Fiesta San Antonio 2027 in San Antonio: weekend guide and things to do

15 to 25 April 2027 · ExpectedSan Antonio, United States

Fiesta San Antonio leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in San Antonio. This guide fills them.

Tours in San Antonio Hotels for these dates

Fiesta San Antonio in short

When: 15 to 25 April 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk, San Antonio, United States
Free time: Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
Best base: River Walk: Walk to the Alamo.
Getting there: San Antonio (SAT) is 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Lackland.
Weather: In April, San Antonio averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 62 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 51 min of daylight.
Top things to do: River Walk boat cruise; The Alamo; SeaWorld San Antonio

Weather during Fiesta San Antonio

In April, San Antonio averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 62 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 51 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
April	28°C (82°F)	14°C (57°F)	62 mm

What to pack

Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
A light rain jacket, just in case.
Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk

San Antonio (SAT) is 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Lackland.

Walk; parade routes close.

Public transport directions to Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Lackland and SeaWorld area	Chains near the base.
Mid-range	River Walk	Walk to the Alamo.
Splurge	Pearl District	Hotel Emma.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hampton Inn and Suites San Antonio-Lackland AFB
Mid-range: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Splurge: Hotel Emma

Links search the nights from 14 April to 26 April. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 15 to 25 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.

Half-dayMission Reach bike tour Half day · Family
UNESCO missions trail.
EatRosario's Mexican

A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.

Full daySix Flags Fiesta Texas Full day · Family
Theme park.

Evenings

After the last show of the day.

After darkRiver Walk and the Pearl.
EatMi Tierra Tex-Mex open 24 hours

Rainy day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupSan Antonio Museum of Art.
FreeSan Antonio Missions.

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Theme park.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Mission Reach bike tour

UNESCO missions trail.

See times and prices

Half day · Low walking · Family

River Walk boat cruise

Forty-minute GO RIO cruise.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

The Alamo

Free entry; guided tours add depth.

See times and prices

San Antonio Zoo.
DoSeum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Theme park.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Texas Hill Country day trip

Fredericksburg and wineries.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

After dark

River Walk and the Pearl.

6 tours worth booking for Fiesta San Antonio

Tour	Length	Good for
Six Flags Fiesta Texas	Full day	Families
Texas Hill Country day trip	Full day	Food lovers
Mission Reach bike tour	Half day	Families
River Walk boat cruise	Half day	Tired legs, Families
The Alamo	Half day	Families
SeaWorld San Antonio	Full day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Mi Tierra Tex-Mex open 24 hours
Pearl food hall (Bottling Department) Food hall
Rosario's Mexican

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Witte Museum.
San Antonio Museum of Art.

Getting around on event days

VIA buses and rideshare. Lackland BMT graduation is usually on Thursday mornings with base access rules.

Day trips from San Antonio

New Braunfels: 45 minutes
Fredericksburg: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Fiesta San Antonio.

Plan a group trip

Organiser of Fiesta San Antonio? Add this guide to your website.

Questions people ask

When is Fiesta San Antonio 2027?

The next edition is 15 to 25 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Fiesta San Antonio?

In April, San Antonio averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 62 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 51 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk?

San Antonio (SAT) is 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Lackland. Walk; parade routes close.

Where should I stay for Fiesta San Antonio?

For most visitors the best base is River Walk: Walk to the Alamo.

What can we do between sessions at Fiesta San Antonio?

Good short outings in San Antonio include River Walk boat cruise, The Alamo, Mission Reach bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Fiesta San Antonio?

Family-friendly picks: River Walk boat cruise, The Alamo, SeaWorld San Antonio. San Antonio Zoo.

How far is Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk from San Antonio centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Walk; parade routes close.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

Also on in April 2027

3 Apr 2027*The Boat Race
London, United KingdomCulture 8 Apr 2027*Grand National Festival
Liverpool, United KingdomCulture 10 Apr 2027*Feria de Abril
Seville, SpainCulture 13 Apr 2027*Songkran
Bangkok, ThailandCulture 26 Apr 2027*King's Day (Koningsdag)
Amsterdam, NetherlandsCulture 1 Apr 2027*Prague Half Marathon
Prague, CzechiaMarathon

More events in San Antonio

Every ThuAir Force Basic Military Training graduation (JBSA-Lackland)
San Antonio, United StatesBoot camp

More Film, art and culture

26 Apr 2027*King's Day (Koningsdag)
Amsterdam, NetherlandsCulture 11 May 2027*Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, FranceCulture 12 May 2027*Prague Spring International Music Festival
Prague, CzechiaCulture 14 May 2027*Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag)
Hamburg, GermanyCulture 15 May 2027*Aoi Matsuri
Kyoto, JapanCulture 18 May 2027*RHS Chelsea Flower Show
London, United KingdomCulture

Everything we cover in San Antonio