Where can I celebrate Halloween in the Riviera Maya?

Use the day and vibe filters on this page: "Party" shows Halloween nights at bars, beach clubs and nightclubs, "Family & kids" shows trick-or-treat, costume contests and workshops, and "Día de Muertos" shows altars, parades and Janal Pixán festivals.

What is Janal Pixán?

Janal Pixán ("food of the souls" in Maya) is the Yucatán Peninsula's Día de Muertos tradition, celebrated October 31 – November 2. Families build altars with photos, candles, flowers and food like mucbipollo to welcome the souls of loved ones. Many towns hold public altars, parades and cultural events.

When is Día de Muertos 2026?

Halloween is October 31. Día de Muertos is November 1 (Día de Todos los Santos, honoring children) and November 2 (Día de los Fieles Difuntos, honoring adults); in the Yucatán Peninsula, Janal Pixán starts on October 31. Many events begin the week before — this page lists events from October 24 to November 2.

How do I add my Halloween or Día de Muertos event?

Submit it for free with the "Submit your event" link. Once approved, it appears on this page automatically if it mentions Halloween, Día de Muertos, Janal Pixán, catrinas, costumes or altars.

Halloween & Día de Muertos in the Riviera Maya (2026)

4 days to Halloween29 upcoming events · 3 cities

Costume parties, trick-or-treat for the kids, altars, catrinas and Janal Pixán — everything happening in the Riviera Maya this week, day by day.

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Today · Tuesday, October 27

Taller de pasta y arcilla moldeable
Today
TodayFREE
Centro de cultura y museo de Puerto Morelos4:00 PM
Tue, Oct 27
Puerto MorelosFREE

Tomorrow · Wednesday, October 28

Taller de papel y cartonería
Tomorrow
TomorrowFREE
Centro de cultura y museo de Puerto Morelos4:00 PM
Wed, Oct 28
Puerto MorelosFREE
Pumpking carving night
Tomorrow
Tomorrow$490 MXN
Coral coworking6:00 PM
Wed, Oct 28
Playa del Carmen$490 MXN

Thursday, October 29

Friday, October 30

Saturday, October 31Halloween

Sunday, November 1Día de Muertos

Monday, November 2Día de Muertos

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About & FAQ

Riviera Lowdown lists Halloween and Día de Muertos events in the Riviera Maya: Halloween parties and costume contests, trick-or-treat and family activities, and traditional Janal Pixán celebrations with altars, catrinas and food. Listings are updated daily from local venues and community submissions.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I celebrate Halloween in the Riviera Maya?: Use the day and vibe filters on this page: "Party" shows Halloween nights at bars, beach clubs and nightclubs, "Family & kids" shows trick-or-treat, costume contests and workshops, and "Día de Muertos" shows altars, parades and Janal Pixán festivals.
What is Janal Pixán?: Janal Pixán ("food of the souls" in Maya) is the Yucatán Peninsula's Día de Muertos tradition, celebrated October 31 – November 2. Families build altars with photos, candles, flowers and food like mucbipollo to welcome the souls of loved ones. Many towns hold public altars, parades and cultural events.
When is Día de Muertos 2026?: Halloween is October 31. Día de Muertos is November 1 (Día de Todos los Santos, honoring children) and November 2 (Día de los Fieles Difuntos, honoring adults); in the Yucatán Peninsula, Janal Pixán starts on October 31. Many events begin the week before — this page lists events from October 24 to November 2.
How do I add my Halloween or Día de Muertos event?: Submit it for free with the "Submit your event" link. Once approved, it appears on this page automatically if it mentions Halloween, Día de Muertos, Janal Pixán, catrinas, costumes or altars.