Free Things to Do & Events in the Riviera Maya
Free events and things to do across Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum and the Riviera Maya.
Carcacha Fest - Tributo a Selena
🎤 Cancun will sing to Selena's rhythm The Carcacha Fest: Tribute to Selena Quintanilla arrives to celebrate her music with a weekend full of dance, nostalgia and great hits that continue to mark generations. 📣 We are looking for Selena Quintanilla's double Participate and win awesome prizes! 📲 Sign up and request information on the phones: 271-141-1508 | 998-475-5588 📅 Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March | ⏰ 05:00 pm 📍 Palapas Park ⭐ Saturday: Live music ⭐ Sunday: Contest "The Double of Selena" Plus: local shopping, gastronomy and lots of entertainment.
Soy Puro Mexicano
Cancun's talent crosses borders through dance 💃 The Municipal Folk Ballet Company will present the show "I'm pure Mexican", a special function that is part of its preparation for an important international stage. This montage will represent our city at the International Day of Dance 2026, which will be held on April 29 in Pereira, Colombia, thanks to the invitation of the Secretariat of Culture of that city. We invite you to join and celebrate our dancers in this presentation full of identity, tradition and Mexican pride. 💃🕺 At 6:00 pm
Festival del Taco
“The Taco Festival will take place on March 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Parque Fundadores, in the heart of Puerto Morelos. This event will bring together various food vendors offering a wide variety of tacos and traditional flavors, in a family-friendly and festive atmosphere that celebrates culinary richness and community togetherness.”
Bazar Colectivo Barrio Maya
🛒 Bazar Colectivo Barrio Maya A space where entrepreneurs in our community share their talent, creativity and taste. Come to find out: Gastronomy, Handicrafts, Accessories, Ropaand Natural products ⌚ 10:00 AM --------- 🛒 Bazar Colectivo Barrio Maya Un espacio donde emprendedores de nuestra comunidad comparten su talento, creatividad y buen gusto. Ven a descubrir: gastronomía, artesanías, accesorios, ropa y productos naturales. ⌚ 10:00 AM 🌿✨
Kermes Gastronomico el Arrecife
Event to enjoy two days full of flavor, tradition, and a family-friendly atmosphere. You’ll be able to taste delicious dishes, support our local entrepreneurs, and have a great time by the Caribbean Sea. 🌊🍽️
Lux: Ecos del fuego
🔥 Light, body and scene in one space. LUX: ECHOES OF FIRE arrives, a stage experience that brings together the stable cast of the Municipal Choir, Theatre and Folk Ballet Companies in one montage. Created by Felix Arroyo, with dramaturgy and direction in collaboration with Saúl Enríquez, this project proposes a sensory journey that explores light from different artistic languages. In addition, this premiere marks the opening of the City Theater’s black Box, a new space for contemporary creation. ✨ 📅 Friday, March 20 | | 08:00 pm
Home - Aniversario del Parque la Ceiba
Join us to celebrate 18 years of Parque La Ceiba with this special screening: HOME Yann Arthus-Bertrand / France 2009 / 90 mins 🎬
II Festival Internacional de Teatro 2026
It will feature 10 plays, two training courses and an exhibition with a guided tour.
La Musica para Teatro y Danza
From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Exhibition
Spring Fest 2026
Spring Fest 2026 is bringing families together for a lively day packed with: 🎨 Fun activities,🖼️ Art Walk,🍴 Delicious food, 👗 Fashion show, ✂️ Crafts, 🎶 Live music It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season — support creativity, enjoy great food, and spend time with friends and family in a festive atmosphere. Bring the kids, invite your neighbors, and come welcome spring with us! 🌷 ⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM -------- Spring Fest 2026 reunirá a familias para un día lleno de energía con: 🎨 Actividades divertidas, 🖼️ recorrido de arte, 🍴 deliciosa comida, 👗 desfile de moda, ✂️ manualidades y 🎶 música en vivo. Es la manera perfecta de celebrar la temporada: apoya la creatividad, disfruta de buena comida y comparte tiempo con amigos y familia en un ambiente festivo. ¡Trae a los niños, invita a tus vecinos y ven a darle la bienvenida a la primavera con nosotros! 🌷 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Día Mundial del Títere
From 6:30 pm to 7:50 pm Play: A TRAVÉS DE LA MIRILLA: LAS SOLDADERAS Y ENTREMES 'LOS HABLADORES"
El Ramayana de Valmiki
8:00 pm
Jah Los brujos del agua
At 1:00 pm
Soy Puro Mexicano
Cancun's talent crosses borders through dance 💃 The Municipal Folk Ballet Company will present the show "I'm pure Mexican", a special function that is part of its preparation for an important international stage. This montage will represent our city at the International Day of Dance 2026, which will be held on April 29 in Pereira, Colombia, thanks to the invitation of the Secretariat of Culture of that city. We invite you to join and celebrate our dancers in this presentation full of identity, tradition and Mexican pride. 💃🕺 At 6:00 pm
Música y diseño sonoro para la escenografía
Event from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Aimed at theater directors, music composers, choreographers, musicians, actors, and dancers. 🎭🎶💃
Geni, la última tentación de los Dioses
As part of the 2nd International Theater Festival, this play is presented, which was featured at the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes in Charleville-Méziers, France. 🎭 Time: 6:00 pm
Campeonato Nacional Interasociaciones 2026 de Patinaje Velocidad
🙌🏼 The best exponents of the country will be in Playa del Carmen to take part in this Qualification to the CONADE National Olympics and other competitions of international size. Don't miss it! 💪🏼 📅 March 25th to 29th
Adult Comedy Hypnosis Show
A Canadian Hall of Fame Inductee Legend who holds the record for the most sold out shows in Canadian history. "Must See Show" At 7:00 pm
Escenografia en Pop up
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A course aimed at puppeteers, visual artists, actors, stage directors, and the general public. 🎭
El Bardo, un viaje al límite de la esperanza
The story of two women who meet in a bardo. In this dreamlike space, they gradually unravel their conflicts. At 8:00 p.m. 🌙🎭
Afrobeach Tulum
Experience the ultimate blend of Afrobeats, Dancehall and soulful rhythms, it's going to be a rooftop party! From 8:00 pm to 2:00 am
4ta Feria Internacional del Libro Cancún
“Promote reading among the public. FOR A CITY OF READERS.” 📚
Tulum Air Show 2026
🚀 Be part of the Air Show Tulum 2026 The skyline of Tulum will witness a unique experience. An event that will bring together the aeronautics industry with the latest technological innovations in one of Mexico's most iconic destinations. 📆 From 23 to 26 April 2026
Cozumel Vivo Fest
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of Cozumel Vivo Fest: a festival where the sea, culture, and life intertwine to offer you transformative moments. For three days, immerse yourself in unique experiences that connect the ancestral with the contemporary: yoga masterclasses by the sea, meditations, talks with wise grandmothers and grandfathers, Mayan canoe journeys, creative workshops for children, and much more. All of this takes place while enjoying the natural paradise of Cozumel. 🌊✨🛶