11-20 jan 2010 - Saint Sebastian Martir Celebrations- Tuxpan Traditionals religious festivities where you can find several activities such as Sonajeros y Chayacates, cultural and artistic events. (371) 417 2085 / 21.

06 feb - 22 march 2010 - 1st Musical Season, Jalisco Philarmonic Ochestra-Black and White Festival - Opera, piano and orchest concerts, inside the Degollado Theater in Guadalajara - Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco, (33) 3030 9772 al 75,

17-24 feb 2010 - Carnival in Chapala : religious, commercial and artistic events, including the traditional parade, bullfights and a lot of fun for all the family - (376) 765 3141,


      Above picture : The Mariachis

18-21 feb 2010 - Gift and Mexican Decorative Crafts Expo, Enart in Tlaquepaque - (33) 3659 0867, 3838 3002, 01800 710 2558.

21-28 feb 2010 - Costalegre's Carnival in Cihuatlán : Parade and several artistic and commercial events at the beautiful beaches of Barra de Navidad - (315) 355 3083, 355 2202, cihuatla@jalisco.gob.mx

12-20 march 2010 - XXVI Film International Festival in Guadalajara : - (33) 3121 7461, 3122 7827, 3121 6860 - A world class event for the presentation of quality films, also a meeting place for filmmakers, actors, cinematographers, distributors and critics both from Mexico and abroad. Guest Country : France.

Holy week 2010 : 05 apr-10 apr 2010 - Traditional religious and pagan events such as the last dinner dramatization, the Via Crusis and more to enjoy the holy week - Delegación de Turismo Chapala, (376) 765 3141.

12-19 april 2010 : Tequila's Foundation - Cultural week : (374) 74 20012, 74 21221 / tequila@jalisco.gob.mx

6 may - 7 june 2010 : 13ème Festival Cultural de Mayo through the State of Jalisco :
Shows of international quality in the whole state of Jalisco welcoming Japan as the Special Guest : 3616 6454, 3030 9780.

29 may - 31 may 2010 : Tlaquepaque 2010 : Handicrafts and gifts exposition and sale. Expo Guadalajara, (33) 3343 3000 - 01800 813 3000 -

14 june - 12 july 2010 - Feria de San Pedro in Tlaquepaque : mariachis, dances, float parades, bullfights, and fireworks. Celebration especially lively on Peter's Day, June 29. Dirección de Turismo Tlaquepaque, 10576212 -

15 - 19 august 2010 : Exposicion Nacional de Artesanias - Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. . Gift and Mexican decorative crafts Expo. (33) 3659 0867, 3838 3002, 01800 710 2558.

27 aug-06 sept 2010 (end august - beginning of september every year) -  17e Music Festival of the mariachis in Guadalajara (Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charreria) : Concerts, parade, auditions, popular parties. CANACO Guadalajara :

23-25-sep-10 - XIII Contemporary Dance International Festival - Guadalajara Event with great dancers. Teatro Degollado, (33) 3614 4773.

12 oct (every year) - "Romeria" from the Metropolitan Cathedral to the Virgin of Zapopán`s Basilica.
The Big Religious Event in the Metropolitan zone. Processions to escort The Zapopán Virgin back to the Basilica, with dancing, mass and other activities. Turismo Zapopán : (33) 3818 2200 ext. 1102, 1103 Arquidiócesis de Guadalajara : 3942 4305.