Keys to the news:
- Star show: The Chilean group 31 Minutes will close the celebrations of the Children’s Day with a massive and free concert on April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
- Previous festival: From April 24 to 26, the “Zocalito of childhood” with hot air balloons, wrestling and a display from the Natural History Museum.
- Deluxe diary: The capital billboard also includes Andrea Bocelli this Saturday, in an event sponsored by the private initiative.
CDMX.- The heart of Mexico City is preparing to receive the “most prestigious news program on television.” The Head of Government, Clara Brugadaand the head of the capital’s Ministry of Culture, Ana Francis Lopezconfirmed that the Chilean group 31 Minutes will offer a free concert at the Plinth the next Thursday April 30, 2026.
The show, designed especially to celebrate Boys’ and Girls’ Day, will start at 7:00 p.m.. Iconic characters such as Tulio Triviño, Juan Carlos Bodoque and Juanín Juan Harry are expected to bring together thousands of families on a night that promises to combine satirical humor with their greatest musical hits.
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“Zocalito de las childhoods”: An amusement park in the Historic Center
The celebration will not be limited to a single day. Ana Francis López announced that, prior to the concert, the festival will take place “Zocalito de las childhoods” from April 24 to 26. This event will transform the Plaza de la Constitución into a recreational space with:
- Flights in hot air balloons and zip line.
- Functions of wrestling and skating rink.
- An immersive experience of Natural History Museum outdoors.
- Hundreds of recreational activities and workshops for minors.
The financial contrast: Bocelli vs. 31 Minutes
Within the framework of these announcements, the official recalled that this Saturday the Zócalo will also vibrate with the voice of Andrea Bocelliwho will have as special guests The Blue Angels and Ximena Sarinana.
A relevant detail is that Bocelli’s presentation is entirely sponsored by a banking entity, which represents zero cost to the public treasury. In contrast, the hiring of 31 Minutes It is borne by the capital government, although the authorities did not specify the amount of the investment to bring the Chilean puppet show.
A phenomenon that unites generations
Since its premiere in 2003 and its subsequent success in Mexico through Canal Once, 31 Minutos has ceased to be just a children’s program and has become a cult phenomenon. The show at the Zócalo will be large format, ensuring a technical display that will allow attendees to sing classics like “My doll spoke to me”, “Tangananica Tangananá” and “They dance without Caesar”.
To guarantee the safety and enjoyment of all, the CDMX government will enable areas of access for people with disabilities or reduced mobilityanticipating a full house given the enormous base of followers that the project has in the country.
Quick guide to the event
| Concept | Detail |
| Event | 31 Minute Concert |
| Date | Thursday April 30, 2026 |
| Hour | 7:00 p.m. |
| Place | CDMX Zócalo |
| Cost | Gratuitous |
(With information from La Jornada and El Economista)
