During the Cultural Festival of Calaveras 2026, Pepe Aguilar and Christian Nodal delivered a standout performance at the Symphonic to the Bones show, which took place on November 6 at the Isla San Marcos megavelaria in Aguascalientes.
A concert featuring Pepe Aguilar's popular songs took place at 9:00 p.m. Mexico time, with the Aguascalientes Symphony Orchestra providing arrangements and Mariachi Zacatecano offering accompaniment. The event also included performances by Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar, as well as Josi Cuén.
Christian Nodal posted a photo on his Instagram stories, accompanied by his father-in-law, and expressed gratitude for the support he has received since joining the Aguilar family.
Mexican singer revealed that learning about the importance of family and the openness he experienced in Pepe Aguilar's home was a significant influence on his life. In response, Pepe Aguilar publicly acknowledged their close relationship with a brief message, stating that the singer is loved and cherished.
The significance of this gesture is heightened by the current circumstances surrounding Nodal's professional relationship with his father, Jaime González, who has been closely associated with the management of his career for an extended period.
In April 2026, a singer submitted an application to the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property to register "El Forajido" as a brand for entertainment services, following concerns over a lack of commercial control over their artistic name. This development does not definitively indicate a breakup, but rumors have also emerged about a potential estrangement from the singer's mother, Cristy Nodal, with the parties involved not publicly confirming these reports.
Mexican singer Nodal has continued to share public moments with his wife Ángela Aguilar's family since their marriage in July 2024. Notably, Ángela Aguilar performed alongside her father Pepe Aguilar in Querétaro in December 2024, and they reunited on stage in June 2025. The family also gathered in August 2026 to celebrate Pepe Aguilar's birthday. Nodal's recent concert on November 6 added another significant event to their relationship.
The festival was a component of the Calaveras Cultural Festival 2026, a 10-day celebration held from October 30 to November 8, which honors the customs and traditions associated with the Day of the Dead.
