San Miguel de Allende Events, Activities and More

From yoga to golf to 4-wheeling to art galleries, San Miguel has something for everyone.  You’ll find many activities in San Miguel de Allende.   Concerts, plays, lectures, readings and art openings fill the weekly schedule and periodically, larger festivals offer world-renowned entertainment and at various times there are theatre and multicultural festivals.  Visitors to San Miguel will find many classes and educational opportunities. .  Ongoing classes are available in the arts (painting, sculpting, jewelry-making, pottery, dance), language, Mexican cooking and fitness/spiritual retreats (yoga, Pilates, Buddhist meditation).  All activities in San Miguel are listed in “Atencion”, the quintessential weekly publication for all English-speaking residents and visitors.

A quick list of all you can experience in and around San Miguel de Allende:

• Shop:  Galleries.  Artesana.  Gifts from Mexico and boutiques.
• Play:  Tennis.  Golf.  Attend local sporting events. 
• Party:  Numerous nightclubs for various lifestyles. 
• Outdoor:  Hot springs.  Rivers.  Local pools aplenty. 
• Arts:  Numerous musical comedy, stage and theatrical offerings. 
• See:  Numerous religious and historical museums and institutions. 
• Dine:  Enjoy everything from creative snacks to world-class cuisine. 
• Adventure:  Rock climbing.  Horseback riding.  4-wheeling.  Hiking. 
• Relax:  Yoga.  Hot springs.  Massages.  Stroll in one of the many local parks or botanical gardens.

San Miguel Events

From cooking classes, to art openings to live theater and music, San Miguel has it all.  In the summer, San Miguel hosts the largest Film Festival in Latin America followed by the Chamber Music Festival.  San Miguel’s own running of the bulls, the Sanmiguelada returns in 2010.  September is the month of celebrations in San Miguel with Independence Day and the Festival of San Miguel.  The town is alive with fireworks, fiestas and parades throughout the entire month of September. 

For more information and a weekly events calendar, visit This Week in San Miguel de Allende or pick up the local English newspaper, Atencion.