Festival Overview / Resumen del Festival
Tránsito en el Mar is an annual celebration of contemporary dance that transforms Guaymas into a vibrant, open-air stage. From November 3 to 11, 2026, audiences can enjoy nine days of performances, workshops, video dance, and family-friendly activities — many of them free to the public.
Guaymas’ 9th Festival Tránsito en el Mar continues through Sunday, October 11, with free dance, theatre, workshops and family activities at venues around the city.
This year’s festival features 36 activities with 18 participating artists and groups. In addition to events in Guaymas, the festival has expanded into nearby communities including Vícam, Pótam, Las Guásimas and La Manga.
This weekend’s public program includes:
Saturday, October 10: Dance workshops run from 10:00am – 2:30pm at the Conservatorio de Música Fray Ivo Toneck. Beginning at 5:00pm, the Conservatorio’s outdoor forum will host family activities followed by Medio Cuento at 5:30pm, the contemporary dance performance Khora: el cuerpo que no es at 6:30pm, and La Cachimba Teatro’s family production Robota at 7:30pm.
Sunday, October 11: Dance workshops continue from 10:00am – 2:30pm at the Conservatorio. The festival’s closing activities move to Plaza 13 de Julio beginning at 5:00pm, followed by Postales del Desierto by Comparsa Sonora at 5:30pm, a cultural-history walk and improvisation jam at 6:00pm, and the festival finale with live music by Guajira Son at 7:30pm.
All festival activities are free.
Program Highlights / Piezas Destacadas
Main Venues & Activities / Sedes Principales y Actividades
The heart of the festival is the Guaymas Malecón, with open-air performances and live music. Additional venues include the Fray Ivo Toneck Music Conservatory and local schools and children’s homes hosting community outreach events.
On weekends, don’t miss El Mercadito — a local market for artisans, food vendors, and creative entrepreneurs.
El corazón del festival es el Malecón Turístico de Guaymas, con presentaciones al aire libre y música en vivo. También habrá actividades en el Conservatorio de Música Fray Ivo Toneck, escuelas y casas hogar con proyectos comunitarios.
Durante los fines de semana, se instalará El Mercadito, un espacio para emprendedores locales con artesanías, diseño y gastronomía regional.
Plan Your Visit / Planea Tu Visita
- Check the festival’s social media for official schedules and updates.
- Arrive early for Malecón performances — spaces fill up quickly.
- Support local creators at El Mercadito and explore Guaymas’ waterfront and nearby San Carlos beaches.
- Consulta la programación oficial en las redes del festival.
- Llega con anticipación a las funciones en el Malecón; el espacio es limitado.
- Apoya a los emprendedores en El Mercadito y disfruta del malecón y las playas cercanas de San Carlos.
