The Sands 2026: a music holiday at Paradisus Cancún

The Sands combines a resort holiday with concerts by artists familiar to several generations. The festival runs from 20 to 25 October 2026 at Paradisus Cancún. On the check date, 23 October, it is already underway: use the organiser’s current timetable when choosing any remaining performances.

Music from different decades

The announced 2026 lineup includes Gene Simmons Band, OMD, Bobby Brown, Queensrÿche, Winger, Tony Hadley, Sheila E., Cutting Crew and other artists. Rock, pop, synth-pop and dance music come together, offering different concert moods across several days at one resort.

The Sands is designed as a music holiday. The trip centres on five nights of accommodation and entertainment rather than one visit to a concert hall. Fans of several artists can compare the programme with their holiday dates and choose the days that interest them.

How attendance works

This is a private adult festival with accommodation. The organiser does not offer day passes or admit outside visitors to the programme. Attendance and rooms are arranged under its conditions. Check the current schedule before travelling: the full edition’s lineup does not mean every artist will still perform after 23 October.

Planning your journey

Paradisus Cancún is in Cancún’s Hotel Zone. First check the transport arrangements in your festival booking; the official ground-services partner offers airport journeys separately. If you need another departure or a journey for your own group, ask Hola Taxi about it. Give CUN or your actual pickup address, Paradisus and the number of passengers.