Playa del Carmen
This beachside bar and grill stages live music, along with a fun belly-dancing and fire-dancing show. The fire-dancing comes later in the evening (around…
Must-see entertainment in Yucatán Peninsula
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Isla Cozumel
Rock cover bands, some surprisingly good, play fun sunset shows several times a week. If you get tired of the beer routine, order a cocktail or potent…
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Cancún
Part nightclub, part live music venue, the exclusive H Roof has emerged as one of the Zona Hotelera's top after-hours spots. On most nights, resident or…
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Cancún
Local musicians and artists gather at this muralled underground venue, which operates as a restaurant and gallery as well. In Mora Mora's rear garden, you…
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Playa del Carmen
The self-proclaimed 'Fine Music House' hosts a wide range of live music, from hip-shaking cumbias (music originating from Colombia) to reggae and ska…
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Galeón Pirata Espacio Cultural
Laguna Bacalar
This indie cultural center hosts live music, art exhibits, movie screenings and plays, while doubling as a restaurant-bar. Hours can be erratic, but when…
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Mahahual
Not only does this feel-good Italian-owned place make some of the best pizza in town, it's also one of the few spots in Mahahual where you can catch…
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Isla Cozumel
Though the cocktails here barely pass muster, there are some pretty decent live acts – not only covers, but some nice original stuff too. The beers are…
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Campeche
Incidents from Campeche’s pirate past are reenacted several nights a week at the Puerta de Tierra. It’s a Disneyesque extravaganza with lots of cannon…
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Mérida
Strippers, drag queens and karaoke are the reasons to come to Blue, which is a bit far from the center near the Paseo de Montejo. Great shows and a casual…
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Chichén Itzá
Weather permitting, the 45-minute light-and-sound show begins each evening at 8pm in summer and 7pm in winter. You must preorder your tickets online.
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Isla Holbox
Drop by the palapa bar at Hostel Tribu for live music, weekly salsa classes and Tuesday pub quizzes.
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Mérida
This cultural center on Plaza Grande always has something going on: films, concerts, art installations and other events, many of which are free.
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Isla Mujeres
Drinks and food are nothing special here but if the Cuban salsa band is playing it's definitely worth sticking around for some dancing.
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Cancún
Screens mostly Hollywood movies. Some are shown in English with Spanish subtitles, others are dubbed in Spanish.
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