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Food & drinkOctober 6, 2026

Expo Tequila is back on Avenida Revolución Oct. 15–18, with about 200 brands to taste

The 25th Expo Tequila Tijuana runs four days on Revolución between Calle Octava and Calle Novena, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., with general admission at 150 pesos.

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Source: Tijuana en Línea — Expo Tequila Tijuana 2026: dates, prices and brands on Avenida Revolución (Oct. 6, 2026) ↗

CultureOctober 9, 2026

Tijuana's book fair is back Oct. 23–Nov. 1 at Parque Morelos, opening with Julieta Venegas

After a spring cancellation, the Feria del Libro de Tijuana returns for ten days with more than 140 book presentations. Julieta Venegas opens it on Oct. 23.

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Source: Cadena Noticias — Tijuana Book Fair announced for Oct. 23–Nov. 1; Julieta Venegas opens it (Sept. 17, 2026) ↗

City updateOctober 9, 2026

Tropical Storm Rachel: warning covers Tijuana's coast, with wind and rain expected from Saturday evening

Mexico has issued a tropical storm warning for Baja California's Pacific coast up to the U.S. border. Here's what the National Hurricane Center expects for Tijuana this weekend.

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Source: National Hurricane Center — Tropical Storm Rachel Public Advisory 52: position, warnings and hazards (Oct. 9, 2026, 8 p.m. PDT) ↗

BlogOctober 9, 2026

This weekend in Tijuana: Gloria Trevi, Charlie Zaa and a full club calendar (Oct. 9–11)

A big Saturday at the Monumental and on Revolución, live shows across town on Friday, and what to know before you cross back.

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Source: Songkick — Tijuana concert listings ↗

BlogOctober 9, 2026

October in Tijuana: the concerts, festivals and nights worth planning around

From Gloria Trevi at the Monumental to Tecate Península and Día de Muertos at CECUT, here is the month at a glance.

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Source: Songkick — Tijuana concert listings ↗

City updateOctober 9, 2026

Tijuana puts 323 million pesos of federal money into 86 neighborhood works

Paving, water and drainage lines, street lighting, school repairs and pool upgrades at city sports centers are on the list.

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Source: Tijuana en Línea — 323 million pesos from Ramo 33 for 86 works (Oct. 9, 2026) ↗

BorderOctober 9, 2026

Crossing back this weekend? San Ysidro waits hit nearly three hours last Saturday

Northbound general lanes at San Ysidro reached 170 minutes on Oct. 3. Here is how Friday looked and how to plan your return.

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Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Border Wait Times (live) ↗

MusicOctober 9, 2026

Tecate Península is two weeks out: Caifanes, Interpol and Julieta Venegas on Oct. 24

The one-day festival returns to the grounds of Estadio Caliente on Saturday, Oct. 24. Doors are listed at noon.

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Source: Songkick — Tecate Península 2026 listing (lineup, doors, venue) ↗

City updateOctober 8, 2026

Tijuana opens a kiosk to report extortion and irregular charges by officials

The first “Kiosko Digital” under a national anti-extortion pact sits at Hotel Nelson in Zona Centro. Residents, business owners and visitors can file reports, anonymously if they choose.

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Source: Tijuana en Línea — kiosk launch under the Prosperity Pact (Oct. 8, 2026) ↗

BorderOctober 5, 2026

City reports round-the-clock roadside help at the border approaches

An October 5 update describes assistance around San Ysidro and Otay.

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Source: Ayuntamiento de Tijuana — border access and roadside assistance ↗

CultureSeptember 14, 2026

A free photography exhibition at CECUT runs into January

El México de los mexicanos III brings 50 photographs to the cultural center.

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Source: Secretaría de Cultura — El México de los mexicanos III ↗

CultureSeptember 25, 2026

CECUT turns 44 with a free big-band night in October

The anniversary program includes Esto es Cuba Big Band on October 17.

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Source: Secretaría de Cultura — CECUT anniversary announcement ↗

City updateOctober 6, 2026

Tijuana declares a weather preparedness pre-alert

The October 6 decision calls for coordinated preparation linked to the city’s El Niño forecast.

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Source: Ayuntamiento de Tijuana — Civil Protection pre-alert ↗