MID City Top Picks: Music, Art & Cultural Events in Merida, Yucatan

MID CityBeat Top Picks This Week |  Upcoming Events in Yucatán

📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

🍽️ FOOD | Ramiro Anniversary: Entre Amigos

🕐 1:00 PM — First sitting | 3:00 PM — Second sitting
📍 Ramiro, Mérida
🎟️ Reservation required | Only two sittings available

Celebrate another year of Ramiro with Entre Amigos, a special anniversary meal created with friends. The menu is a collaboration with traditional cook Isis, featuring moles, quesadillas and tacos, with drinks by Peter Sánchez, beverage director at Kanché and Kinich.

Reservations have a 10-minute tolerance.

🎨 ART | Las Columnas — Ralf Walter

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Centro Cultural Hartii, Calle 21 #135 x 36 y 38, Col. Campestre
🎟️ RSVP: 999 250 0569

Opening of Las Columnas, an exhibition by artist Ralf Walter featuring paintings created between 2022 and 2026.

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

🧘 WELLNESS | Tai Chi Workshop: Theory, History & Benefits

🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Mérida English Library, Mérida
🎟️ $200 MXN

Get an introduction to Tai Chi with instructor Mónica González. This single-session workshop explores its history, traditions and benefits, along with simple movements participants can continue practicing on their own.

🎧 MUSIC | Cenote Club V: New Moon

🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Hacienda Yaxnic, Yucatán
🎟️ First Wave: $650 MXN | $500 MXN redeemable

Cenote Club V: New Moon returns to Hacienda Yaxnic with an electronic music lineup featuring W.O.L.F., Disaster (Live Set), Blackpanda, Yousso and Milian. Tickets and tables are available for the October 10 event.

🎶 MUSIC | Majo Aguilar with Mariachi

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Gran Parque de La Plancha, Mérida
🎟️ Free admission

Mexican singer Majo Aguilar performs a free concert at Gran Parque de La Plancha, joined by local group Mariachi Femenil Mérida 2000 and a special performance by Belle, La Malixita. The concert is part of the Circuito Nacional de Festivales por la Paz.

📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

🎤 COMEDY | Pop-Up Open Mic & Karaoke: Auditions Edition

🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Casa Ritual
🎟️ $150 MXN

An open mic and karaoke night hosted by DJ Fre-Quency and Bree Frye, with an auditions-themed edition.

OCTOBER 9 & 11, 2026

MUSIC & OPERA | The Chorus in Opera

Friday, October 9 — 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 11 — 12:00 PM
Palacio de la Música, Mérida
$200–$450 MXN

The orchestra joins forces with the Coro de Cámara de Yucatán and U Káay Paalal Children’s Choir for a program celebrating the power of the chorus in opera.

Conducted by Alfonso Scarano, the concert features music by Pietro Mascagni, Gioachino Rossini and Giacomo Puccini, including selections from Cavalleria Rusticana and Madama Butterfly, alongside Rossini’s lively The Thieving Magpie Overture.

📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

🏀 SPORTS | Harlem Globetrotters — 100 Years Tour

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Poliforum Zamná, Mérida
🎟️ Ticketed event | Tickets via TusBoletosMX

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Years Tour to Mérida with an evening of basketball, acrobatics, comedy and family entertainment.

📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

😂 COMEDY | Find Your Funny

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Casa Ritual
🎟️ $100 MXN

An interactive comedy workshop where participants can create jokes and explore their own style of comedy.

OCTOBER 16 & 18, 2026

MUSIC | Fine Arts

Friday, October 16 — 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 18 — 12:00 PM
Palacio de la Música, Mérida
$200–$450 MXN

A program combining virtuosity, Mexican symphonic music and one of the world’s most famous love stories. The orchestra performs Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring the cadenza by Augustin Hadelich, alongside a contemporary revival of Daniel Ayala’s Sinfonía de las Américas Op. 2.

The concert concludes with selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, including some of the ballet’s most dramatic and recognizable scenes. Conducted by Artistic Director Alfonso Scarano.

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

🍞 WORKSHOP | Pan de Muerto Workshop

🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Refettorio Mérida, Calle 60 #550 x 69 y 71, Centro
🎟️ $700 MXN donation
📞 Registration: 999 991 0660

A hands-on Pan de Muerto workshop led by Refettorio’s Executive Chef César Marín. Participants will learn to prepare traditional pan de muerto, chocolate pan de muerto, a version made with totomoxtle ash, and purple sweet potato candy.

All ingredients are included. This is a newly added date after the October 24 workshop reached capacity. The workshop is subject to a minimum number of participants.

OCTOBER 15–21, 2026

ARTS & CULTURE | Semana Cultural en Mérida 2026

October 15–21, 2026
Various venues throughout Mérida
Varies by activity

A week dedicated to exhibitions, cultural encounters and special events as part of the 2026 cultural exchange between Mexico and France. The program brings together art, culture and international collaboration at different venues across Mérida.

Featured Exhibition — En los Linderos del Inframundo
An exhibition by Elvia Teotski, presented in collaboration with UNAY as part of the Semana Cultural en Mérida program. Additional activities, venues and schedules are expected to be announced as the event approaches.

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

🎼 MUSIC | La Voz del Príncipe — Symphonic Tribute to José José

🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Teatro Armando Manzanero
🎟️ $500 MXN general | Special presale shown: $300 MXN

A symphonic tribute to José José featuring a live orchestra, under the artistic direction of Edgar Sulú, with guest artists Aeda Fernanda and Carlos Leal.

✨ SYMPHONIC MUSIC | Magia Sinfónica

🕣 8:30 PM
📍 Teatro Armando Manzanero
🎟️ Ticketed event

A live symphonic concert inspired by music from the magical world, presented with orchestra and special moments for fans.

📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

🍽️ FOOD & DRINK | Taste of Espita — 3rd Edition

🕙 Brunch: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Day Pass until 4:00 PM
📍 Casona de los Cedros, Espita, Yucatán
🎟️ $750 MXN per person

A Pool & Brunch experience featuring chefs Jorge Ildefonso and Yesenia Marín of Casona de los Cedros, joined by guest chef Xóchitl Valdés of Pancho Maíz in Mérida.

The experience includes brunch, pool access, a day pass and two non-alcoholic drinks. Reservations are required.

📅 THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22–23

🎨 ART & DESIGN | Casa B&G — Open Studio

🕓 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Casa B&G, Calle 25 #196 x 60 & 38, Col. Buenavista, Mérida

Casa B&G opens its doors for two days dedicated to art and design. Visitors can explore the studio, discover B&G Atelier’s new collection, meet invited brands and enjoy a space for creative exchange.

Thursday, October 22, will also feature live music by Afrodélica.

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

COMEDY | My Bad, You Right Comedy Show

🚪 Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
📍 La Gozadera Centro
🎟️ $250 MXN | 2 for $400 MXN

An English-language comedy show from Bree Frye Comedy. Reservations are encouraged but not required.

📅 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 Culture

• Oct. 25 | 6:00 PM — Cat’s
  📍 Zac i Cenote Theater

• Oct. 26 | 6:00–10:00 PM — Horror Cinema
  📍 San Isidro Court 1

• Oct. 27 | 6:00–10:00 PM — Horror Cinema
  📍 Santa Ana Park

• Oct. 28 | 6:00–10:00 PM — Horror Cinema
  📍 San Juan Park

• Oct. 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 Siena

• Nov. 1 | 4:00–11:00 PM — Flavors of the Beyond
  📍 Calzada de los Frailes

• Nov. 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.

📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

🌼 CULTURE | Tradiciones Vivas: Janal Pixán at Hacienda Teya

🕚 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
📍 Hacienda Teya, Carretera Mérida–Cancún km 12
🎟️ Free admission | Valet parking available

Tradiciones Vivas returns to Hacienda Teya for a day celebrating Janal Pixán and Yucatecan traditions. The event includes traditional altars, a bazaar with local brands, activities for adults and children, plus breakfast and lunch available at the hacienda’s restaurant.

🎸 CONCERT | Alan Parsons Live Project — The Show Must Go On

📍 Foro GNP Seguros, Mérida
🎟️ Ticketed event

Alan Parsons Live Project comes to Mérida as part of The Show Must Go On. Tickets are listed through Eticket MX, the venue box office and official points of sale.

📅 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.

📅 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.

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.

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.

📅 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.

CULTURE

Oktoberfest Yucatán 2026

October 9–11, 2026
Deportivo Rogers Hall Mérida, Yucatán.
Pre-Sale Tickets: $215
Regular Tickets: $270

You can buy them here!

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

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.