From Calibre 50 to Aleks Syntek: Mexico City boroughs announce Independence Day concerts

Mexico City’s boroughs have announced a packed program of concerts and public events for the September 15 celebrations marking the 215th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence.

The schedules, published through social media, include the traditional Grito de Independencia ceremonies, musical performances and cultural activities in public squares and borough venues across the capital.

Iztapalapa will begin its program at 3:30 p.m. at the borough plaza. The Grito will take place at 10:15 p.m., followed at 11 p.m. by concerts from Pancho Barraza, Grupo Aroma, Sonora Altepexana and Jorge Carmona.

Xochimilco’s event will begin at 9 p.m. at the borough esplanade, with El Gran Silencio, La Banda, Lorenzo Negrete and Los Mismos Reyes on the lineup. Benito Juárez will host a concert from 6 p.m. featuring Aleks Syntek and Baxter.

Álvaro Obregón will begin activities at noon and present the 90’s Pop Tour, featuring JNS, Kabah, Caló, Mercurio and Erik Rubín, along with a performance by La Sonora Dinamita. Miguel Hidalgo’s program starts at 3 p.m. with Cumbia Dinamita, Los Yaguarú and Paty Cantú. Iztacalco will offer family activities from 4 p.m., including performances by Adolescentes Orquesta and Edwin Luna. In Tlalpan, the main concert starts at 7 p.m. with Calibre 50 and El Mimoso.