October is one of the busiest months on Tijuana’s calendar. These are the dates we would plan a trip around, from listings checked on October 9. Lineups and times change, so confirm with the venue or ticket seller before you buy.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Gloria Trevi at the Plaza de Toros Monumental in Playas (doors 9:30 p.m.) and Charlie Zaa at El Foro on Revolución (doors 7 p.m.).
Friday, Oct. 16
Elefante at El Foro (doors 7 p.m.) and Adanowsky at Black Box. Xolos host Puebla the same night at Estadio Caliente; check the club for kickoff time.
Saturday, Oct. 17
CECUT turns 44 with a free outdoor show by Esto es Cuba Big Band on its explanada at 8 p.m. Later, Akriila plays Black Box and Hirax plays Dragón Rojo.
Friday, Oct. 23
Yuridia at Toros Mobil Park, the Toros de Tijuana ballpark (doors 7 p.m.).
Saturday, Oct. 24
Tecate Península fills the grounds of Estadio Caliente with Caifanes, Interpol, Enjambre, Panteón Rococó, Julieta Venegas and more. Doors are listed at noon.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Xolos host Santos Laguna at Estadio Caliente; check the club for kickoff time.
Oct. 29 to Nov. 1
CECUT’s Fiesta de las Ánimas marks Día de Muertos as part of its anniversary program.
Halloween weekend
HORNA at Dragón Rojo and Muto Tapes at Border Psycho Cantina on Friday, Oct. 30, and Dinamarca at Bar Espina on Saturday, Oct. 31.
For day-by-day picks, see our weekend guides, and find every confirmed date on the TJ Gringo calendar.