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Guadalajara Marks 484th Anniversary With '¡Ajalás!' Feb. 12–21 Cultural Program

The city positions the mostly free schedule as a public-space initiative under Mayor Verónica Delgadillo's administration.

Overview

  • Officials published the '¡Ajalás!' agenda featuring 10 days of largely free concerts, exhibitions and neighborhood activities across museums, theaters and plazas.
  • The program opens February 12 with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco giving its first free performance at Foro/Teatro Larva.
  • Core civic events on February 14 in the Centro Histórico include a guard of honor to Beatriz Hernández, mañanitas, distribution of picón and chocolate, and a charro parade.
  • A noon Sesión Solemne on February 14 will award the 'Premio Ciudad de Guadalajara 2026' with Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus in attendance.
  • The annual GDLuz festival is postponed to April due to Centro Histórico works, as commercial events like Chivas vs América and concerts proceed on February 14.