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Jornadas Alarconianas

Late May 2026

2026

Late May 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Taxco

What it is

Jornadas Alarconianas explained

A theatre and literature festival honouring the playwright Juan Ruiz de Alarcón, with plays staged in the plazas and on the church steps.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Taxco tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Jornadas Alarconianas?

A theatre and literature festival honouring the playwright Juan Ruiz de Alarcón, with plays staged in the plazas and on the church steps. It's a culture event held in Taxco.

When is Jornadas Alarconianas in 2026?

Jornadas Alarconianas runs Late May 2026 in Taxco. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Jornadas Alarconianas free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Jornadas Alarconianas is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Jornadas Alarconianas?

Book a room in Taxco itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Taxco also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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