows you to easily combine it with other points on this same agenda.
In other words: You can start by traveling into space and end the night with a concert. Not all vacation itineraries allow you to say that.
🎨 September 24: a different perspective on drawing and architecture
The celebration of the 20th anniversary of Forum It continues on Thursday, September 24th with “The importance of drawing”, By Bernardo Gómez-Pimienta, in the Guanajuato Museum of Art and History.
If you are interested in design, architecture or the visual arts, it can be the starting point for dedicating a full afternoon to it. Forum: tour the museum, walk through the Calle of the Arts and to learn about the different spaces that make up this cultural complex.
It's one of those plans that work especially well when you want to slow down a bit on your trip and simply let yourself be surprised by the city.
🎸 September 26: Porter brings an alternative touch
The Saturday, September 26, León changes its sound again.
Porter It will arrive at Foro Paruno to the 21:00 hours, They bring to the stage their mix of rock, experimental elements and a sound identity that has made them one of the representative bands of the Mexican independent scene.
For those who also want to learn The nightlife and music scene of León Outside of large enclosures, it is an excellent alternative.
💃 September 26th and 27th: contemporary dance at the Teatro del Bicentenario
That same weekend, the Cultural Forum It proposes something completely different.
Omphalos, With choreography by Demián Jalet, It will arrive at the Main Hall of the Roberto Plasencia Saldaña Bicentenary Theatre Saturday 26 to the 19:00 hours and the Sunday 27 to the 18:00 hours.
If you have never entered the The Bicentenary Theatre, Attending a performance can also be an opportunity to discover one of León's most important cultural venues.
On Saturday, it even poses an interesting dilemma: contemporary dance at the Bicentenario or alternative rock with Porter. The decision will depend on your playlist.
🤼♂️ September 30: the month ends between theater and wrestling
September ends with two completely different options.
To the 18:00 hours, the, the Auditorium Mateo Herrera will present Final Ecstasy, work of Ximena Escalante and part of the closure of activities for the anniversary Guanajuato Cultural Forum. The entrance will be free.
A little later, the Palenque of the Fair receives Blue Demon Jr. as part of The Last Tour, their farewell tour. The function is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m., after a signing session.
Stage art or masks, keys and flights from the third row: it’s hard to accuse León of closing September without variety.
The advantage of visiting León during the second half of September is that the schedule doesn’t force you to choose just one type of trip.You can come for the Grito and discover a tradition like the Flower Fight. You can come to see Yuridia and finish by exploring Explora. You can accompany someone running the Marathon and use the rest of the weekend to visit the Cultural Forum. Or you can book the last few days of the month to combine gastronomy, museums, rock, dance and even wrestling.September continues in León. All that remains is to choose where you want to start. ✨
