From July 11 – 13, 2025 as part of the Festival Mar Bermejo, there will be daily special events such as music, art, dance and theater at various locations in Guaymas (Guaymas Auditorium, Malecón Turístico, Casa de la Cultura, Public Library, Conservatory of Music, Plaza de los Tres Presidents, among others).
The Festival Mar Bermejo commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Guaymas which occurred on July 13, 1854. In 1854, a boat load of French and other European pirates, led by Count Rousset de Boulbon, were vanquished by General Jose Yanez, defender of the Port of Guaymas. Since then, the city of Guaymas celebrates the anniversary each July 13.
2026 highlights on the Guaymas Malecon will be: Pedro Fernández, La Vecindad Santanera and Matute. All performances are free.
In addition to the concerts, the 2026 Mar Bermejo Festival will offer a wide range of activities for the whole family. Attendees can enjoy art exhibitions, displays of local culture, cultural performances, and a diverse culinary offering that will highlight the distinctive flavors of Sonora.
The celebration of the Festival Mar Bermejo, is an important cultural and artistic event for Guaymas.
Festival Mar Bermejo 2026 Program:
Concert Lineup & Schedule
All main concerts take place at the Calle 20 stage and the Malecón Turístico starting at 10:00pm and are free.
- Saturday, July 11: Opening night featuring Pedro Fernández.
- Sunday, July 12: Performance by La Vecindad Santanera.
- Monday, July 13: Closing night featuring Matute and their DiscoStereo Tour.
Festival Mar Bermejo – Saturday, July 11:
Opening night featuring Pedro Fernández.
- 5:00 pm: the Art Route will be inaugurated at the Guaymas Auditorium.
- 6:00 pm: there will be a muralism demonstration at the Skatepark and the Dance Forum will begin at the Malecón Turístico, with Arandi Vizcaya, Chavarín Studio, Fancy Studio, the Folkloric Ensemble of the Yaqui People’s University and the Tenabaris Folkloric Ensemble.
- 8:00 pm: Con Ton y Son will perform at the Dance Forum, and half an hour later, the “Let’s Sing for Peace” will perform.
- 10:00 p.m. with the star concert of Pedro Fernández on 20th Street and the Malecón Turístico.
Festival Mar Bermejo – Sunday, July 12:
Performance by La Vecindad Santanera.
- 6:00 pm: performance by the Fray Ivo Toneck Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dance Forum.
- 7:00 pm: performances by Star Dance, ARD Studio, Semillero Creativo, Ballet Guaima, Grupo de Danza Quetzal, Grupo de Danza Sulamaai and the Grupo de Danza Folclórica y Tradicional Tutuli Jiak Jiapzy at the Dance Forum.
- 10:00 pm: The main concert will be performed by La Maldita Vecindad and La Sonora Santanera on 20th Street and the Malecón Turístico.
Festival Mar Bermejo – Monday, July 13:
Closing night featuring Aztec Eagles Acrobatic Squadron, Matute and their DiscoStereo Tour.
- 5:00 pm: exhibition of the “Aztec Eagles” Acrobatic Squadron on the Malecón Turístico.
- 7:00 pm: the Galeón Group of the Secretariat of the Navy will perform at the Dance Forum.
- 10:00 pm: The festival will close with a performance by Matute on Calle 20 and the Malecón Turístico.
Festival Mar Bermejo – Ruta de Arte
Event Locations
The festival activities are spread across key cultural and tourist spots in Guaymas:
- Guaymas Auditorium (1): Indoor cultural events and forums.
- Calle 20 & Malecón Turístico (4): Main stage for nightly concerts.
- Plaza de los Tres Presidentes (5): Cultural and artistic performances.
- Casa de la Cultura (11): Art exhibitions and workshops.
Cartelera Oficial del XXIII Festival Mar Bermejo 2026
Celebrate the Festival Mar Bermejo 2026 in Guaymas from July 11–13 with three days of free concerts, cultural performances, art exhibitions, dance, theater, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy headline performances by Pedro Fernández, La Vecindad Santanera, and Matute, while commemorating the historic Battle of Guaymas with events across the Malecón, Calle 20, and other cultural venues throughout the city.
