
RIVIERA MAYA EVENTS CALENDAR
What’s happening across the Riviera Maya—today, this week, and beyond.
Our events calendar is updated daily with listings from readers, venues, performers, and community organizations, making it the most current and complete source for local events and happenings.
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APRIL
April 2 | Name That Tune (Playa del Carmen)
Test your music knowledge, win prizes and help local animals at this fun trivia event. Hosted every Thursday by Zitla Playa, it’s 50 MXN per person to play, with extra raffle tickets available for donating pet items. Proceeds support Roz’s Kitty Kottage. More info here
April 4 | Trendy Chic Market – Easter Edition (Puerto Aventuras)
Celebrate Semana Santa at Trendy Chic Market on Saturday, April 4 from 5 PM to 10 PM in Puerto Aventuras. Trendy brings together passionate entrepreneurs and inspiring local brands with unique stories behind every creation. Discover handmade pieces, thoughtful designs, and the magic of a community that supports and grows together.
April 4 & 5 | Swan Lake by The Kiev Ballet (Cancun)
The Kiev Ballet Company will perform Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” on April 4 & 5 at the Teatro de la Ciudad in Cancun. Curtain time 8 PM. More info here
April 6 | Playa Bingo (Playa del Carmen)
Try your luck at this lively weekly bingo night benefiting Fundación Envejeciendo con Dignidad A.C. Enjoy raffles, prizes, and classic bingo fun while supporting a great cause. Hosted weekly at Buzo’s. Doors open at 6:30 PM. More info here
April 7 | Name That Tune (Puerto Morelos)
A fun, fast-paced music trivia night where teams compete for prizes and bragging rights while supporting a good cause. Hosted every Tuesday at La Sirena, entry is 50 MXN per person (includes a raffle ticket), with bonus tickets for bringing pet supplies. Proceeds support Cause4Paws. More info here
April 7 | Laura’s Quiz Night (Playa del Carmen)
A relaxed, expat-friendly pub-style quiz at Buzo’s with general knowledge, a picture round, teams, prizes, and plenty of laughs. No team needed—just show up and join in. Starts at 6:30 PM every Tuesday at Buzo’s in Playa del Carmen. More info here
April 8 | Late Easter Bunny Dinner with Chef Umberto (Puerto Morelos)
A whimsical spring dining experience celebrating the season’s fresh ingredients and playful flavors. Think bright plates, lively conversation, and a festive shared table at KI Restaurant. 700 MXN per person. Cocktails 6 PM | Dinner 7 PM. Reservations required +1 831 419 5379.
April 10 | Savour Wine Fest (Tulum)
The 5th annual Savour Wine Fest offers an exclusive evening of curated national and international wines guided by top sommeliers, paired with gourmet cuisine. Hosted by Hacienda Doña Isabel, Bahía Príncipe Resort from 6 PM –11 PM. Tickets on sale here
April 13 | Playa Bingo (Playa del Carmen)
Try your luck at this lively weekly bingo night benefiting Fundación Envejeciendo con Dignidad A.C. Enjoy raffles, prizes, and classic bingo fun while supporting a great cause. Hosted weekly at Buzo’s. Doors open at 6:30 PM. More info here
April 14 | Name That Tune (Puerto Morelos)
A fun, fast-paced music trivia night where teams compete for prizes and bragging rights while supporting a good cause. Hosted every Tuesday at La Sirena, entry is 50 MXN per person (includes a raffle ticket), with bonus tickets for bringing pet supplies. Proceeds support Cause4Paws. More info here
April 14 | Laura’s Quiz Night (Playa del Carmen)
A relaxed, expat-friendly pub-style quiz at Buzo’s with general knowledge, a picture round, teams, prizes, and plenty of laughs. No team needed—just show up and join in. Starts at 6:30 PM every Tuesday at Buzo’s in Playa del Carmen. More info here
April 15 & 16 | Don Quixote – Ballet Nacional de Panamá (Playa del Carmen)
The Ballet Nacional de Panamá presents a vibrant gala performance of Don Quixote featuring 30 dancers at Teatro de la Ciudad. 7:00 PM. Tickets on sale here
April 17 – 19 | 1st Caribbean Beer Festival (Puerto Morelos)
Enjoy a seaside celebration at Ventana al Mar featuring 30+ national and international craft breweries, guided tastings, live music, food vendors, and cultural activities in a family-friendly setting. Passes available here
April 20 | Playa Bingo (Playa del Carmen)
Try your luck at this lively weekly bingo night benefiting Fundación Envejeciendo con Dignidad A.C. Enjoy raffles, prizes, and classic bingo fun while supporting a great cause. Hosted weekly at Buzo’s. Doors open at 6:30 PM. More info here
April 21 | Laura’s Quiz Night (Playa del Carmen)
A relaxed, expat-friendly pub-style quiz at Buzo’s with general knowledge, a picture round, teams, prizes, and plenty of laughs. No team needed—just show up and join in. Starts at 6:30 PM every Tuesday at Buzo’s in Playa del Carmen. More info here
April 21 | Name That Tune (Puerto Morelos)
A fun, fast-paced music trivia night where teams compete for prizes and bragging rights while supporting a good cause. Hosted every Tuesday at La Sirena, entry is 50 MXN per person (includes a raffle ticket), with bonus tickets for bringing pet supplies. Proceeds support Cause4Paws. More info here
April 22 | Earth Day Dinner with Chef Umberto (Puerto Morelos)
A tribute to the soil, the seed, and the season, with a menu rooted in thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking. Gather around the communal table at KI Restaurant for a dinner that celebrates the planet one plate at a time. 700 MXN per person. Cocktails 6 PM | Dinner 7 PM. Reservations required +1 831 419 5379.
April 23 - 26 | Tulum Air Show 2026 (Tulum)
Tulum hosts a four-day aviation and motorsport spectacle hosted by the Tulum Intl. Airport featuring aircraft exhibitions, Mexican Air Force aerial displays, and the Gran Premio Tulum 100 of the NASCAR México Series. The weekend concludes with a beachfront aerial show over Parque del Jaguar. More info to come.
April 23 – May 3 | TITIZÉ – A Venetian Dream (Cancún)
An internationally acclaimed production blending contemporary theatre, modern circus, and high-level acrobatics arrives at Teatro de la Ciudad for an 11-day season. Created in collaboration with European cultural institutions, this poetic, family-friendly spectacle transforms the stage into a dreamlike visual experience. Tickets on sale here or the theater box office.
April 27 | Playa Bingo (Playa del Carmen)
Try your luck at this lively weekly bingo night benefiting Fundación Envejeciendo con Dignidad A.C. Enjoy raffles, prizes, and classic bingo fun while supporting a great cause. Hosted weekly at Buzo’s. Doors open at 6:30 PM. More info here
April 28 | Name That Tune (Puerto Morelos)
A fun, fast-paced music trivia night where teams compete for prizes and bragging rights while supporting a good cause. Hosted every Tuesday at La Sirena, entry is 50 MXN per person (includes a raffle ticket), with bonus tickets for bringing pet supplies. Proceeds support Cause4Paws. More info here
April 28 | Laura’s Quiz Night (Playa del Carmen)
A relaxed, expat-friendly pub-style quiz at Buzo’s with general knowledge, a picture round, teams, prizes, and plenty of laughs. No team needed—just show up and join in. Starts at 6:30 PM every Tuesday at Buzo’s in Playa del Carmen. More info here
April 29 - May 3 | Festival International del Libro y El Cultura (Playa del Carmen)
The 2nd annual FILYC will take place April 29 - May 3 with various performances, workshops and activities in locations throughout Playa del Carmen. More info to come.
April 30 - May 3 | 2026 LPGA Riviera Maya Open (Playa del Carmen)
The second edition of the Riviera Maya Open will be hosted this year at Mayakoba’s beautiful El Cameleon Golf Club. The best women golfers will compete in this challenging tournament including returning champion Chisato Iwai. Buy tickets online
MAY
May 9 | XIII Premios PLATINO Xcaret (Playa del Carmen)
The Ibero-American Film and Television Awards return to Teatro Gran Tlachco at Parque Xcaret, celebrating the best in Spanish and Portuguese-language cinema and series. An international gala bringing together top industry stars in the heart of the Riviera Maya. More info here
May 15 & 16 | Travesía Sagrada 2026 (Xcaret–Cozumel)
Witness one of Mexico’s most emblematic living traditions as ancestral canoes journey from Xcaret to Cozumel in a ceremonial reenactment honoring Maya heritage, spirituality, and history. A unique cultural experience along the Riviera Maya. More info here
May 16 | Hammer of the Gods – Led Zeppelin Tribute (Cancún)
The legendary music of Led Zeppelin comes to Teatro de Cancún for one night only as The Jam Band brings their 2026 Hammer of the Gods Tour to the stage at 8 PM. Enjoy an epic three-hour live concert featuring classics like Rock and Roll, Black Dog, Kashmir, and Stairway to Heaven. Tickets on sale here
JUNE
June 3 | Swan Lake – Russian Ballet of St. Petersburg (Playa del Carmen)
The Russian Ballet of St. Petersburg presents Swan Lake at Teatro de la Ciudad, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette to life under the direction of Elena Kotsyubira. Curtain time 8 PM. Tickets on sale here
Looking for Live Music? Check out the RMI Live Music Lineup!
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