Events

ElCineClub sets up a big outdoor screen in Parque La Ceiba for a few spooky movie nights: Halloween (1978) on Wednesday, Noroi on Friday and El día de la bestia […]

Xcaret's famous Day of the Dead festival celebrates its 20th edition with Guanajuato as the guest state. Expect dozens of colorful ofrendas, mariachi, folk dance, workshops and plenty of traditional […]

Live orchestral music inside a cenote. One of the most unique concert settings in the Riviera Maya, just north of Playa del Carmen.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line […]

Playa celebrates Janal Pixán, the Maya take on Día de Muertos, with altars and cultural activities around Plaza 28 de Julio and Fifth Avenue. A beautiful, free way to see […]

Hip-hop night at Contracultura with Neru Thee Fourth Fugee, plus DJ sets. All ages are welcome.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to […]

Two legendary Mexican pop groups share one stage at Xcaret for a Halloween night full of 80s and 90s hits. Doors open at 9 pm and the show starts at […]

The Puerto Aventuras community builds one big ofrenda at La Lomita to remember loved ones. Bring cempasúchil flowers, fruit, pan de muerto or a candle and add to it.Heading to […]

A tasty Hanal Pixán tradition: local cooks serve mukbil pollo, the big banana leaf wrapped tamal baked underground, plus pan de muerto and aguas frescas. Great chance to try real […]

Six days of independent LGBTQ+ film screenings from around the world, hosted in Playa del Carmen.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to […]

The city's holiday market sets up outside the Palacio Municipal for the second half of November. A fun spot to pick up local gifts and get into the Christmas spirit […]