Baja California has a packed calendar this week, with live music, sporting events, wine experiences, cultural activities and traditional celebrations taking place across the state.
Whether you’re looking for a night of Mexican music, an outdoor adventure, a local festival or a sporting event, here are some of the activities happening from September 24 through 27.
Tijuana
Mariachi Vargas
Mariachi Vargas brings an evening of traditional Mexican music to Tijuana, with the legendary ensemble performing its best-known songs and a selection of Mexican folk music.
- Date: September 25
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: From $500 to $1,900 pesos
- Location: El Foro
Palenque Tijuana 2026
Regional Mexican music takes over the Palenque of Tijuana for four consecutive nights. The lineup includes Edén Muñoz on September 24 and 25, Palomazo Norteño on September 26, and Alfredo Olivas on September 27.
- Dates: September 24–27
- Time: Starting at 8 p.m.
- Cost: From $800 to $4,000 pesos
- Location: Palenque de Tijuana
Ensenada
La Escena
Local talent and alternative artistic projects come together at this cultural and music gathering at CEART Ensenada. The outdoor event will feature independent creative projects, visual art and community activities.
- Date: September 26
- Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Location: Galería y Galerón, CEART Ensenada
Trail & Wine Valle de Guadalupe
This sporting and wine tourism experience combines trail running with the food, wine and scenery of Valle de Guadalupe.
- Date: September 26
- Race: 7 a.m.
- Vineyard walk: 8:30 a.m.
- Awards: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Cost: $90 and $200 USD
- Location: El Cielo Resort
The weekend begins before race day with an arrival event at Decantos Vinícola on Friday.
Mexicali
Fiestas del Sol
One of Mexicali’s signature celebrations returns with live music, food and activities at the FEX fairgrounds.
- Dates: September 25–October 11
- Time: Starting at 5 p.m.
- Location: FEX Centro de Ferias y Exposiciones
Tecate
Tecate Paddle Tournament
Sports fans can head to Tecate for a four-day paddle tournament featuring local and regional competitors across different categories.
The event is designed as a family-friendly sporting gathering.
- Dates: September 24–27
- Time: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- |Location: Canchas de Pádel Tecate
Playas de Rosarito
Urban Art Festival
Skateboarding and street art take over CECUR during a celebration of urban culture featuring professional skaters, skateboarding demonstrations, photography and autograph sessions.
- Date: Saturday, September 26
- Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: CECUR
Long Run 15K
Runners can join Rosarito Social Running for a 15K training session aimed at athletes, local runners and visitors preparing for the Puerto Nuevo Half Marathon.
- Date: Sunday, September 27
- Meet-up: 6:45 a.m.
- Start: 7:10 a.m.
- Location: Ortega’s Buffet
San Quintín
Baja California Heritage Day
San Quintín will mark Baja California Heritage Day with cultural tours, community activities and local history events organized by the Secretariat of Culture.
- Dates: September 25–27
- Time: Various activities starting at 10 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Location: Cultural venues and public spaces throughout San Quintín
San Felipe
First Alto Golfo Festival
San Felipe will host the first Alto Golfo Festival, an event focused on the identity, food and biodiversity of the Upper Gulf of California.
- Date: September 27
- Time: Starting at 11 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Location: San Felipe Malecón
