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Riviera Maya Jazz Festival

Late November 2026

2026

Late November 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Playa del Carmen

What it is

Riviera Maya Jazz Festival explained

Free concerts on the sand at Parque Fundadores, running since 2003 and consistently the best-programmed music weekend on the coast.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Playa del Carmen tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, explained

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What is Riviera Maya Jazz Festival?

Free concerts on the sand at Parque Fundadores, running since 2003 and consistently the best-programmed music weekend on the coast. It's a music event held in Playa del Carmen.

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When is Riviera Maya Jazz Festival in 2026?

Riviera Maya Jazz Festival runs Late November 2026 in Playa del Carmen. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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Is Riviera Maya Jazz Festival free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Riviera Maya Jazz Festival?

Book a room in Playa del Carmen itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Playa del Carmen also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026