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  • Date

    11 - 12. September 2026

    Fri, Sat 17:00 - 24:00

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An authentic Mexican after-work fiesta at Musikcafé X-TRA with delicious botanas, refreshing drinks, Latin beats, and live music. Experience the true Mexican zest for life!

La Candelaria: Viva México! The authentic Mexican festival in Zurich 🇲🇽✨

¡Viva México! On Friday, September 11, 2026, Musikcafe XTRA will be transformed into an oasis of color, rhythm, and joie de vivre. We’re celebrating the traditional “Día del Grito” (Mexican Independence Day) with the city’s most famous Mexican festival. Experience an unforgettable evening filled with culture, cuisine, and pure Latino energy!

Here’s what you can expect:

🎵 Live music & entertainment: Dance to the rousing sounds of Natalia Hinojosa (norteño, rancheras, cumbia, and more), the well-known Mexican singer from Frauenfeld. Plus, the Zurindio Banda from Zurich will get the party going with their Latin American hits and covers.

🌮 Authentic Mexican cuisine: Enjoy 100% authentic street food specialties. The menu features legendary tacos (barbacoa, lengua, adobada, and vegetarian options with rajas con elote) as well as traditional pozole. More food stands to come!

🍹 Mexican bar: Quench your thirst with authentic beers like Modelo, Negra Modelo, Pacífico, and the popular “caguamas.” The bar also offers top-notch tequila and mezcal drinks (Paloma, Charro Negro, Mezcal Mule) as well as refreshing non-alcoholic classics like Jarritos and Agua de Jamaica.

🛍️ Mexican Marketplace: Discover handmade artwork, souvenirs, and specialties from Mexico to take home at our product stands.

🎲 Traditional Games: Try your luck at the iconic “Lotería Mexicana” bingo or test your courage with the electrifying party classic “Toques-Toques”!

🎫 Tickets (Strictly limited—secure your spot!):

Early-Bird Ticket: CHF 20.– (Available for a limited time only!)

Regular Ticket: CHF 25.–

Box office (on the day of the event): CHF 28.–

🕒 Schedule: 5:00 p.m. to approx. 12:30 a.m. 📍 Location: Musikcafe XTRA, Zurich (Limmatstrasse 118, 8005 Zurich)

Come on by and experience the real Mexico right in the heart of Zurich. ¡Te esperamos!

La Candelaria is back in September! We’re celebrating El Grito in Zurich 🇲🇽✨

¡Viva México! This coming Friday, September 11, Musikcafe XTRA will be decked out in green, white, and red for the city’s most authentic and eagerly anticipated Mexican party. Come celebrate “Día del Grito” with us for an afternoon and evening filled with folklore, flavor, and tons of Latin energy.

What’s in store for you?

🎵 Live music: Dance nonstop to the energy and charisma of Natalia Hinojosa (rancheras, norteño, cumbia) and the infectious Latin rhythms of Zurindio Banda—plus a third surprise band to be announced!

🌮 100% Authentic Cuisine: Traditional snacks (barbacoa tacos, lengua, adobada, pozole, and vegetarian options) and more food stalls.

🍹 Mexican Bar: Enjoy cold beers (Modelo, Negra Modelo, Pacífico, Caguamas) and drinks made with tequila and mezcal (Paloma, Charro Negro, Mezcal Mule), as well as Jarritos and hibiscus tea.

🛍️ Mercadito Mexa: Stands featuring artisanal products and food to take home.

🎲 Fun and Tradition: We’ll play the classic Mexican lottery, and there will be a game of “Toques-Toques” for the bravest among us!

🎫 Tickets (Limited capacity—secure your spot!):

Early-Bird Ticket: CHF 20.- (Limited availability!)

Regular Ticket: CHF 25.-

Box Office (Day of the event): CHF 28.-

🕒 Time: 5:00 PM – 12:30 AM 📍 Location: Musikcafe XTRA, Zurich.

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8049 Zürich
Location X-TRA
Musikcafe
Limmatstrasse 118
8005 Zürich
Switzerland
Event Homepage https://www.lacandelaria.ch
Price
Early Bird: 20 CHF Regular: 25 CHF At the door: 28 CHF
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  • 11 September 2026
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