Art & Culture

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!

Merida Artist Studio Tour 2026

MEL Artist Studio Tour 2026: Explore Mérida, Yucatán’s Art Scene Inside 41 Studios

If you’re curious about Mérida’s art scene beyond gallery walls, this is one of the most special weekends of the year. The MEL Artist Studio Tour 2026, organized by the Mérida English Library, returns for its 13th edition — and this year it’s bigger, longer, and more expansive than ever. Over the course of three […]

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WAY Art Week Yucatan 2026

Yucatan Art Week 2026: WAY – Week of Art Yucatán Comes to Merida, Mexico

Why this first edition matters — and why we’re excited If you’ve been paying attention, you already know this: Yucatán has quietly become a very interesting place to experience contemporary art in Mexico. Artists from around the world are living and working here, galleries are taking real risks, and the conversations feel thoughtful rather than

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Gifts

Holiday Shopping in Mérida 2025: Where to Buy the Best Local & Handmade Christmas Gifts

Shop Local • Shop Unique • Support Yucatán’s Creative Community The holidays are here, and there’s nothing we love more than celebrating the incredible talent, craftsmanship, and creativity of the local makers who make Mérida and the Yucatán Peninsula so special. From artisan jewelry to timeless handbags, ancestral spirits, and heritage footwear, these gifts carry

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Band performing live on stage with guitars, drums, and a singer during a music event

MID City Top Picks: Live Music Events in Merida, Yucatan

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

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“El Lugar Que Habito”: Alfredo Romero Celebrates 11 Years of Mexico’s Visual Memory at Hartii Cultural Center

The other day I stopped by to visit my dear friend Alfredo Romero Campos to get a first look at his newest project — and talk about his upcoming exhibition at Hartii Cultural Center. What he shared is a journey through memory, time, and the visual soul of Mexico. On December 3 at 7 PM,

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Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number — Until It Is: How to Handle Love Across Generations in Merida’s MID City

When sparks fly between two people at different stages of life, age becomes both irrelevant and impossible to ignore. Here’s how to keep the chemistry alive and the connection grounded — no matter the number on your driver’s license. By Assata Akil, Sex in Mid City Let’s talk about it — dating across age lines

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Jessica Maan, Amelia Opalinska OPEN STUDIO

Open Studio Mérida: Jessica Maan & Amelia Opalinska Explore “Mapping Place and Colour”

A Collaboration Between Artists Jessica Maan & Amelia Opalinska 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Calle 45 No. 558 x 74 y 76, Mérida Centro 🔗 RSVP: ameliaopalinska.com/open-studio Mérida’s art scene continues to flourish this season, and one event not to miss is the Open Studio of artists Jessica

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ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025

 ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025: A Celebration of Mexico’s Living Textile Heritage

At the Salón de la Historia in the Palacio de Gobierno, we had the honor of attending the press conference announcing ORIGINAL: Encuentro de Arte Textil Mexicano—a major cultural event coming to Mérida for the first time after four successful editions in Mexico City. From October 16–19, 2025, the Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI will

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Celebrate Janal Pixan in Mérida with the Festival de las Ánimas 2025

Janal Pixan in Mérida: Honoring Life and Death with Tradition, Music, and Culture

In Yucatán, Janal Pixan—meaning “Food for the Souls” in Maya—is more than a holiday. It is a deeply rooted tradition that blends ancient Maya beliefs with Catholic practices introduced during the colonial era. Known widely as Día de Muertos, this celebration honors loved ones who have passed, welcoming them back with offerings of food, flowers,

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