Mérida’s biggest night of culture is back—and bigger than ever.
On Friday June 13th starting around 7pm is the Noche Blanca eve and Saturday, June 14th 7pm the main event of Noche Blanca, the historic center of Mérida turns into a giant, art-filled, music-pumping cultural block party. We’re talking hundreds of events happening across galleries, parks, streets, and cultural centers throughout the city.
Feeling overwhelmed about where to go? We get it. That’s why we’ve picked some of our must-see art and music events so you can skip the scroll and dive straight into the heart of the night.
For the Full Program Go Here: https://www.merida.gob.mx/nocheblanca/
🎵 Top Music Picks – Where We’ll Be Grooving All Night
🕘 9:00 PM – Entre Flores: Brillanty & Tormentosa Mx
📍 Foro Cultural Amaro
A folk-pop duo with poetic harmonies and soft, layered storytelling. One of the night’s most intimate sets.
🕙 10:00 PM – Serenata Costeña
📍 Museo Palacio Cantón
Let the sound of the harp take you to the coast. A peaceful, haunting mix of regional roots and ocean-inspired energy.
🕚 11:00 PM – La Rumbateka: Nos gusta verte bailar
📍 Parque de Santa Ana
Get ready to dance to a wild fusion of rumba, ska, flamenco, and funk. This one’s gonna be a full-body experience.
🕧 12:30 AM – Swing to Bop
📍 Parque de Santa Ana
A jazzy, high-energy tribute to the global swing and bebop era, with Tea For Two (Mexico) and Ai Murakami (Japan).
🎵 Plaza Grande Live Music & DJ Sets in
📍 Plaza Grande – Calle 60 x 61, 63 y 62, Centro | From 9 PM | Free
- 9:00 PM – IKALO: Afrohouse meets ancient Mayan tribal rhythms
- 10:00 PM – YEAK8: Visual + electronic show
- 11:00 PM – DJ LIA: Afro House, Indie Dance & Melodic Techno
- 11:59 PM – DJ SOONTH: House & Techno from the underground
- Late – DJ 20doce: Downtempo, Organic House
🎤 Parque de Santa Lucía
📍 Calle 55 x 60, Centro Histórico, Mérida
🕗 8:00 PM – Franklyn Brooks: Café con Azúcar Prieta
Afro-Cuban rhythms that bring the soul of Cuba to the streets of Mérida. Expect son montuno, rumba, and a whole lot of sabor.
🕙 10:00 PM – Meen Green: Quimera
Experimental jazz-pop straight from the future. Live debut of his new album—introspective, fresh, and electric.
🕧 12:00 AM – Afrodélica
Jazz, samba, candombe, tango, hip-hop, and neo-soul all wrapped into one gorgeous late-night fusion. Yes, please.
🎷 Parque de Santa Ana
📍 Calle 60 x 47, Centro Histórico, Mérida
🕘 9:00 PM – Volver a los 80
Throwback vibes with María Teresa and Eduardo Vázquez belting out ballads and pop classics from the golden decade. Bring your neon and big hair.
🕚 11:00 PM – La Rumbateka
Rumba, funk, ska, and flamenco explode in this interactive, high-energy dance concert. You won’t stay seated.
PARADES, MUSIC & MORE AT 🎼 Parque de La Plancha
📍 Calle 46 x 49 y 47, Centro Histórico, Mérida
🕣 8:45 PM – Caravana China
A glowing dragon parade through La Plancha. Lights, movement, and tradition make this a visual delight for all ages.
🕦 11:30 PM – Anime Sinfónico
The Mérida Chamber Orchestra brings your favorite anime soundtracks to life with cinematic flair. Studio Ghibli lovers, this one’s for you.
💃 Remate de Paseo de Montejo
📍 Calle 56-A s/n entre 47 y 49, Centro Histórico, Mérida
🕥 10:30 PM – Origen FLAMENCO DANCING
A powerful flamenco performance by Compañía La Comino that fuses dance, music, and audiovisuals into one soul-stirring experience. It’s a journey to the emotional and artistic heart of flamenco—modern yet rooted, fierce yet graceful.
🎨 Art That Stops You in Your Tracks
📍 SoHo Galleries
“Flores de Primavera” – New works from SoHo’s resident artists plus a workshop on how to make recycled flowers. Always a vibe.
📍 Galería Urbana
“Original Múltiple” by Pedro Friedeberg – Graphic works by one of Mexico’s most iconic surrealist artists. A must-see.
📍 La Cúpula Cultural Center
“Continua Concurrencia” – Sculpture and pastel drawings by Oscar Ortiz and Gildo González. Evocative and contemporary.
📍 Nahualli Casa de los Artistas
“Alma de Fuego” – Live glassblowing performance meets DJ music in a rare and immersive art-meets-sound experience.
📍 Filux Lab
“Meztli: Sombras y Reflejos” – A luminous, poetic collaboration between Betzabeé Romero and Annalisa Quagliata exploring shadow, reflection, and paper art.
FOR THE FULL PROGRAM GO HERE: https://www.merida.gob.mx/nocheblanca/
🧠 Insider Tips from the MID City Team
- Traffic will be intense. Walk, bike, Uber, or taxi—don’t even think about parking.
- Wear comfy shoes. (Yes, it’s a Birkenstock kind of night.)
- Leave early for every event. Nothing starts “on time” if you’re still stuck 6 blocks away.
Reserve dinner spots ahead of time if you’re planning a sit-down meal.
🍔 Fuel Up: Food Trucks & Street Eats
Let’s be honest, you’ll need stamina—and Mérida’s food trucks and vendors have your back.
Expect:
- Gourmet burgers, tacos, and vegan options along Calle 60
- Late-night marquesitas and esquites
Pop-up cocktail carts and aguas frescas stalls
Grab a bite between shows or chill out with friends over a plate of churros in one of the pop-up food lounges.
✨ Final Thoughts
Whether you spend the night dancing, gallery-hopping, or soaking in live performances under the stars, Noche Blanca is one of Mérida’s most inspiring nights of the year. Art is everywhere—on the walls, in the air, and in the streets. So get out there, explore, and fall in love with Mérida all over again.
