A colorful past. A vibrant present.

Since the 1500s when the town was a base for pirates preying on Spanish galleons loaded with gold, Cabo San Lucas has had a colorful history. Today, Cabo continues to lure people with a host of art and musical events in addition to traditional festivals.

Carnival

Cabo's Carnaval is a joyous celebration of feasting, drinking, music and dancing in the streets before the sober fasting period of the Catholic Lent.

Beginning the weekend before Lent.

Festival of St James

A Roman Catholic Festival, celebrating St. James the Apostle and featuring white horses with costumed riders, along with various reenactments around the town square in the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas.

September 15 - 16

Día de San Lucas

Street parades, open-air concerts, food stalls and street vendors gather to celebrate in honor of the city's patron saint.

October 18

The Rhythm, Color, and Flavors Festival

A celebration of the culinary diversity of Cabo San Lucas.

First week in December.

Cabo Jazz Escape

Mainstream, Latin and international jazz artists play concerts throughout town and at Sunset Beach.