Events in Cancún, Riviera Maya and Isla Mujeres through May 2027

AMFECCO brings optometrists, lecturers, researchers, students and industry representatives to Cancún to discuss vision care and research. For practitioners, it is a chance to compare clinical approaches, explore equipment and exchange ideas with colleagues.

Cardiology at Cancun is an in-person Mayo Clinic course for healthcare professionals. It focuses on clinical decisions: assessing cardiovascular risk, working through challenging cases and considering diagnostic and treatment approaches. It is professional education rather than a health screening service for holidaymakers.

forecourttech LATAM is a professional meeting about digital technology at service stations and convenience stores. It brings together fuel retail executives, solution providers and industry partners to discuss how retail operations are changing, as well as individual products.

SIDU 2027 brings university lecturers and education researchers together around a question: what should a teacher’s role be in a changing society? The 11th international symposium focuses on professional identity and a humanistic approach to teaching. It is an opportunity to discuss everyday work with students alongside colleagues from other universities.

EDGE is Travel Leaders Network’s annual conference for travel advisors, partners and the network’s team. In 2027 it takes place outside the United States for the first time, at Moon Palace Cancún on 19–22 May. Its name stands for Educate, Discover, Gather, Evolve.

Teatro de Cancún hosts two touring versions of The Nutcracker in 2026. World Ballet Tour performs on 6 and 7 November; Russian State Ballet Mary El follows on 20 December. Both turn to Tchaikovsky’s music and Christmas fantasy, but they are different companies with separate tickets.

Cancun Jazz Festival offers several days of smooth jazz at a Caribbean resort. The autumn 2026 line-up includes Jonathan Butler, Spyro Gyra, Eric Darius, Eric Roberson, Peter White and others. Evening concerts combine with seaside relaxation and meeting people who came for the same music.

Panteón Rococó come to Cancún with a sound that brings ska together with rock and Latin rhythms. If you enjoy a live band, brass instruments and singing along with a crowd, this could be your evening out. The concert takes place at Plaza de Toros Cancún on 14 November 2026.

What if good and evil must be sought within ourselves? Conversando con el Diablo explores that question at Teatro de Cancún on 14 November 2026. Rafael Perrín and Ernesto Laguardia share the stage in a play about conscience, temptation and responsibility for personal choices.

Leire Martínez performs at Teatro de Cancún on 16 November 2026. The voice familiar from her years with La Oreja de Van Gogh now belongs to a solo project. This concert suits listeners who enjoy Spanish-language pop and want to discover her latest chapter during a trip to Mexico.

Nicho Hinojosa comes to Cancún with ¡Claro que sí!, an acoustic evening in which songs alternate with the performer’s own stories. His voice and guitar take centre stage, alongside original compositions and personal versions of familiar melodies. It is an option for listeners who prefer an intimate musical conversation to a large festival.

Ember Shores is ILLENIUM's festival, designed as a three-day musical resort trip. Guests gather at Barceló Riviera Maya in Xpu Há from 20 to 22 November 2026. The programme features ILLENIUM, other performers and three stages in different parts of the resort.

Teatro de Cancún presents a full screening of Interstellar with a live orchestra on 22 November 2026. Hans Zimmer’s music becomes a focus of the cinema experience: the story of time, distance and human connections unfolds alongside musicians playing on stage and a shared audience.

You can follow Hiccup and Toothless with a live orchestra at Cómo entrenar a tu dragón Sinfónico, taking place at Teatro de Cancún on 22 November 2026. The official poster announces the full film with a symphonic performance of its music.

Yuridia’s concert is an evening for fans of expressive vocals, ballads and regional Mexican music. On 26 November 2026, the singer brings her Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour to Plaza de Toros Cancún. Its theme is love, separation and new beginnings, told through songs familiar to her listeners.

Carlos Ballarta brings Naco Ladino, his sixth solo stand-up show, to Cancún. His comedy takes a sharp look at politics, religion and everyday life. It is an evening for people interested in Mexican humour and observations that challenge familiar assumptions as well as provoke laughter.

Orquesta Sinfónica de Cancún invites listeners to Teatro de Cancún on 27 November 2026. It is a chance to add live orchestral music to a resort holiday and discover the city’s own musical life.

Yandel brings Sinfónico to Autódromo Internacional de Cancún on 28 November 2026. The programme reimagines reggaeton with an orchestral sound. Its dance rhythms remain recognisable, while live instruments give familiar songs a different scale.

Euroson Latino brings a dance championship and congress together. Dancers come to compete, learn from instructors and keep dancing after the competitions. Spectators can watch prepared routines and international shows, while participants combine competition with classes and time with the dance community.

Pimpinela perform Leyendas at Plaza de Toros Cancún on 2 December 2026. Lucía and Joaquín Galán turn songs into miniature scenes: two voices argue, confess, separate and return to the conversation. That theatrical quality gives the duo a character of their own within romantic pop.

Siddhartha performs at Plaza de Toros Cancún on 5 December 2026. The Guadalajara musician combines melodic indie rock and personal lyrics with electronic touches. His songs explore love, nostalgia and inner feelings, making this an evening for listeners drawn to that intimate style.

Strings & Sol is a resort festival for bluegrass and live string-music fans. From 9 to 13 December 2026, it brings guests to Puerto Morelos. Listen to poolside performances by day, the beach stage in the evening and late music under an open-sided palapa shelter.

Raúl Ornelas builds Homenaje a la Locura around stories that become songs. The singer-songwriter from Chiapas sings about love, separation and feelings listeners recognise from their own lives. His programme comes to Teatro Álamos in Cancún on 11 December 2026.

Espinoza Paz comes to Cancún with a concert built around romantic storytelling and regional Mexican music. The singer-songwriter’s songs explore love, heartache and separation. It is an evening to consider if you want to discover popular Mexican music during your holiday.

Zamna marks its tenth anniversary with a series of electronic music nights in Tulum. Choose a particular programme: New Year's Renaissance, Anyma's visual world, Black Coffee, Adriatique's project or the closing night with Adam Port. They are separate events at one venue, each with its own line-up and admission conditions.

Out of the Blue is a music holiday curated by Noah Kahan. From 7 to 10 January 2027, Moon Palace Cancún will host seaside concerts, daytime poolside performances and late sets. The format combines a festival programme with several days at a resort, making it a complete trip rather than a single evening concert.

Solomun returns to Tehmplo Tulum on 7 January 2027. The venue opens its season with one announced artist: the night centres on his DJ performance and the atmosphere of a jungle setting. This is a separate Tehmplo event with its own programme and participation conditions.

Closer To The Sun combines resort holidays with Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure and their festival community. Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Puerto Aventuras is the musical base from 9 to 13 January 2027. Four nights give you time to settle into the festival and hear different performances at one main venue.

Crash My Playa is a music holiday that turns a resort into a festival venue. Four days at Moon Palace Cancún bring together country concerts on the beachfront stage, poolside performances and late-night music sessions. It suits fans who want to spend several days around their favourite artists.

Girls Just Wanna Weekend is a musical holiday curated by Brandi Carlile. Women and non-binary artists, live music and a community of listeners are at its heart. The 2027 edition runs from 14 to 18 January at Barceló Maya Resort in Xpu Há on the Riviera Maya coast.

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds celebrate ten years of their Riviera Maya concert holiday. From 20 to 23 January 2027, they will welcome fans at Moon Palace Cancún. The acoustic format puts two long-standing musical partners and their guitars at the centre of the stage, offering a more intimate setting than a full electric band.

Phish: Riviera Maya turns a concert trip into several days on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. From 27 to 30 January 2027, the band will perform at Moon Palace Cancún, with its main stage on the beach. Between evening concerts, you can stay at the resort and spend the day by the sea. Moon Palace is a resort in Riviera Cancún, separate from the concert venues in central Cancún.

Camilo has included Cancún in his international 2026–2027 tour. The Colombian singer will perform at Plaza de Toros Cancún on 26 February 2027, giving fans a concert to build an evening around during a trip to Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

Parque Fundadores in Puerto Morelos hosts the second Festival de Cerveza del Caribe from 16 to 18 April 2027. Meet Mexican craft breweries, try pairings with local food and spend time listening to live music.

Triatlón Xel-Há is a sporting weekend for different ages and experience levels. In 2026 the park again serves as the official venue for the national triathlon championship. Racing takes place on 14 and 15 November, with a different set of categories each day.

El Camaleón in Mayakoba hosts the Latin America Amateur Championship from 14 to 17 January 2027. Leading amateurs from Latin America and the Caribbean compete for a result that can open the way to major world golf tournaments. For spectators, it is a chance to follow players at an important stage in their careers.

Medio Maratón Internacional de la Mujer combines a running trip to Cancún with celebrations of International Women’s Day. Despite its name, the event welcomes both women and men. With a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km on the programme, you can aim for a personal result, choose a shorter run or support someone taking part.

El Cruce offers open-water swims near Cancún in which the distance becomes the main event of the trip. In 2027, you can choose the women’s full crossing on 7 March or the May programme of shorter races and a general crossing to Isla Mujeres. These are separate competitions with their own registrations and conditions.

Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba brings women's professional golf back to El Camaleón. Promoter GS Sports Management has announced 3–9 May 2027 as the third edition's tournament week. It is an opportunity to build a Riviera Maya trip around a major sporting event and follow LPGA players in action.