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📆 October is coming in with a pretty good soundtrack.

The third Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest takes over Teatro de la Ciudad for four nights, while Playa Spice begins its annual restaurant run and CancĂșn welcomes Tsunami Comicon. Add markets, family activities, plenty of live music and even a wedding where nobody actually gets married, and there’s more than enough to pull you off the sofa. Here’s what’s happening from Thursday through Sunday.

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Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest 2026

Thursday, October 1 — Sunday, October 4

Jazz festivals have a long history in Playa del Carmen. The former Riviera Maya Jazz Festival brought major international performers to Mamita’s Beach for nearly two decades. This newer, independent festival, organized by renowned performing arts school Explayarte, is building its own identity around theater concerts, music education and community participation. 

The third edition opens with four consecutive nights at Teatro de la Ciudad. The program moves from Mexican jazz with Emmanuel Mora Organ TrĂ­o and RubĂ©n Pastor TrĂ­o. Other featured performers include Kike Pat, Santa Sabina with saxophonist Scott Paddock and a closing performance by Spanish singer Sole GimĂ©nez. One production not to miss is “Sampling Is Beautiful”, a French trio that combining turntables, keyboards, trumpet, bass and drums with sounds drawn from a wide range of sources. The result falls somewhere between jazz, electronic music and live sound collage.

Free master classes, workshops and additional concerts continue throughout October. A four-night pass is 1,900 MXN; individual concert tickets are also available.

🔗 Get details here

Fake Wedding: The Party Edition

Saturday, October 3

The ceremony, vows and first dance may look convincing, but nobody is actually getting married. Fake Wedding turns the familiar wedding format into an immersive party at Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen, complete with a welcome drink, photo booth, live DJ and hora loca. Dress for the occasion and be ready to celebrate with a room full of “guests” from 7 PM–1 AM. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Ages 18+.

🔗 Get details here

Fun for Families

  • Walk for Peace – Puerto Aventuras is happening at Colegio Puerto Aventuras in Puerto Aventuras on Friday, October 2, at 8 AM. Students, families and neighbors will walk from the school to the marina to open United Nations Month with a message of peace, empathy, inclusion and unity. Open to the community.

  • Tsunami CancĂșn Comic Con is happening at CancĂșn Center in CancĂșn on Saturday, October 03 and Sunday, October 4. Anime, comics, cosplay, K-pop, gaming tournaments, voice actors and Artist Alley fill two days in the Hotel Zone. General admission and special guest packages are sold separately; prices vary.

  • Astronomical Picnic at Parque CancĂșn is happening at Parque CancĂșn in CancĂșn on Saturday, October 3, from 6–8 PM. Bring a blanket or chair for a community picnic and guided look at the night sky with astronomer Gerardo Wright and host Andrea Estrada. Advance registration is required.

  • Toy Story 5 + Jurassic World Rebirth at Sunset Cinema is happening at Sunset Cinema in Xpu-Ha on Sunday, October 4, with screenings at 4:30 and 7 PM. Admission includes popcorn and access to three cenotes, plus sparkling wine for adults. Tickets are 650 MXN for adults and 550 MXN for children under 12.

Food & Drink

  • Playa Spice 2026 launches across Playa del Carmen on Thursday, October 1 and continues through Sunday, November 15. Participating restaurants will offer special menus, discounts and limited-time experiences spanning Mexican, Caribbean and international cuisine. Menus, prices, hours and reservation requirements vary by restaurant.

  • Fire Meets Wine IV is happening at IGNIZ Parrilla Urbana in Playa del Carmen on Saturday, October 3. The restaurant’s signature pairing dinner includes five full courses with five wines, with seatings every 45 minutes. The complete experience costs 899 MXN per person; reservations are recommended.

  • Mexican Red Cross Gala Dinner 2026 is happening at Hotel Xcaret Arte in the Riviera Maya on Saturday, October 3. Five leading Mexican chefs will each contribute to an exclusive five-course menu, with proceeds supporting Red Cross operations in Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Seating is limited.

Arts & Culture

  • Boleritos is happening at Teatro de la Ciudad in CancĂșn on Thursday, October 1, at 8 PM. The program revisits beloved Latin American boleros while sharing the stories of influential women composers including Consuelo VelĂĄzquez and Ema Elena Valdelamar. Tickets range from 360 MXN – 475 MXN.

  • When Playa Speaks: Open Mic Night is happening at Spin & Tonics in Playa del Carmen on Thursday, October 1, from 8–11 PM. Poetry, music, spoken word, storytelling and singing are welcome in English, Spanish, Spanglish or any other language. Admission is 100 MXN in advance or 150 MXN at the door.

  • Chroma Voices: DetrĂĄs del ArcoĂ­ris is happening at Teatro de la Ciudad in CancĂșn on Friday, October 2, from 8–10 PM. CoralCun’s LGBTQ+ community choir presents popular music and diversity anthems selected to celebrate a broad range of voices and identities. Tickets are 295 MXN.

  • The Gentleman is happening at Foro Hiram SĂĄnchez in CancĂșn on Saturday, October 3, at 6 PM. Tony Bernetti stars in a theatrical and musical production about an entertainer confronting the ambitions and disappointments behind public success, accompanied by live jazz, swing and American standards. Tickets are 295 MXN.

Markets & Fairs

  • Mercadito Verde at El TĂĄbano Colectivo is happening in La Veleta, Tulum, on Thursday, October 1, from 5–10 PM. Shop local clothing, jewelry, candles, organic produce and handmade goods, with food, drinks and live music by Vladimir Garnica. Admission is free; an aerial silks class begins at 6 PM for a $150 MXN contribution.

  • Puerto Morelos Artisan Night Market is happening at Parque Fundadores in Puerto Morelos on Thursday, October 1, from 4–10 PM. Browse artisan crafts, honey, sauces, gourmet products and other community-made finds while meeting local artists and producers beside the sea. Purchases directly support small local businesses.

  • La Lomita Saturday Market is happening at La Lomita in Puerto Aventuras on Saturday, October 3, from 10 AM–1 PM. The shaded community market brings together handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, social projects, coffee and food in a relaxed neighborhood setting. Family friendly.

Live Music Around Town

Thursday, October 1

  • Francisco AlbarrĂĄn at La Sirena, Puerto Morelos | 4 PM (open mic)

  • Delay Band at Las Micheladas del SemĂĄforo, Puerto Morelos | 10 PM (rock covers and tributes)

  • Kraliz at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (indie)

  • Signals at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM

  • Mr. Rojo at Brain Freeze, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (Latin pop)

  • Aura Band at CaimĂĄn Public Market, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (Latin and pop rock)

  • Crossover at CaimĂĄn Tugurio, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock)

  • Polly Rockets at Corner Bar 44, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (rock)

  • Loope de la Sierra at Fah Bar, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (cumbia)

  • Ensambless Band at Karen's, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (jazz, pop and salsa)

  • Why Not? at Lux Morty, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM

  • JosĂ© JosĂ© Tribute Night at McCarthy's Irish Pub, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM

  • Andromeda at Quinta Parrilla, Playa del Carmen | 6 PM (rock covers)

  • Emmanuel Mora Organ TrĂ­o & RubĂ©n Pastor TrĂ­o at Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (Mexican jazz)

  • Voodoo Chile Blues at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 7:30 PM (blues)

  • Black Line at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (rock)

  • Luces Bien at Yupiss, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 PM (rock)

  • Paula & Mauro at Nauti Burro, Puerto Aventuras | 6 PM (rock)

  • Blue Soul at Paparazzi Pizza, Puerto Aventuras | 8 PM (80s and 90s hits)

Friday, October 2

  • Coffee Party Sessions at 100% Natural, CancĂșn | 10 AM (house and indie dance)

  • Mijares at Plaza de Toros, CancĂșn | 9 PM (romantic pop)

  • The Roomies (Acoustic) at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (acoustic rock and grunge)

  • Crossover at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (rock)

  • Aura Band at CaimĂĄn Public Market, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (Latin and pop rock)

  • The Roomies at CaimĂĄn Tugurio, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock and grunge)

  • Luces Bien at Corner Bar 44, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock)

  • Andromeda at Dirty Martini Lounge, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock)

  • Polly Rockets at Fah Bar, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (rock)

  • Ensambless Band at Karen's, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (jazz, pop and salsa)

  • Blue Soul at La Vagabunda de la 38, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (blues and retro hits)

  • Rock Pek at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (soft rock)

  • Daniela Aparicio at Lido Beach Club, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (Latin pop)

  • Golliath at Lux Morty, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock)

  • JosĂ© JosĂ© Tribute Night at McCarthy's Irish Pub, Cancun | 10 PM

  • Balboa at McCarthy’s Irish Pub, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 PM (rock en español and grunge)

  • Sampling Is Beautiful & Kike Pat at Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (electronic and contemporary jazz)

  • Bad Decisions at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (rock)

  • Mr. Rojo at Yupiss, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 PM (Latin pop)

  • Noches Cubana & Salsa at The Divot, Puerto Aventuras | 8 PM (Cuban and salsa)

Saturday, October 3

  • Julieta Venegas, Mon Laferte and Belanova Tribute Night at CervecerĂ­a LeĂłn, CancĂșn | 9 PM (Spanish-language pop and rock)

  • Nirvana, Pearl Jam & Audioslave Tribute Night at CervecerĂ­a LeĂłn, CancĂșn | 10:30 PM (grunge and alternative rock)

  • Enjambre at Plaza de Toros, CancĂșn | 9 PM (alternative rock)

  • Astrid Consentimiento at Diving Bar, Puerto Morelos | 2 PM (Latin fusion)

  • Talla Musical at Las Micheladas del SemĂĄforo, Puerto Morelos | 10:30 PM (Latin)

  • The Roomies (Acoustic) at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (acoustic rock and grunge)

  • The Phoenix at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (rock)

  • Aura Band at CaimĂĄn Public Market, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (Latin and pop rock)

  • Los Brockolis at CaimĂĄn Tugurio, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 PM (rock)

  • Luces Bien at Corner Bar 44, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (rock)

  • The Harrys at El Doctorcito, Playa del Carmen | 3 PM (rock)

  • Crossover at Fah Bar, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (rock)

  • Ensambless Band at Karen's, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (jazz, pop and salsa)

  • Grupo Cuatrapeo at La Perla PixĂĄn, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 AM (Latin)

  • Grupo Malix at La Perla PixĂĄn, Playa del Carmen | 7:30 PM (Latin)

  • DĂșo Okana at La Vagabunda de la 38, Playa del Carmen | 11 AM (chillout pop)

  • Modem Paris at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 1 PM (pop rock)

  • Son del Padrino at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (Latin pop)

  • Mr. Rojo at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (Latin pop)

  • Blackout at Lux Morty, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock)

  • CRIST Project at McCarthy's Irish Pub, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 PM (rock)

  • Sound Collective with Luis Diaz at Pez Vela, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (rock, blues, funk and soul)

  • Santa Sabina & Scott Paddock at Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (alternative rock and jazz fusion)

  • Elektrodealers at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (house)

  • Primera Fila at Yupiss, Playa del Carmen | 11 PM (Latin)

  • Angelica and Friends at Cafe OlĂ©, Puerto Aventuras | 5 PM

  • Tequila Shot at Cafe OlĂ©, Puerto Aventuras | 7:45 PM (rock covers)

Sunday, October 4

  • Kraliz at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (indie)

  • Golliath at Bloody Mary, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (rock)

  • Mr. Rojo at Brain Freeze, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (Latin pop)

  • Aura Band at CaimĂĄn Public Market, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (Latin and pop rock)

  • Lazy Dynamite at CaimĂĄn Tugurio, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (soul and funk)

  • Luces Bien at Corner Bar 44, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (rock)

  • Mad Horse Country at Fah Bar, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (country)

  • Ensambless Band at Karen's, Playa del Carmen | 9:30 PM (jazz, pop and salsa)

  • Los Jornaleros at La Perla PixĂĄn, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 AM (Latin)

  • Victoria Carpio Dueto at La Vagabunda de la 38, Playa del Carmen | 11:30 AM (jazz)

  • El Flaco de la Salsa at La Vagabunda de la 38, Playa del Carmen | 6:30 PM (salsa and Latin)

  • Modem Paris at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 1 PM (pop rock)

  • DĂșo Okana at La Vagabunda on 5th, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (pop)

  • The Roomies at Lux Morty, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock and grunge)

  • Sole GimĂ©nez at Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (Spanish pop and jazz)

  • Combo Criollo at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (salsa)

  • Primera Fila at Yupiss, Playa del Carmen | 10:30 PM (Latin)

  • Blue Soul at Munchy's, Puerto Aventuras | 5 PM (60s, 70s and 80s hits)

This roundup is only part of what’s happening. The full Riviera Maya Events Calendar also has DJ and techno nights, karaoke, dancing, wellness events and plenty of late-night fun that didn’t make this edition. Take a look and find your kind of weekend fun.

Jump to the Full Riviera Maya Events Calendar

Would you like to see your event featured in the Weekend Roundup? Make sure it is submitted to the Riviera Maya Events Calendar on Wednesday for consideration in the Thursday newsletter. 

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