Merida, Yucatan has a vibrant art and culture scene and we let you know about all the great art and cultural events in the city!
There is something about walking through Mérida’s historic center that gets your imagination going. The grand old houses, enormous wooden doors, colorful facades and little neighborhood parks have witnessed centuries of everyday life. How many lovers have embraced on these same street corners? How many generations have sat on the same park benches, argued over […]
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A new chapter for Mérida’s art scene There’s a real buzz building around Mérida’s art scene, and with the upcoming Bienal de Yucatán, galleries, artists and collectors are preparing for what promises to be a particularly exciting cultural season. The city’s historic mansions, independent galleries and contemporary art spaces are increasingly becoming places to discover
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This month on October 29th we will go on our annual journey to Pomuch, Campeche about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Merida. It’s a beautiful and authentic Janal Pixan experience in the heart of where traditions are kept sacred, the pueblos of Southern Mexico. TO JOIN THIS YEAR’S GROUP MESSAGE WRITE: editor@midcitybeat.com or message
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By late October, something begins to change across Yucatán. Markets fill with banana leaves, masa, and ingredients for mucbipollo. Candles and flowers appear at family altars and cemeteries. In homes throughout Mérida and the smaller towns of the peninsula, families begin preparing not only for those who are present, but for the return of those
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By the first week of September, Mérida begins changing color. Flags appear above doorways, papel picado stretches across restaurants and the deep red of pomegranate seeds returns to plates of chiles en nogada. Then come the trumpets, embroidered skirts and the familiar cry of “¡Viva México!” September is Mexico’s patriotic month, and in Mérida the
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Mérida’s classical music calendar is filling up for fall, and the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra 2026 season brings an exciting mix of film music, Mexican composers, opera and European classics to the city from September through December. The season begins with a special cinematic concert at Teatro Armando Manzanero before moving to Palacio de la Música
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📅 Updated Every Monday Morning (Mérida Time) and some events added throughout the week. Looking for the best things to do in Mérida and around Yucatán? We’ve rounded up some of our top picks featuring live music, art exhibitions, cultural events, food festivals, artisan markets, theater, family activities, and much more. Whether you’re a local,
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Art, history, and creativity flow through Mérida every day inside its galleries, mansions, theaters, and community spaces. This living guide gathers standout cultural experiences as they unfold, inviting you to discover new artists, explore historic venues, and enjoy the many expressions that define the city’s artistic heartbeat. Updated frequently, it’s your window into Mérida’s ever-evolving
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In an depth interview with organizers Catherine Petitgas and Daniela Perez discover how the Bienal de Yucatán will transform Mérida into a global contemporary art destination from November 2026 to February 2027.
Merida Inaugurates an Immersive Park Combining Technology, Culture, and Tradition Wednesday December 13 La Peni, the first immersive park in Latin America, is a new treasure for Mérida. A space that combines technology, culture, and tradition, to offer a unique experience to visitors. The park will be located in the space formed by la ex
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