San Miguel de Allende News, Expat Life, and Culture

San Miguel de Allende is an art colony turned global hotspot, known for its colonial charm, vibrant expat community, and cultural scene. In this section, follow stories on real estate, expat life, arts festivals, culinary events, and heritage tourism. Whether you’re living here or visiting, San Miguel continues to blend old-world beauty with modern sophistication.

San Miguel de Allende News

•October 6, 2025

San Miguel record September shows tourism resilience

San Miguel record September brought a 75% hotel average and MXN 1.2B in spending with a clean safety record, setting up a strong finish to...

•October 5, 2025

UG cultural agenda San Miguel brings concerts and film

UG cultural agenda San Miguel returns this week with a free chamber concert, a children’s fantasy film, a language-exchange club, and a poster exhibit running...

•October 3, 2025

San Miguel de Allende celebrates 100 years of the Alborada in honor of its patron saint

Before dawn, San Miguel fills with star processions and a roaring “cuetiza.” How the city marks the Alborada centennial San Miguel this weekend.

•October 2, 2025

San Miguel tourism security is non-negotiable

At World Tourism Day, leaders said San Miguel tourism security drives growth, citing crime declines and strong wedding demand, and urging joint action.

•October 2, 2025

San Miguel passenger rail gains steam with caveats

Local leaders say San Miguel passenger rail is on the table, but only with stronger security. State and city cite ongoing studies and route options.

•October 1, 2025

Home Depot San Miguel faces citizen approval hurdle

San Miguel’s mayor says any Home Depot San Miguel plan must pass a citizen test and protect water and heritage, favoring jobs over robots and...

•September 29, 2025

Santa Catalina Harvest Festival brings stomping and song

Santa Catalina Harvest Festival lands October 4 with grape-stomping, live music, a medieval show and a gala dinner-concert in San Miguel de Allende.

•September 26, 2025

Daycare gas odor in San Miguel triggers swift evacuation

San Miguel daycare gas odor forced a cautious evacuation of 109 people; firefighters found no leak and traced the smell to a neighbor’s tank. Staff...

•September 25, 2025

Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería will bring a large open-air program to SMA

Mining Symphony San Miguel brings Carmen and Carmina Burana to the Plaza de Toros on October 11 at 7 pm, a benefit for UNAM student...

•September 24, 2025

San Miguel Alborada starts small as preschoolers take the lead

Preschoolers bring San Miguel Alborada to life with a mini parade on Sept. 25, honoring a century-old tradition and leading into the fall festival week.