📅 Updated Every Monday Morning (Mérida Time) and some events added throughout the week.
Looking for the best things to do in Mérida and around Yucatán? We’ve rounded up some of our top picks featuring live music, art exhibitions, cultural events, food festivals, artisan markets, theater, family activities, and much more. Whether you’re a local, an expat, or just visiting, this guide is your go-to source for discovering what’s happening across the region. Check back often—we update this calendar regularly with the latest events you won’t want to miss!
MID CityBeat Top Picks This Week | Upcoming Events in Yucatán
📅 OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 2
💀 CULTURE | Day of the Dead Activities — Valladolid
📍 Various locations throughout Valladolid
Valladolid celebrates Day of the Dead with several days of cultural activities, performances, cinema, food and traditional events.
Oct. 24 | 6:00 PM — ¡UAY! Xibalba
📍 House of CultureOct. 25 | 6:00 PM — Cat’s
📍 Zac i Cenote TheaterOct. 26 | 6:00–10:00 PM — Horror Cinema
📍 San Isidro Court 1Oct. 27 | 6:00–10:00 PM — Horror Cinema
📍 Santa Ana ParkOct. 28 | 6:00–10:00 PM — Horror Cinema
📍 San Juan ParkOct. 29 | 5:00 PM — Altar Demonstration
📍 Downtown Park
High schools and universities participate.Oct. 30 | 6:00 PM — Paseo de las Ánimas (Procession of Souls)
📍 From Five Streets to Sisal Esplanade
Attendees are encouraged to bring a candle and wear white clothing or a huipil.Oct. 31 | 8:00 PM — Ximena Sariñana Concert
📍 Atrium of the Former Convent of San Bernardino de SienaNov. 1 | 4:00–11:00 PM — Flavors of the Beyond
📍 Calzada de los FrailesNov. 2 | 12:00–11:00 PM — Flavors of the Beyond
📍 Calzada de los Frailes
7:00 PM — Catrinas Parade from Five Streets to Sisal Esplanade.
📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
🛍️ MARKET & FOOD | Food Fest & Bazar by Pazza Bazar
📍 Paseo 60, Mérida 🎟️ FREE admission
Three days of food, local brands, live music and activities at Paseo 60.
Friday, October 30 | 5:00–10:00 PM: Food vendors and live musical tributes.
Saturday, October 31 | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM: Local brands, a sticker bar, live music and DJ sessions.
Sunday, November 1 | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM: Food throughout the day, local shopping and music.
📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
🎶 MUSIC | Ximena Sariñana in Concert
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Atrium of the Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena, Valladolid, Yucatán
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
If you’re up for a trip to Valladolid, Ximena Sariñana will perform as part of the Circuito Nacional de Festivales por la Paz, with Kafi appearing as special guest.
The concert takes place in the atrium of the historic Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena, and admission is free.
🕯️ MUSIC | Candlelight: Celebrating Día de los Muertos
🕘 9:00 PM
📍 Palacio de la Música, Mérida
🎟️ Tickets from $220 MXN
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special Candlelight concert at Palacio de la Música. The evening brings music and the signature candlelit atmosphere of the Candlelight concert series together for an October 31 performance.
🎻 MUSIC | Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Palacio de la Música, Mérida
🎟️ Tickets from $240 MXN
Spend the evening with a candlelit performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons at Palacio de la Música.
The concert is part of Mérida’s Candlelight series and takes place on October 31, offering an earlier classical music option before the Día de los Muertos performance later that night.
🌸 MARKET | Mercado de las Flores
🕒 Time not specified 📍 El Patio, Chuburná, Mérida 🎟️ Admission not specified
A neighborhood market bringing together flowers, food, music and secondhand finds. Visitors can browse clothing, antiques, CDs and vinyl records while enjoying a day at El Patio.
📅 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
🩰 BALLET | The Nutcracker — World Ballet Tour
🕑 8:00 PM
📍 Teatro Daniel Ayala, Calle 60 #499, Centro, Mérida
Step into Clara’s enchanted Christmas adventure with World Ballet Tour’s production of The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s music. A visual evening of classical ballet for a family outing downtown.
📅 FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6–7
🍷 FOOD & DRINK | Festival del Vino — 1st Edition
🕔 5:00–11:00 PM
📍 Quinta Santa Cecilia
🎟️ October prices: $700 MXN Wine Club members | $750 MXN general public, per day
🎟️ November prices: $800 MXN members | $850 MXN general public, per day
La Mediterránea presents the first edition of its Festival del Vino, a two-day event featuring wine tastings from participating wineries, gastronomy, music, wine and cocktail trends, private tastings and a shop with wines and other products.
Admission includes the participating winery tastings and a complimentary wine glass to use during the event.
Tickets are available through La Mediterránea or at their branches.
📅 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
🎻 MUSIC | Noche de Catrines — Cuarteto Yucatán
🕗 8:00 PM 📍 Casa Modeon, Calle 56 #483-A x 57 y 55, Centro, Mérida 🎟️ $400 MXN per person 📞 Reservations: 999 231 1754 / 999 407 3152
Cuarteto Yucatán presents a Día de Muertos-inspired concert celebrating memory, mystery and Mexican traditions. The program features works by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Saint-Saëns and Piazzolla, along with traditional pieces such as La Bruja and La Llorona.
Tickets are available at Mérida English Library, Casa Modeon and at the door one hour before the performance, subject to availability. Seating is limited.
💃 DANCE | Trasciende Tu Alma — Ballet Danzabstract
🕑 7:00 PM
📍 Teatro Armando Manzanero, Centro, Mérida
🎟️ General admission: $280 MXN
Tickets: TusBoletos.mx
Ballet Danzabstract brings classical, neoclassical, aerial and urban dance together with jazz, acting and visual effects in a performance exploring the inner life. The evening benefits La Divina Providencia A.C., a Mérida home supporting older adults.
📅 NOVEMBER 6–29
🎡 FAIR | Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil 2026
📍 Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil
📅 November 6–29, 2026
The annual Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil returns with concerts, regional entertainment and special performances throughout November. The published programs include free shows as well as separately ticketed concerts at Centro de Espectáculos Montejo.
Performers including La Original Banda El Limón, Reik, Ha*Ash & Matisse, Los Auténticos Decadentes & Caligaris, Cañaveral, Carín León, Marco Antonio Solís, Christian Nodal, Ozuna, Nelson Kanzela, Junior Klan, Los Súper Caracoles and others.
📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
🎤 MUSIC | Víctor García — Mi Regreso
🕑 9:00 PM
📍 Auditorio Coca-Cola La Isla, Mérida, Yucatán
🎟️ Listed regular prices: $450–$2,200 MXN, depending on seating section
For an evening of Mexican pop and romantic songs, Víctor García brings his Mi Regreso concert to La Isla, combining favorites from his career with newer material.
📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
🎹 MUSIC | Piano Reflections — Live Piano Concert
🕛 12:00 PM 📍 Palacio de la Música, Mérida 🎟️ Tickets starting at $400 MXN
Pianists Josué Almontes and Osbaldo Guerrero present Piano Reflections, a live piano concert accompanied by visual projections. The program features music by Einaudi, Yiruma, Hans Zimmer, Tony Ann and Gibrán Alcocer.
📅 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
CREATIVE WORKSHOP | The Art of Bookbinding
🕑 9:30 AM–NOON
📍 Classroom, Mérida English Library, Calle 53 #524, between 66 and 68, Centro, Mérida
🎟️ $500 MXN per person. Limited to 10–12 participants. (Registration through MEL’s workshop page)
Learn to turn paper into handmade books with Daria Wilber and a bilingual assistant. This small-group workshop supports the library and includes materials and reference resources. Bring a pencil, eraser and ruler. Ages 16 and up.
📅 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026
CLASSICAL MUSIC | Universos del Piano — Liszt’s 12 Transcendental Études
🕑 8:00 PM
📍 Teatro Armando Manzanero, Calle 62 #495, between 59 and 61, Centro, Mérida
🎟️ General: $290 MXN | Preferred: $490 MXN | Premium: $690 MXN. Tickets through TusBoletos.mx
Yucatecan pianist Rafael Gutiérrez-Vélez performs Liszt’s complete cycle in a single recital, opening a project devoted to major works of the piano repertoire.
NOVEMBER 13 & 15, 2026
MUSIC | The Art of Transcription
Friday, November 13 — 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 15 — 12:00 PM
Palacio de la Música, Mérida
$200–$400 MXN
A concert exploring how great musical works can take on new life through transcription and orchestration. Flutist Joaquín Melo and pianist Carlos Camacho are featured in Francis Poulenc’s celebrated Sonata for Flute and Piano, presented in both its original form and Lennox Berkeley’s version for flute and orchestra.
The program also includes César Franck’s Symphony in D minor, bringing the evening from intimate chamber music to full symphonic sound.
🛍️ MARKET | Pazza Bazar City 32
📍 City 32, Mérida 🎟️ Admission and schedule not specified
Pazza Bazar returns to City 32 for a three-day market featuring local businesses and vendors.
📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
🛍️ MARKET & ART | MERECE — Buen Fin Bazaar
🕑 5:00–11:00 PM
📍 Plazuela del Parque Santa Ana, Calle 60 at Calle 47, Centro, Mérida
Spend an evening browsing a bazaar supporting local women entrepreneurs in Santa Ana. The program includes background music and an art walkway, right by the start of Calle 47’s dining corridor.
📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
🎤 MUSIC | Leire Martínez — Aquella Niña Tour
Spanish singer Leire Martínez brings her solo tour to Mérida, combining recent songs with favorites from her career in Spanish-language pop.
🕑 7:00 PM
📍 Auditorio Coca-Cola La Isla, Mérida, Yucatán
🎟️ $850–$2,750 MXN, depending on seating section.
Tickets Here
🩰 BALLET | Cinderella — Ballet de Cámara Pro-Arte
🕑 7:00 PM
📍 Teatro Daniel Ayala, Calle 60 #499, Centro, Mérida
🎟️ Plata: $335 MXN | Oro: $415 MXN | VIP: $635 MXN
Enjoy the full ballet of Cinderella, presented by Ballet de Cámara Pro-Arte with dancers from Mérida, Mexican companies and abroad. The familiar fairy tale brings romance, a magical ball and a midnight escape to the stage.
📅 NOVEMBER 18–22, 2026
🎷 MUSIC | Mérida Jazz Festival 2026
The Mérida Jazz Festival returns for five days of free concerts, masterclasses, artist conversations and cultural activitiesfeaturing musicians from Mexico, Cuba, the United States, France and the Netherlands.
The festival brings together a variety of musical styles, from contemporary jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms to funk, soul and experimental fusion. Performances will take place at Parque de Santa Ana and Parque de La Mejorada, with additional activities at cultural centers and universities throughout Mérida.
See the full schedule, artists and locations: Mérida Jazz Festival 2026 — MID CityBeat
📅 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026
🎸 MUSIC | Morat — YEM World Tour
Morat brings its YEM World Tour to Mérida for a live concert at Foro GNP Seguros.
🕑 8:30 PM
📍 Foro GNP Seguros, Carretera Mérida–Progreso km 14.5, Komchén, Yucatán
🎟️ Tickets here
📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
🛍️ MARKET | Winter Market by Pazza Bazar
📍 Casona 333, Mérida 🎟️ Admission and schedule not specified
Pazza Bazar hosts its Winter Market at Casona 333, bringing together local vendors for a seasonal shopping event.
NOVEMBER 27 & 29, 2026
MUSIC | Classical Austria
Friday, November 27 — 8:00 PM Sunday, November 29 — 12:00 PM Palacio de la Música, Mérida $200–$450 MXN
Travel through the sound of classical Vienna and Austria with a program featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II.
The concert includes Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro Overture and Clarinet Concerto K. 622, followed by Strauss favorites including the Emperor Waltz, The Blue Danube, Artist’s Life, the Egyptian March and the Persian March. Conducted by Alfonso Scarano.
DECEMBER 4 & 6, 2026
MUSIC & OPERA | Verdi 125
Friday, December 4 — 8:00 PM Sunday, December 6 — 12:00 PM Palacio de la Música, Mérida $200–$450 MXN
The Yucatán Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of Giuseppe Verdi with a program devoted to some of the composer’s most dramatic operatic works.
Conducted by Artistic Director Alfonso Scarano, Verdi 125 features orchestral and vocal selections from Ernani, Attila, Macbeth, Rigoletto, La Traviata, La Forza del Destino and Otello, offering a sweeping journey through Verdi’s unmistakable theatrical style.
📅 DECEMBER 11–13
🛍️ MARKET | Pazza Bazar City 32
📍 City 32, Mérida 🎟️ Admission and schedule not specified
A December edition of Pazza Bazar at City 32, featuring local vendors and a seasonal market experience.
📅 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
🎶 MUSIC | Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay
📍 Auditorio Coca-Cola La Isla, Mérida
🎟️ Tickets on sale September 26 at 11:00 AM
The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay brings the Intimus Legacy Mexico Tour to Mérida for an evening of funk, disco and soul. The performance features original guitarist Gregory Moore alongside vocalists Tim Owens, DeVere Duckett and Claude Woods. Tickets will be available through Eticket beginning September 26.
📅 DECEMBER 18–20
🎄 MARKET & FOOD | Food Fest Xmas Market
📍 Paseo 60, Mérida 🎟️ Admission and schedule not specified
Pazza Bazar closes out the year with a Christmas-themed Food Fest market at Paseo 60, bringing together food and local shopping for the holiday season.
CULTURE
CULTUREOktoberfest Yucatán 2026
October 9–11, 2026 Deportivo Rogers Hall Mérida, Yucatán.
Pre-Sale Tickets: $215
Regular Tickets: $270
Germany’s most famous celebration returns to Yucatán with traditional food, authentic beer, live music, dancing and entertainment for the entire family. Prost! 
CONCERT | Sonora Santanera & Sonora Dinamita Symphonic Gala
Sunday, October 18
7:30 PM Teatro Armando Manzanero Tickets Available
La Única Internacional Sonora Santanera and La Original Sonora Dinamita join a 70-piece symphony orchestra for a spectacular concert featuring special guest Myriam Montemayor.
Tickets: https://eventos.tusboletos.mx
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tusboletos_mx
MUSIC | Mérida Jazz Festival Returns
MUSIC | Mérida Jazz Festival Returns November 2026 (Dates TBA) Paseo de Montejo, Mérida Free admission
The City of Mérida has announced the return of the Mérida Jazz Festival. The event will feature local, national, and international musicians performing outdoors along Paseo de Montejo. Exact dates and lineup will be announced soon.
