Experience contemporary dance, international performances, and innovative artistic productions at the XVI Festival Yucatán Escénica (FYE), taking place November 7–14, 2026, across Mérida, Valladolid, and Playa del Carmen.
The festival brings together artists and companies from Mexico and abroad for a celebration of movement, creativity, and contemporary performing arts.
From intimate performances in cultural spaces to international productions on Mérida’s theater stages, the festival offers a wonderful opportunity to experience contemporary dance in different settings.
Best of all, admission is free to the performances listed below!
Here is the MID CityBeat guide to the announced Mérida performances from November 7–11.
Festival Yucatán Escénica 2026: Mérida Performance Schedule
Saturday, November 7 — Contemporary Dance at Efímero
8:00 PM | Íntimo Alterno: Efímero Arte en Tránsito Patios
Location: Efímero Arte en Tránsito – Patio, Mérida
Admission: Free
An intimate evening of contemporary dance featuring five artistic productions, where movement and architecture come together in a unique setting.
Performances:
- Pas de Deux (Partitura para un dron) — Directed by Carmen Ixchel Maya.
- HuH — Directed by Samantha Narváez and Vivian Oviedo.
- Kanan Kaab — Directed by Ramiro Noh.
- Duelo — Choreography by Isaac Aramis and Daniela Mora.
- Naif, la necesidad de ser un perdedor — Directed by Dayra Carrillo, featuring Créssida Danza Contemporánea.
Sunday, November 8 — CORPOS (France)
8:00 PM | Teatro Daniel Ayala, Mérida
Admission: Free
Company: La Mangrove, France
Direction, choreography & creation: Hubert Petit-Phar and Augusto Soledade
Original music: Anthoni Rouchier
International contemporary dance takes center stage with CORPOS, a production by French company La Mangrove.
This performance is part of the festival’s international program, bringing new artistic perspectives and creative approaches to movement to Mérida audiences.
Arrive early to secure your seat.
Monday, November 9 — Video Installations & Contemporary Dance
Location: Efímero Arte en Tránsito – Casona, Mérida
Admission: Free
7:00 PM | ENCOUNTERS — Video Installation
Two audiovisual works exploring movement through film, photography, and sound.
- Beyond Boxes — Directed and edited by Sonia Suvagau, with photography by Felix Oltean and original music by Sebastian Hugeneck.
- Ambos lados / Encounters — Directed and edited by Lara Amelie Abadir, with sound design by Nancy Tam and Remy Siu.
7:30 PM | VAIVÉN — Compañía Carn Crua
A multidisciplinary performance created and performed by Carla Romero, who is also responsible for the choreography and music. Costume design by Marie Moon.
Monday, November 9 — Choreography & Audiovisual Performance
8:00 PM | Efímero Arte en Tránsito – Patio, Mérida
Admission: Free
COREOGRAFÍA CANTADA
An original multidisciplinary work by Casilda Madrazo, who created, directed, choreographed, performs, and composed the music for the production.
Sound design by Esteban Chapela.
ROZA [01] — Audiovisual Performance Installation
An audiovisual performance installation by artist Diego Cano.
Both presentations are scheduled for 8:00 PM in the patio.
Tuesday, November 10 — Contemporary Dance Double Bill
7:00 PM & 8:00 PM | Efímero Arte en Tránsito – Patio, Mérida
Admission: Free
HAY GENTE PA’ TO
A contemporary dance production created by Patricia Rivera and Zurasadai González Fuente, featuring performances by Zurasadai González Fuente and Paulino Medina.
Produced by Ts’ook Danza Plataforma Escénica.
The work is presented as a double performance, with showtimes at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
COLORES DE CASA
7:00 PM | Efímero Arte en Tránsito – Patio
A multidisciplinary performance combining live music and dance, presented by the collective House Afro Jarocho.
Artistic direction: Ana Sofía Polo González, Jorge Valdez Varela, and Santiago Armijo.
Performers: Ana Sofía Polo González, Jorge Valdez Varela, and Antonio Acoyani Acoyoc Vázquez.
Live music: Santiago Armijo and Antonio Acoyani Acoyoc Vázquez.
Both productions are scheduled at the same venue, with overlapping times. Check the festival’s updates for the precise running order.
Wednesday, November 11 — DANÇA BOBA (Brazil)
8:00 PM | Teatro Armando Manzanero, Mérida
Admission: Free
Company: Atelie do Gesto, Brazil
General direction: Daniel Calvet
Research: Daniel Calvet and Gleisson Moreira
Performers: João Paulo Gross and Daniel Calvet
Brazilian contemporary dance company Atelie do Gesto brings DANÇA BOBA to Mérida as part of the festival’s international program.
The production offers another opportunity to discover contemporary dance from beyond Mexico on one of Mérida’s principal theater stages.
About Festival Yucatán Escénica 2026
The XVI Festival Yucatán Escénica runs from November 7–14, 2026, presenting contemporary dance and multidisciplinary performances in Mérida, Valladolid, and Playa del Carmen.
The festival highlights artistic collaboration, experimentation, and cultural exchange, featuring established and emerging creators from Mexico and internationally.
For audiences interested in dance, theater, and contemporary artistic expression, this is an excellent opportunity to discover new productions and experience the performing arts in both traditional theaters and intimate alternative spaces.
Admission & Festival Information
Dates: November 7–14, 2026
Locations: Mérida, Valladolid, and Playa del Carmen
Mérida venues featured: Teatro Daniel Ayala, Teatro Armando Manzanero, and Efímero Arte en Tránsito
Admission: Free for the performances listed above
Some performances may have limited capacity, so arriving early is recommended.
Follow the festival on Instagram: @yucatanescenica for the latest announcements, program updates, and additional performances.
This MID CityBeat guide covers the announced Mérida performances from November 7–11, based on the festival’s published program. It is not the complete November 7–14 festival schedule.
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