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 cultural landscape.
El Pinar – Night Museum Experience
Experience an unforgettable evening inside one of Mérida’s most iconic Belle Époque mansions. The Night Museum at El Pinar offers a guided nighttime tour through the historic residence, followed by live piano music, Belle Époque–inspired canapés, and beverages. An intimate and elegant cultural experience perfect for the holiday season.
📅 December 5, 10, 30 | January 2, 9, 22, 28 — 7:00 p.m.
📍 https://maps.google.com/?q=El+Pinar+Merida
🎟️ Reservations via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elpinar_merida/
Experience the best of Mérida’s cultural heritage!
Join our Cultural Tour, where art, music, and flavors come together. Explore ancestral textiles at Taller Maya, experience a Sound Healing session or a Pre-Hispanic Instrument Workshop at Suut, and enjoy a cocktail and an artisanal snack at Tulia, along with a 10% discount on all additional restaurant purchases.
🍃 Dates (November, Dec, Jan):
* NEW DAYS: Tuesday thorugh Saturdays from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM, Sundays from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM (Taller Maya + Prehispanic Music Workshop + Tulia cocktail and snack tasting)
💸 $1,200 MXN pesos per person
🏷️ Special Discount: Use the code “MIDCITYBEAT” for a 20% discount on your reservation.
📍 Location: Taller Maya Santa Ana, Mérida Centro
🔗 Secure your spot and start your journey here!
👉 https://www.suut.mx/booking-calendar/recorrido-cultural-taller-musical Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with our roots!
Talk & Exhibition Context: Christian H. Rasmussen — Anthropologist and Photographer
As part of the temporary exhibition Christian H. Rasmussen: Personal Album, the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya de Mérida hosts a special conversation celebrating 50 years of Rasmussen’s trajectory in Yucatán. The talk explores his life, work, and unique perspective that merges anthropological research with documentary photography to portray social and cultural contexts in the region.
The conversation will feature the participation of Mtra. Kandy Ruiz, Coordinator of the Yucatecan Library, and Mtro. Enrique Martín Briceño, offering deeper insights into Rasmussen’s legacy and impact.
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Sala Mayamax, Gran Museo del Mundo Maya de Mérida
Admission: Free entry
Suitable for: General audiences interested in culture, photography, and regional history
MEL House & Garden Tour – Mérida English Library
his emblematic weekly tour begins with a fascinating talk on Yucatán’s history and archaeology, followed by a guided walk through three private homes in Mérida’s Centro. Each week features completely different houses, décor, gardens, and artwork. The event supports the Mérida English Library through community fundraising.
📅 Wednesdays — 9:30 a.m.
📍 Mérida English Library, Calle 53 #524, Centro
https://www.google.com/maps/search/Merida+English+Library
🎟️ Registration: https://meridaenglishlibrary.com/events/house-and-garden-tour
🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meridaenglishlibrary/
Mérida Fest 2026
Celebrate Mérida’s 484th anniversary with Mérida Fest 2026, a citywide cultural festival featuring concerts, theater, dance, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities. Taking place across multiple venues, the festival offers free access events for all ages and showcases local, national, and international talent.
🔗 Full program and details:
https://www.merida.gob.mx/meridafest/
ROSA · Burlesque Show
ROSA is a fully live burlesque stage performance that blends music, voice, and movement into an evening of sensuality, elegance, and artistic expression.
This immersive show features a live band, singers, dancers, and an acrobat, creating a powerful and refined experience where burlesque becomes art.
🎟️ Tickets available
✨ Discounted presale available
📅 Date: February 26, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Teatro Carlos Acereto
📍 Location: Mérida, Yucatán
📲 Info & Tickets:
WhatsApp: 961 162 2790
WhatsApp: 999 255 9649
🌹 ROSA — where burlesque becomes art.
