Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe opens jubilee on 12 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 06:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- A Guadalupan Jubilee begins at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on 12 October 2026.
- The opening programme includes the Mass of the Roses and the Holy Door opening at noon on 12 October 2026.
- A commemorative concert and an archdiocesan rosary are scheduled at the basilica on 12 October 2026.
- The modern circular basilica was inaugurated on 12 October 1976 after construction began in 1974.
A Guadalupan Jubilee will begin at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Basílica de Guadalupe) in Mexico City on 12 October 2026. The year-long religious programme marks five decades since the current sanctuary opened and the sacred image was moved there.
The Guadalupan Jubilee begins with a Holy Door opening
The jubilee was granted by Pope Leo XIV through the Apostolic Penitentiary, following the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the new basilica and the transfer of the image on 12 October 1976. The period is scheduled to run from 12 October 2026 to 12 October 2027, with the opening programme taking place at the shrine.
The Archdiocese of Mexico has announced activities for Sunday 11 October and Monday 12 October. The programme on 12 October includes morning prayer and a chapter Mass at 8.30am, a commemorative video at 11am, and the Mass of the Roses with the opening of the Holy Door at noon. The published programme for 12 October also lists an archdiocesan rosary at 5pm, a commemorative concert at 6pm and the Rosary of Guadalupan Love at 7pm.
The circular 1976 basilica frames the 2026 jubilee
Construction of the present building began in 1974, and the sanctuary was inaugurated on 12 October 1976. The modern structure was designed by five architects, including Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and José Luis Benlliure, according to the Mexico City venue guide.
Its circular concrete structure has no internal pillars, allowing the image behind the altar to be viewed from much of the building. The 2026 jubilee therefore connects a scheduled religious programme with the building that became the image's present home in 1976. The complex also includes the former basilica, now known as the Expiatory Temple of Christ the King.
The custodian's website places the shrine at Fray Juan de Zumárraga 2 in Gustavo A. Madero and identifies the current building as the New Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe. Its own programme also refers to the 50th anniversary of the new basilica and lists an archdiocesan race at the site on 18 October 2026.
Visiting Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The jubilee opening takes place at the basilica on 12 October 2026. The Mass of the Roses and Holy Door opening are scheduled for noon, followed by further religious and commemorative events.
- The programme includes events inside the basilica, including the 11am video presentation and the 7pm Rosary of Guadalupan Love. The published schedule does not announce a closure or a changed entrance for the jubilee.
- The shrine is at Fray Juan de Zumárraga 2 in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City. The complex stands beside the former basilica and includes the Atrium of the Americas.
- The main building is circular and free of internal pillars. It has seven entrances, while the image is positioned behind the altar and can be viewed from much of the interior.
- Spanish is the official language used in Mexico, and the national currency is the Mexican peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
When does the Guadalupan Jubilee take place at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe?
The jubilee begins on 12 October 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 12 October 2027. The opening programme is at the basilica on 11 and 12 October 2026.
What is the main event at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on 12 October?
The Mass of the Roses and the opening of the Holy Door are scheduled for noon on 12 October 2026. A commemorative concert is listed for 6pm.
Where is the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and how do you get there?
The shrine is at Fray Juan de Zumárraga 2 in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City. It stands in the basilica complex beside the former basilica and the Atrium of the Americas.
