Festival de Vida y Muerte: Day of the Dead at Xcaret

Festival de Vida y Muerte brings Mexican Day of the Dead traditions to Xcaret. The festival's twentieth edition runs from 30 October to 2 November 2026, with Guanajuato as its guest state. Food, crafts and music introduce visitors to local ways of remembering loved ones.

What you can see

The programme brings together altars and offerings, theatre, concerts, dance, exhibitions and workshops. Rather than a single show, it is a cultural journey through the park, with different art forms exploring one tradition. Cooks and craftspeople share the knowledge behind their recipes and work as well as the finished results.

Hacienda Niñ@s offers children interactive activities inspired by Guanajuato. Families can set their own pace: watch performances, pause at the altars and try regional dishes.

The festival and the separate gala

Pandora and Flans perform their +Inesperado Tour at Teatro Gran Tlachco on 31 October at 22:00. This concert is not included in festival or park admission: you need a separate ticket.

Choose the admission conditions that apply to you. The festival website has special options for residents of certain Mexican states; tourists should check the appropriate ticket with Xcaret. Hotel activities begin on 29 October, while the dates above refer to the park itself.

Getting there from Cancún or the Riviera Maya

Xcaret is near Playa del Carmen, outside Cancún city. In your enquiry to Hola Taxi, name the park, date, hotel address and passenger count. If you plan to stay for late performances or the gala, discuss the return journey separately.