Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival
Initiated in 2004, this event was an instant hit and drew in crowds from all over the city, also attracting a significant number of international enthusiasts.
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Festivals and Annual Events
The MICFF promotes budding directors and film makers in the city. Initiated in 2004, this event was an instant hit and drew in crowds from all over the city, also attracting a significant number of international enthusiasts. Aimed at putting México City on the map of modern cultural hotspots, this festival is for everyone who likes to be associated with cinema and film, whether it is creating, viewing, rating, or just criticizing for fun. Screenings of various genres of film, ranging from documentaries to pure imaginative fiction, discussion groups and interview sessions with the film makers, and competitions for amateur film makers are the main highlights of this festival.
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Festivals and events in Mexico City
Showing 1–8 of 8 festivals
Plan around 8 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
Festival de Mexico
Usually held in mid-March every year, this is a music and arts festival that promises a pleasant change of taste from just another ordinary arts festival.
Festival de Mexico en el Centro Historic
A largely open-air festival featuring musical nights, theatrical performances, dance and drama, and exhibitions of contemporary and modernistic visual arts.
International Contemporary Art Fair Mexico City
Got a fine taste for art? Or a taste for the fine arts? This art exhibition is a sure delight for any art lover. An exclusive artist’s event, the ICAF caters to well-established as well as emerging talent.
San Ángel Flower Festival
date:16-26 July San Angel Flower Festival has roots deep in tradition. It began in the ancient times when inhabitants of Mexico City worshipped numerous gods one of which is Xiuhtecuitl, the God of the Flowers.
Independencia (Independence Day)
And for the extensive traveler, these celebrations are unlike any other Independence Day celebrations around the world.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Date: 2 November A festival that sure sounds spooky but forms an important part of the spiritual beliefs of every Mexican is the Dia de los Muertos, the equivalent of Halloween in Mexico.
Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Date: 11-12 December Dedicated pilgrims from all around the globe come to pay their respects to the patron saint of Mexico, the Virgin of Guadalupe, at her Basilica in the north of the city.
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