Charreada de Solteros Tepotzotlán 2026: Night Charreada and Music

Charreada de Solteros Tepotzotlán: what's announced

The Charreada de Solteros Tepotzotlán, billed as "Solteros al Ruedo," is a charreada with live music on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Lienzo Charro División del Norte in Tepotzotlán, Estado de México. Doors open at 4 p.m. and entry was announced at about $150 MXN per person.

Tepotzotlán is a Pueblo Mágico roughly 40 km north of Mexico City. The plan is simple: charrería in the afternoon, then banda and dancing as night falls.

Here is the lineup as reported by Infobae, Chilango and Excélsior on Sept. 29, 2026. Treat it as announced and subject to change.

The venue address published by Chilango is Av. Insurgentes s/n, Capula, Tepotzotlán. The "singles" name is mostly a friendly hook. Coverage makes clear that friends, couples and anyone curious are welcome.

What happens at a charreada: the nine suertes in order

A charreada is a team competition in suertes, or events, that grew out of ranch work on Mexican haciendas. A full program runs nine suertes in a fixed order. An exhibition night may shorten or rearrange things, so don't be surprised if you see fewer.

1. Cala de caballo. One rider shows control: a gallop, a hard sliding stop, spins and backing up. It's the horse's report card.
2. Piales en el lienzo. A mounted charro ropes a running mare by the hind legs and brings her to a controlled stop.
3. Coleadero (colas). The charro takes a running steer by the tail and tips it over within a set distance. Our coleadero explainer covers the scoring.
4. Jineteo de toro. Bull riding, staying on until the bull stops bucking.
5. Terna en el ruedo. Three charros work together against the clock: one ropes the bull's head, another its hind legs, and they bring it down and tie it.
6. Jineteo de yegua. Riding a bucking mare.
7. Manganas a pie. A charro on foot spins the rope, then ropes a running mare by the front legs.
8. Manganas a caballo. The same idea from the saddle.
9. Paso de la muerte. The famous finale: a charro jumps from his own galloping horse onto a loose mare's back.

The rope work in the manganas often starts with floreo, the spinning that makes crowds cheer. See how floreo de soga works.

What the escaramuza does

The escaramuza is the women's team event. Eight riders ride sidesaddle in full dresses and sombreros, performing a choreographed routine at a gallop, set to music.

Watch for near misses as lines cross through each other at speed. That precision is the whole point. Our guide to escaramuza charra goes deeper.

How a lienzo charro is laid out

A lienzo charro looks like a keyhole or a spoon from above. Knowing the parts helps you follow the action.

• Manga: a long straight lane, officially 60 m long and 12 m wide. The cala, piales and coleadero happen here.
• Ruedo: the round arena at the end, at least 40 m across. Bull and mare riding, the terna, the manganas and the paso de la muerte happen here.
• Partidero: the starting end of the manga, where riders and stock begin their runs.
• Chutes and pens: where animals wait. Stay well clear of these if you walk around.

Where to sit

• For the coleadero and cala, seats with a view down the length of the manga let you see the whole run.
• For the rough stock and the paso de la muerte, pick seats overlooking the ruedo.
• With kids, sit higher up and away from the fence. You'll see more and stay out of dust and flying dirt.
• Arrive near 4 p.m. Local events often have general seating, so the good spots go first.

What to wear and bring

Tepotzotlán sits high in the Valle de México, and October evenings cool off fast. Dress for a sunny afternoon that turns into a chilly night.

Checklist:

• Layers: a T-shirt for the sun, a jacket for after dark
• Closed shoes or boots; lienzos are dusty
• Hat or cap and sunscreen for the 4 p.m. start
• Cash in small bills for food and drinks
• Ear protection for young children once the banda starts
• A charged phone and a set meeting point if your group splits up
• Your ticket confirmation from Instagram

Want to dress the part? A sombrero and boots are welcome but never required. Our rodeo outfit guide has kid-friendly ideas.

How to get to Tepotzotlán from CDMX

By train and local transport:

1. Take the Tren Suburbano from Buenavista toward Cuautitlán, the end of the line, about 20 to 25 minutes.
2. At Cuautitlán, catch a combi or van toward central Tepotzotlán, about 25 minutes depending on traffic.
3. From the town center, take a taxi or ride-hail to the lienzo in Capula.

By car: head north on the México-Querétaro highway. Saturday traffic leaving the city can be heavy, so allow extra time.

Getting home: the music runs into the night. Check the Suburbano's current closing time before you go, or arrange a ride or carpool in advance.

Etiquette and safety around the horses

Charros and their horses are working athletes. A few habits keep everyone safe and welcome.

• Stay behind fences and out of the chute and warm-up areas.
• Ask before touching any horse, and never walk behind one.
• Don't use flash or wave things near the arena during a run.
• Applaud the teams, including the escaramuza, after each run.

New to horses? Our safety basics help kids and adults read a horse's body language.

What to watch next

• Before Oct. 17: watch @rancho_las_3_letras_crg on Instagram for ticket updates and any lineup changes.
• On the night: see whether the program runs all nine suertes or a shorter exhibition format.
• After the spike: if the bug bites, follow the big season. Our national championship guide explains how the top teams compete.
• Learn more: browse disciplines and the glossary for charrería terms.