San Carlos and Guaymas are about to get a lot more colourful! The fourth annual Festival Índigo returns November 3–15, bringing together local, national and international artists to celebrate art, community and marine conservation.
Watch as talented muralists transform public walls into vibrant works of art inspired by the Sea of Cortez, its marine life and the region’s natural beauty. The festival also features art exhibitions, live music, creative workshops and community activities.
This year’s festival extends beyond San Carlos and Guaymas, with events in Hermosillo and Tucson, Arizona.
Local Event Highlights
Friday, November 13 – Entre Olas y Sonidos: An evening of photography, painting, poetry, crafts and live art, accompanied by music and tastings of mezcal and bacanora. Featured musicians include Kevin Terry with Nathan David Phelps, Synthco de Mayo and Raúl Castelo. From 6:00pm to 11:00pm at Soggy Peso, San Carlos. Admission: $200 (currency to be confirmed).
Saturday, November 14 – Éter Sonoro: Head to La Manga for an evening of live music, food, art, bacanora and mezcal tastings, and the unveiling of the 2026 murals. Musical performers include Aveparadiso, Mustangos del Mar, Adrián Anaya y sus Supersónicos and more. From 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Admission: $250 (currency to be confirmed).
Additional festival events are scheduled in Tucson on November 6 and 7, with a closing celebration at Parque La Ruina in Hermosillo on November 15.
Festival Índigo is more than an art celebration. Its murals create lasting public artworks while raising awareness about protecting the Gulf of California and its marine life.
Visit the official Festival Índigo website for more information, or see the full event schedule and tickets for individual event details and reservations.
