Mérida’s live music scene is constantly evolving—flowing through intimate bars, open-air venues, cultural spaces, and vibrant nighttime gatherings across the city. From acoustic sessions and jazz nights to high-energy bands and experimental performances, Mérida offers a rich variety of sounds for every kind of music lover.
This ongoing guide highlights standout live music events happening throughout the city, showcasing the artists, venues, and experiences that bring Mérida’s musical spirit to life. Check back often for new performances and fresh recommendations as the rhythm of the city continues to grow.
Wednesdays : Senza — Acoustic Wednesdays with Javier Alcalá
A weekly acoustic session that highlights local talent in an intimate, relaxed setting. Javier Alcalá brings original music and acoustic interpretations to Senza, creating a cozy mid-week experience perfect for unwinding with good food, drinks, and live music.
📅 Wednesdays — 9:00 PM
📍 https://maps.google.com/?q=Senza+Mérida
🎟️ Free entry
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senza.mx/
January 28 : 80 Years of the Golden Sax of Yucatán – Pepe Ballote & Friends
A tribute concert celebrating 80 years of life and musical legacy of Pepe Ballote, the legendary “Golden Sax of Yucatán.” This special evening brings together distinguished musicians and friends to honor a career that has profoundly shaped Yucatecan music.
✨ A night to celebrate tradition, mastery, and the enduring spirit of live music.
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
📍 Location: Palacio de la Música
🎟 Admission: Free
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
January 28th: Pleasure Chest Live at Hennessy’s
Kip and Eric from the band Pleasure Chest return to Mérida for a special live performance while in town recording. Known for their high-energy blues, soul, and rock sound, the band promises a night that will truly rock the house.
✨ A special evening of live music with a charitable cause.
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 28th
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Hennessy’s Irish Pub
🎟 Cover: $200 MXN
🤝 Charity: 50% of proceeds donated to Sueños de Ángel
📲 Reservations: WhatsApp +52 999 509 7089
January 30: Oramas — I Got You (Live Premiere) + Povedano (WAY Art Week Yucatán)
Within the framework of WAY — Week of Art Yucatán, Oramas presents the live premiere of I Got You in a surreal night that blends sound and visual atmosphere. Joined by Povedano and special guests, the event promises an immersive experience at one of Mérida’s most experimental cultural venues.
✨ A live audiovisual experience blending electronic sound, performance, and atmosphere.
📅 Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 PM
📍 Location: El Viento / Ánima
🎟 Admission: Check venue / RSVP recommended
🎶 Featuring: Oramas, Povedano & special guests
🎨 Part of: WAY — Week of Art Yucatán
January 30 & 31 & February 1 : Wicked School Edition
A family-friendly musical theater production based on the beloved Broadway show. Performed by talented local students, this adaptation brings iconic songs, magical storytelling, and captivating performances to the stage—perfect for audiences of all ages.
📅 January 30 & 31 — 7:00 PM
📅 February 1 — 6:00 PM
📍 Teatro Armando Manzanero
https://maps.google.com/?q=Teatro+Armando+Manzanero+Merida
🎟️ Tickets via venue box office or social media announcements
🔗 Instagram (venue): https://www.instagram.com/elarmandomanzanero/
January 31: Parranda — House Music All Night Long
Closing out the month with high energy, Parranda takes over the dance floor at El Viento / Ánima for an all-night house music session. A night designed for movement, sweat, and total immersion in rhythm from start to finish.
✨ A late-night house music experience built for nonstop dancing.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 PM
📍 Location: El Viento / Ánima
🎶 Music: House — All Night Long
January 31: Gina Osorno — Live Music at Paseo 60
Singer-songwriter Gina Osorno takes the stage for a live music performance at the central patio of Paseo 60. An evening of live sound and emotion set in one of Mérida’s most vibrant public spaces.
✨ A free live music performance in an open-air urban setting.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Patio Central, Paseo 60
🎟 Admission: Free
January 30 & February 1 · Concert – “The Art of Transcription: From Brahms to Berio”
One work, two visions. The Art of Transcription explores the transformation of sound through original and orchestral versions, featuring music by Johannes Brahms and Luciano Berio. Performed by the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alfonso Scarano, with soloists César Reyes (clarinet) and Carlos Adriel Salmerón (piano), this program highlights the dialogue between intimacy and symphonic grandeur.
• 📅 Dates:
Friday, January 30 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 1 – 12:00 PM
• 📍 Venue:Palacio de la Música, Mérida
• 🎼 Program:
Johannes Brahms – Clarinet Sonata No. 1 (original version)
Johannes Brahms / Luciano Berio – Clarinet Sonata (orchestral version)
Bedřich Smetana – The Moldau
Antonín Dvořák – Othello Overture
• 🎟 Tickets: Available at the box office and at sinfonicadeyucatan.com.mx
February 1st : MEL 30th Anniversary Gala
The Merida English Library proudly celebrates 30 years of community, culture, and connection with an elegant anniversary gala.
Join this special evening hosted at the beautiful Hotel Fiesta Americana Mérida, featuring a formal three-course dinner prepared by the hotel’s chefs, beverages included, and live music by the extraordinary Gina Osorno.
✨ A night to celebrate a milestone that belongs to the entire community.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 1st, 2026
📍 Location: Hotel Fiesta Americana Mérida
🍽️ Includes: Three-course dinner + beverages
🎶 Live Music: Gina Osorno
🎟️ Tickets:
👉 https://meridaenglishlibrary.com/register/p/mel-30th-anniversary-gala
February 6: Piano Concert — Ileana Gutiérrez
This intimate piano concert at Centro Cultural Hartii invites audiences to slow down and connect through music. Pianist Ileana Gutiérrez presents an evening of melodies designed to evoke emotion, reflection, and calm—perfect for a relaxed and attentive listening experience.
✨ A serene piano evening centered on emotion, intimacy, and musical expression.
📅 Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Centro Cultural Hartii
🎟 Admission: $200 MXN per person
👥 Capacity: Limited
📞 Reservations: +52 999 250 0569
February 6 & February 8 : Concert - Ciclo Bruckner (2025–2028)
Bruckner in full force. The OSY continues its Bruckner Cycle with Symphony No. 7, led by Alfonso Scarano. Monumental sound, deep emotion, and a symphony that defines an era. 🎶
- Date and Time:
Friday, February 6 – 8 P.M
Sunday, February 8 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
February 13: Payaso X Ley – Tour México 2026
One of the most anticipated urban shows of the season arrives in Mérida. Payaso X Ley brings his Tour México 2026 to LUCA Paraíso, delivering a high-energy night filled with regional urban beats and an atmosphere designed for a full-party experience.
Date and Time:
Thursday, February 13Venue:LUCA Paraíso Avenida Industrias, Las Américas, Plaza Paraíso
Admission:
Pre-sale (until January 30):
• VIP: $500 MXN per person (minimum 4 people per table)
• General: $400 MXN per personFrom February 1:
• VIP: $650 MXN
• General: $550 MXN
February 18 : Piano recital - "Amore d'époque"
Romantic piano, up close. Amore d’Époque brings together pianists Omar Álvarez and Yanina Kelly for an intimate recital featuring works by Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Tchaikovsky. A refined evening of music, conversation, and atmosphere. 🎹
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 18
📍 Venue: El Pinar, Mérida
🎶 Program: Piano works by Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninov & Tchaikovsky
🍽️ Includes: Wine and canapes
🎟️ Tickets: $600 👉+52 999 3807710
February 24 : Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons in Mérida
Candlelight brings its signature multisensory concert experience to Mérida, transforming iconic venues into intimate musical settings illuminated entirely by candlelight. This edition features Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, performed live at the Palacio de la Música, offering a magical evening where classical music meets atmosphere and emotion.
Guests are immersed in a warm, elegant ambiance that elevates the listening experience, making it ideal for both classical music lovers and those seeking a unique cultural plan in the city.
.📅 February 24- 21:00
Location: Palacio de la Música, Mérida
Duration: 65 minutes
Doors open: 30 minutes before the concert
Age: 8+ (under 16 must attend with an adult)
Seating: Assigned by arrival order within each zone
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible (check availability per session)
February 26 : 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.
📅 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
March 13 & March 15 : Opera - La voz humana con Victoria Songwei Li
Opera, raw and intimate. Soprano Victoria Songwei Li brings Poulenc’s La voix humaine to life, alongside Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite, with the OSY under Alfonso Scarano. A night of emotion, drama, and unforgettable music. 🎶
- Date and Time:
Friday, March 13 – 8 P.M
Sunday, March 15 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
March 20 & March 22 : Concert - Tchaikovsky y Alban Berg (90th Anniversary)
From memory to triumph. Violinist Valerio Scarano joins the OSY for Berg’s Violin Concerto “To the Memory of an Angel”, followed by Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 5, under Alfonso Scarano. A night of depth, intensity, and soaring emotion. 🎶
- Date and Time:
Friday, March 20 – 8 P.M
Sunday, March 22 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
March 27 & March 29 : Concert - Semana Santa (Pergolesi 290)
Faith, Love, and Eternity. Experience the emotional power of the OSY’s Holy Week program. From the baroque mastery of Pergolesi (celebrating 290 years) to the grandiosity of Wagner’s Parsifal and Isolde.
- Date and Time:
Friday, March 27 – 8 P.M
Sunday, March 29 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $250 and $350
April 17 & April 19 : Concert - Daniel Ayala (120th Anniversary) y la Escocesa de Mendelsshon
Mayan legends and Scottish landscapes. Join the OSY as we honor the 120th anniversary of Yucatecan composer Daniel Ayala with his mystical ballet suite La gruta diabólica. Guest conductor Alejandro Basulto leads a diverse program featuring Alexander Ovcharov on oboe, followed by the sweeping melodies of Mendelssohn’s iconic Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”.
- Date and Time:
Friday, April 17 – 8 P.M
Sunday, April 19 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
April 24 & April 26 : Concert - Tubby la Tuba y la Italiana de Mendelssohn
Whimsical stories and Italian sunshine. Join the OSY for a charming program featuring the beloved musical tale of Tubby the Tuba, narrated by Andrea Herrera and featuring Carlos Rodríguez on tuba. Under the guest direction of Laura Reyes, the journey continues through the haunting Danse Macabre, the iconic Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and the joyful energy of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony.
- Date and Time:
Friday, April 24 – 8 P.M
Sunday, April 26 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
May 15 & May 17 : Concert - El arte de la transcripción, de Mussorgsky a Ravel
The Art of Transcription: From Mussorgsky to Ravel. Experience the raw power of Mussorgsky’s original piano masterpiece, Pictures at an Exhibition, performed by soloist Jorge Medina. The OSY, led by Alfonso Scarano, then brings the same work to life through Ravel’s legendary orchestral transcription, along with the haunting Night on Bald Mountain. A fascinating journey through color and sound.
- Date and Time:
Friday, May 15 – 8 P.M
Sunday, May 17 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
May 22 & May 24 : Opera - Italian Prima Donna
The magic of the Italian “Prima Donna”. Join the OSY for an extraordinary evening dedicated to the greatest heroines of opera. Italian soprano Gloria Giurgola joins Alfonso Scarano to bring to life the passion and drama of Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and Donizetti. From the soaring melodies of La Traviata and La Bohème to the breathtaking intensity of Lucia di Lammermoor, it’s a night of pure vocal brilliance.
- Date and Time:
Friday, May 22 – 8 P.M
Sunday, May 24 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $250 and $350
May 29 & May 31 : Double concerto - Mendelssohn / Pinelo (60th Anniversary) / Wagner
Virtuosity and Romantic mastery. Join the OSY for a brilliant evening featuring Mendelssohn’s rare and beautiful Double Concerto for Violin, Piano, and Orchestra with soloists Christopher Collins and Irina Decheva. Guest conductor Alejandro Basulto leads the journey from the local charm of Pinelo Río’s Ballet Palenque to the majestic operatic worlds of Wagner’s Lohengrin and Rienzi.
- Date and Time:
Friday, May 29 – 8 P.M
Sunday, May 31 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
June 5 & June 7 : Concert - Noche de Zarzuela
Passion, tradition, and the soul of Spain. This June, the OSY invites you to a vibrant “Noche de Zarzuela” featuring the powerful voice of tenor Ricardo Calderón. Experience a journey through beloved classics by Chapí, Sorozábal, Moreno Torroba, and the iconic “Granada” by Agustín Lara, all under the direction of Alfonso Scarano.
- Date and Time:
Friday, June 5 – 8 P.M
Sunday, June 7 – 12 P.M
- Venue: Palacio de la Música
- Admission: $150, $200 and $300
