ART & CULTURE


MEL Artist Studio Tour 2026: Explore Mérida, Yucatán’s Art Scene Inside 41 Studios
If you’re curious about Mérida’s art scene beyond gallery walls, this is one of the most special weekends of the


Carnival Merida 2026 Yucatan’s Season of Color, Music & Celebration
If there’s a season in Yucatan that bursts like confetti from a piñata, it’s Carnival — and in 2026, the


Carnival in Progreso, Yucatan 2026: “The Joy of Life”
If there’s one place where Carnival feels a little less scripted and a lot more alive, it’s Progreso. Add the


Yucatan Art Week 2026: WAY – Week of Art Yucatán Comes to Merida, Mexico
Why this first edition matters — and why we’re excited If you’ve been paying attention, you already know this: Yucatán


Mérida Fest 2026: Art, Music, Light & Community Take Over the City
Celebrating 484 Years of Mérida Every January, Mérida doesn’t just celebrate its birthday — it turns the entire city into


Holiday Shopping in Mérida 2025: Where to Buy the Best Local & Handmade Christmas Gifts
Shop Local • Shop Unique • Support Yucatán’s Creative Community The holidays are here, and there’s nothing we love more


MID City Top Picks: Family Events & Bazaars in Merida, Yucatan
Mérida is filled with vibrant community gatherings, family-friendly activities, and colorful seasonal markets that celebrate the creativity and spirit of


MID City Top Picks: Live Music Events in Merida, Yucatan
Mérida’s live music scene is constantly evolving—flowing through intimate bars, open-air venues, cultural spaces, and vibrant nighttime gatherings across the


Mérida’s Art Scene: A Month of Openings, Collective Exhibits, and Creative Bloom in Merida, Yucatan
As Mérida’s art community continues to flourish, January brings a wave of exciting exhibitions and events that celebrate creativity, collaboration,


MID City Top Picks: Art and Culture Events in Merida, Yucatan
Art, history, and creativity flow through Mérida every day inside its galleries, mansions, theaters, and community spaces. This living guide


“El Lugar Que Habito”: Alfredo Romero Celebrates 11 Years of Mexico’s Visual Memory at Hartii Cultural Center
The other day I stopped by to visit my dear friend Alfredo Romero Campos to get a first look at



Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number — Until It Is: How to Handle Love Across Generations in Merida’s MID City
When sparks fly between two people at different stages of life, age becomes both irrelevant and impossible to ignore. Here’s


Open Studio Mérida: Jessica Maan & Amelia Opalinska Explore “Mapping Place and Colour”
A Collaboration Between Artists Jessica Maan & Amelia Opalinska 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.


What’s On in Mérida – November 2025 | MID CityBeat Events & Culture Guide
November in Mérida is a month alive with music, art, and flavor. From jazz nights and open studios to pairing


🌿 NEPANTLA: Art, Design, and Identity in the Yucatán Jungle
From October 24–28, 2025, the quiet village of Telchac Pueblo, Yucatán will transform into a stage for art, design, and


ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025: A Celebration of Mexico’s Living Textile Heritage
At the Salón de la Historia in the Palacio de Gobierno, we had the honor of attending the press conference


Janal Pixan in Mérida: Honoring Life and Death with Tradition, Music, and Culture
In Yucatán, Janal Pixan—meaning “Food for the Souls” in Maya—is more than a holiday. It is a deeply rooted tradition


Magos Herrera Brings Her World-Class Voice to Mérida Jazz Festival 2025
This October, Mérida will host its very first Festival de Jazz Mérida 2025 from October 1–4, and among the incredible


Mérida Jazz Festival 2025: A Citywide Celebration of Music and Culture
Mérida is about to get a whole lot jazzier! From October 1 to 4, 2025, the Festival de Jazz Mérida


Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Mérida, Yucatán: What to See, Do & Eat
Every September, Mérida comes alive with music, food, fireworks, and patriotic pride as the city joins the rest of Mexico


Weaving the Future: Angela Damman’s Maya Youth Artisan Initiative (MYAI)
Deep in the heart of Yucatán, where ancestral rhythms still echo in everyday life, a quiet revolution is weaving its


Designing with Purpose: Angela Damman’s Cultural Dialogue in Yucatán
When Angela Damman first arrived in Yucatán back in 2012 with her husband and partner Scott and two children, it


🌿 Handmade, 100% Mexican, Totally Chic: Discover Amira Suárez’s Boho Bags
At MID CityBeat, we are launching our Women Entrepreneurs in Merida, Yucatan who are redefining entrepreneurship in Mérida, Yucatán. This


Where to Dance Salsa in Mérida: Best Classes and Nightlife Spots (2025 Guide)
Whether you’re a two-left-feet beginner or a smooth-moving salsero, Mérida is one of the most rhythm-filled cities in Mexico to



Assata’s Sex in MID City The Comfort Zone: Where Desire Goes to Die
Written by Assata Akil Relationships can be tricky. You’re wooed, giggly, caught up in the rush of the beginning—and then


The Milpa: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Challenges — And a Hopeful Future in Yucatán
Building the Future of the Milpa: Voices from the Field We recently attended a powerful workshop held in Hopelchén, Campeche,


Árbol Mágico: Oaxacan Textiles with Soul, Now in Mérida
A little piece of Oaxaca has found its way to Mérida, and it’s bringing centuries of tradition along with it.


Entrepiso: Where Design Meets Tradition in Mérida’s Most Elegant Artisan Boutique
If you’re passionate about sustainable shopping, Mérida has no shortage of places where you can find meaningful, well-crafted goods—but Entrepiso


La Noche Blanca 2025: MID City’s Top Picks for Art & Music Lovers 🎶🌙
Mérida’s biggest night of culture is back—and bigger than ever. On Friday June 13th starting around 7pm is the Noche


Raised by Agave: Inside the Heart of Oaxaca’s Macurichos Mezcal
Going through the many photos and videos I’ve yet to print or edit, I’m reminded that I must continue telling


Discover the Huacal Program: Traspatio Maya’s Delicious Commitment to Local Producers and Sustainability
If you’re looking to support local communities, eat consciously, and enjoy some of the freshest produce the Yucatán Peninsula has


Wax, Fire, and the Sacred: My Day with a Master Zapotec Candle Maker in Oaxaca
On my last trip to Oaxaca, I was on a mission—not a rigid, guidebook-clutching, Excel-itinerary kind of mission—but a wanderer’s


William Gaber: A Roof Over My Head at Lux Perpetua Art Centre
Exploring space, identity, and what it means to feel safe at home. What does it mean to have a roof


Tiny Creatures, Big Impact: The Powerful Insect Exhibition Now at Museo de la Luz
Step into the world of the unseen and overlooked at the Museo de la Luz Mérida, where the groundbreaking exhibition


From Mérida to Manhattan: Alfredo Romero’s Solo Exhibition in New York City
Alfredo Romero, the celebrated visual artist based in Mérida, Yucatán, has traveled this week to New York City for the


Experience the Magic of the Mérida Carnival 2025: ‘Amazónico’
Get ready for one of the biggest celebrations in the Yucatán! The Mérida Carnival 2025, themed ‘Amazónico’, is set to


Indulge in Culinary Excellence for a Cause: Fundación BAI’s Annual Gala – A Taste of Mérida
Get ready for an evening of exceptional flavors, fine wines, and community impact at Fundación BAI’s Annual Gala, A Taste


Alma Latinoamericana: A Night of Unforgettable Music in Mérida
???? March 9, 2025???? Teatro Armando Manzanero, Mérida, Mexico For the first time in Mexico, an unprecedented musical event will


Experience the Magic of Mérida’s Art Scene: The MEL Artist Studio Tour 2025
For one remarkable extended weekend, February 14 – 16, Mérida will transform into an artistic wonderland as the MEL Artist


Mérida Clásica Moderna 2025: A Groundbreaking Celebration of Avant-Garde Music
This year’s Mérida Clásica Moderna brings an extraordinary lineup of international and local artists to the forefront of avant-garde music.


Merida Fest 2025 Jan 5th-26th Full Program in English
FREE ACCESS Merida Fest 2025 January 5 to 26, 2025 CELEBRATING WITH YOU! If you like this article also check this article


Mérida Fest 2025: Honoring the City’s 483rd Anniversary
We all get excited about January in Merida and if you haven’t experienced it, you’re in for a cultural treat


Become a MID City Insider Member and Get Great Deals for Holiday Gifts Around Mérida!
Are you a MID City Insider yet? At MID CityBeat, we’re committed to bringing you the best information about what


MID City’s MUST SEE SPOTS for Noche Blanca 2024 Nov 29 & 30th
NOV 29th and 30th! Mark your calendars Here we give you our MID CITY RECS for NOVEMBER 29th and 30th!


Eighth Annual Lu’um Puksi’ik’al / Heart of the Earth Scenic Arts Festival to Take Place in Sotuta, Yucatán
From Monday, November 25 to Sunday, December 1, the town of Sotuta, Yucatán, will host the eighth edition of the


Discover Mérida’s Boutique Slow Fashion Scene
Mérida, the capital of Yucatán, isn’t just famous for its beautiful colonial architecture and cultural heritage; it’s also a hub


Your Essential Travel Guide to Mérida: What Not to Miss
With its unique history, culture, and engaging local events, Mérida offers visitors a warm, memorable experience. From its traditional markets


Uncover Mid-Century Design in Mérida, Yucatan: Don’t Miss CADY’s November 20th Event
In an effort to celebrate and safeguard Yucatán’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, an upcoming event in Mérida will bridge


Behind Closed Doors: Exploring the Restoration and Revival of Mérida Centro’s Historic Homes
I sat down to speak with Pia Rosado about her and co-author Eva Reye’s new book Behind Closed Doors. This


The Day of the Dead Ritual of Cleaning the Bones in Campeche, Mexico
This month on October 30th we will go on our annual journey to Pomuch, Campeche about 1 hour and 20