📆 The Riviera Maya Weekend Roundup for October 8 - 11

Cartonería, Papier-Mâché & Clay Workshops run October 12–29 from 4–6 PM at Centro Cultural y Museo de Puerto Morelos in Puerto Morelos. Free weekday sessions teach children, teens and adults to make calaveras, catrinas and alebrijes with paper, traditional cartonería techniques, modeling paste and clay. Participants should bring materials; space is limited.

Maya Legends After Dark: Ghost Horses of Cozumel runs October 16–17 and October 23–24, with tours from 6:30–7:30 PM at Marte’s Place at La Patrona in Cozumel. The 30–40-minute guided experience brings the Alux, Xtabay and Waay Chivo to life through theatrical encounters, storytelling, playful scares and ritual elements. Admission has not been published.

Luz y Vida 2026: Entre Vivos y Muertos runs October 24–November 2 across Isla Mujeres. The program includes a Zombie Run, Catrina dinner and procession, altars, children’s costume events, a Calaveritas fair and Janal Pixán traditions in both the island and continental zones. Pandora performs October 30, followed by celebrations through November 2.

Mar de Almas: Janal Pixán Puerto Morelos is scheduled for October 24, November 1 and November 2 at locations around Puerto Morelos. The community celebration will include boat and walking processions, traditional ceremonies, concerts and cultural activities, along with contests for Catrina costumes, decorated façades and boats, monumental figures, handmade Catrinas and alebrijes.

Sugar Skull Painting Workshop at Matea starts Thursday, October 29, at 6 PM at Matea Restaurant in Puerto Morelos. Paint a decorative calaverita while enjoying live music, café de olla, atole, tamales, pan de muerto and cempasúchil liqueur. Prices are 690 MXN for adults, 1,250 per couple and 450 for children.

Almas en Tradición: Cozumel Día de Muertos Festival runs October 30–November 2 at San Miguel Cemetery, Parque Benito Juárez and the Malecón in Cozumel. Four days of ceremonies, altars, food, music and community events include Halloween contests on October 31, traditional offerings and a popular dance November 1, and the Día de Muertos parade November 2.

20th Annual Festival of Life and Death Traditions at Xcaret runs October 30–November 2 from 4 PM at Xcaret Park in the Riviera Maya. Guanajuato is this year’s guest state, bringing regional cuisine, music, folk art and legends to a program filled with altars, theater, dance, concerts, exhibitions, workshops and family activities. Festival admission is ticketed.

Symphony in a Cenote at Fairmont Mayakoba takes place Friday, October 30, from 6–9 PM, departing from La Laguna at Fairmont Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya. Limited to 50 guests, the candlelit string concert inside a private cenote includes resort transportation, champagne and chef-prepared canapés. Reservations are required.

Puerto Aventuras Community Trick-or-Treat begins Friday, October 30, at 4 PM in Puerto Aventuras. Costumed children will collect treats along a marina route starting at Latitude 20° and proceding around the dolphin marina to the bandstand area. All ages and leashed dogs welcome. Free event.

Night of Witches & Ghosts starts Friday, October 30, at 6 PM at Colegio Puerto Aventuras in Puerto Aventuras. Spooky games, music, a Halloween disco, themed food and surprises follow the community trick-or-treat route. Admission is one canned or packaged food item or 50 MXN, supporting holiday food baskets for local families.

Pandora: 40th Anniversary Concert starts Friday, October 30, at 10 PM at the Explanada Municipal in Isla Mujeres. The Mexican pop trio closes the evening’s Catrin-Arte festivities with four decades of romantic favorites. The concert is part of Luz y Vida 2026, following the Avenida Hidalgo procession, altar exhibition and cultural performances.

Spooky Sea Fest runs Saturday, October 31, from 5 PM–1:30 AM at Salón Mar in Puerto Morelos. Music, dancing, craft beer and a marine-themed costume contest raise money for Raíces Marinas and local seagrass conservation. Advance admission is 120 MXN through October 29 or 150 MXN at the door.

Puerto Aventuras Halloween Golf Cart Parade begins Saturday, October 31, at 6 PM in Puerto Aventuras. Decorated carts, costumes, candy stations and a Terror Fair return for one of the community’s favorite Halloween traditions. Children’s wristbands are 300 MXN while supplies last and include an event bag, candy, surprises, games and the spooky ride.

Ecos del Rezo, Sones de Vida begins Saturday, October 31, at 6 PM at Museo Frida Kahlo Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen. The Coro de Cámara de Playa del Carmen presents a reflective Día de Muertos program about memory and remembrance. Tickets are 200 MXN in presale or 230 general and include museum admission.

Entre Dos Mundos: Day of the Dead Live Show has performances October 31 and November 1 at 7 PM at La Sirena Rooftop in Puerto Morelos. The bilingual production uses ritual dance, original music and handmade costumes to trace Día de Muertos from Mictlán to the present. Tickets are 800 MXN for adults and 400 for children.

Día de Muertos & Halloween Party with DJ Paax starts Saturday, October 31, at 8 PM at La Sirena in Puerto Morelos. DJ Paax takes over after the venue’s earlier Day of the Dead performance, shifting the rooftop into a late Halloween party. Contact La Sirena directly for reservations.

Halloween at Sunset Cinema screens The Exorcism of Emily Rose on Saturday, October 31, at 8:30 PM inside a cenote in Xpu-Ha. Admission is 650 MXN for adults and 550 for children under 12, including popcorn, access to three cenotes and sparkling wine for adults. Reservations are required.

Día de los Muertos Gran Altar begins Sunday, November 1, at 5 PM at La Lomita in Puerto Aventuras. Neighbors are invited to help build a community ofrenda with cempasúchil, fruit, corn, pan de muerto, copal, candles and other traditional offerings. Contributions toward materials and event costs are also welcome.

Hanal Pixán Concert Night at Vesica Santuario runs Sunday, November 1, from 6–10 PM at Vesica Santuario in Tulum. Sariela Camargo and an instrumental ensemble lead a candlelit concert beside the cenote. Guests may bring a photograph, flower, candle, favorite food or meaningful object for the evening’s community altar.

Agarrando el Rojo Arts & Circus Festival begins Sunday, October 11, at 10 AM at Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín in Puerto Morelos. Families can move between hands-on workshops, puppetry, improv, aerial arts, clowning, acrobatics, nature talks and wildlife activities, with a mercadito offering plants, crafts, food and drinks. Organizers welcome voluntary contributions.

3rd ExpoCan Playa del Carmen begins Saturday, October 10, at 8 AM with a dog walk from Vips Centro Maya to the Poliforum in Playa del Carmen. The day continues with obedience, costume and beauty contests plus pet-product exhibitors. Bring at least 2 kg of dog food to support animals in need and enter special prize drawings.

Avatar: Fire and Ash at Sunset Cinema screens Sunday, October 11, at 6:30 PM inside a cenote in Xpu-Ha. Admission is 650 MXN for adults and 550 MXN for children under 12, including popcorn, access to three cenotes and a welcome sparkling wine for adults. Reservations are required.

Puerto Morelos Artisan Night Market is open Thursday, October 8, from 4–10 PM at Parque Fundadores in Puerto Morelos. Browse artisan crafts, honey, sauces, gourmet products and other community-made finds beside the sea. The relaxed evening market is an easy way to meet local artists and buy directly from small Puerto Morelos businesses.

La Lomita Saturday Market runs Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM–1 PM at La Lomita in Puerto Aventuras. The shaded neighborhood market brings together handmade crafts, jewelry, community projects, coffee and food in an easygoing setting. Bring the family, meet local makers and linger over breakfast or an early lunch.

Amor Mío Bazar — Fall Edition takes over Parque La Ceiba in Playa del Carmen on Saturday, October 10, from 11 AM–5 PM. Local brands, art, food and family-friendly activities fill the park, with a touch of spooky-season fun. Admission is free, the event is pet-friendly and purchases support local entrepreneurs.

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

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

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

Tropical Honny at Fah Bar, Playa del Carmen | 6:30 PM

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

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

Amy Winehouse Tribute at La Vagabunda de la 38, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM 

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

Tequila Sunrise at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM

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

Xibalba Roots at La Sirena, Puerto Morelos | 8 PM (reggae)

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

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

Under Side 821 at Contracultura, Playa del Carmen | 7 PM (hip-hop)

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

Andromeda at Dirty Martini, Playa del Carmen | 10 PM (rock and pop covers)

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

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

Blue Soul at La Vagabunda de la 38, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (’80s and ’90s 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)

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

Roots Reggae Band at Roots Jamaican Kitchen, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM ( reggae)

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

IWarriyah at Zitla Ceiba, Playa del Carmen | 8 PM (reggae)

Noches Cubana & Salsa at The Divot, Puerto Aventuras | 7:30 PM (Cuban and salsa)

Under Side 821 at Arena Colonos, Cancún | 8 PM (hip-hop)

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

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

Elektrodealers at El Doctorcito, Playa del Carmen | 3 PM (electronic rock)

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

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

Dúo 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)

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

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

Planet Pop: Depeche Mode & ’80s Night at Velarium, Playa del Carmen | 9 PM (new wave and synth-pop)

The Killing Grooves at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (soul and blues)

Angelica and Friends at Cafe Olé, Puerto Aventuras | 5 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Lex at Lido Beach Club, Playa del Carmen | 2 PM (acoustic)

BBQ & Salsa at Zenzi Beach, Playa del Carmen | 8:30 PM (salsa)

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

María Leticia Rioja at Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín, Puerto Morelos | 10 AM (Mexican roots)

Puerto Malix at La Sirena, Puerto Morelos | 8 PM (jazz and flamenco fusion)