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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Isla Holbox
Drop by the palapa bar at Hostel Tribu for live music, weekly salsa classes and Tuesday pub quizzes.
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.
Mérida
This cultural center on Plaza Grande always has something going on: films, concerts, art installations and other events, many of which are free.
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.
Cancún
Screens mostly Hollywood movies. Some are shown in English with Spanish subtitles, others are dubbed in Spanish.
