From the sandy shores of Cancun to the jungles of Tulum, visitors and locals of the Mexican Caribbean have plenty to look forward to this year with a killer lineup of lively festivals and events.
Oasis Dance U
Throughout March
Located at Grand Oasis Cancun, this year’s oceanfront lineup includes sets from Spanish house duo Los Santos, Australian DJ twins Nervo, Canadian dance-pop act Loud Luxury and chart-topping rapper Lil Jon. oasisdanceu.com
Art With Me
April 22 – 26
A mix of arts, music, wellness and culture, the community-driven festival will feature headliners including top indie acts Rhye, Nahko, Kerala Dust, Pillowtalk, Romare and more. The Tulum festival feature more than 300 events across town, from late-night concerts and sunset sessions to art installations and sustainability workshops. artwithme.org
Cancun Music Week
August 3 – 9
Premiering during Cancun’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the event will bring together the best of electronic music for a week-long celebration. cancunmusicweek.com
Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
Fall
The free festival returns this fall with another great lineup, which is set to be announced soon. Past artists have included Norah Jones, Bebel Gilberto, UB40, Lalah Hathaway and other legendary jazz artists. rivieramayajazzfestival.com
Cancun International Music Festival
October 22 – 31
This year will mark the event’s eighth edition, with this year’s festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth by hosting classical, electronic and jazz concerts. There will also be workshops, master classes and other fun events for instrumental music fans. fimcancun.com