Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Montreal punk band The Sainte Catherines plays an intimate show at Zitla Ceiba in Playa del Carmen.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered […]

Kankunrock brings the Tour Maya to Playa for a night of live rock and blues with Sam Sam and Juan Hernández and his blues band. Expect a late one, the […]

A three-day beach music festival with a big electronic lineup including Steve Aoki, ILLENIUM, Dillon Francis and Said The Sky.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a […]

Jazz takes over Fifth Avenue for a couple of weeks from late November into December. Stroll the avenue in the evening and you'll likely catch some great live sets.Heading to […]