Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil 2026: Free Concerts and Full Lineup for November 6-29

Crowds gathered in front of a concert stage at the Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil fairgrounds south of Mérida

Mérida, Yucatán — The Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil 2026 will offer a packed schedule of free concerts and stage shows across its 24 days of activities, organizers announced.

The traditional Yucatecan fair runs from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 29, at the Xmatkuil fairgrounds south of Mérida. Cumbia and tropical music groups, variety shows and lucha libre bouts are among the free entertainment lined up, most of it at the Teatro del Pueblo.

Free Concerts at the Teatro del Pueblo

  • November 6: La Tradicional Vaquería
  • November 7: ¡Mega Boom!
  • November 9: Viri Primera
  • November 10: Los Súper Lamas
  • November 11: El Pulpo y Sus Teclados
  • November 12: Máster Kumbia
  • November 13: Lucha Libre
  • November 16: Pilón
  • November 17: Chico Che Chico
  • November 18: Nelson Kanzela
  • November 20: Junior Klan
  • November 21-22: Maratón de Música
  • November 23: Los Flamers
  • November 24: Los Súper Caracoles
  • November 25: Paleto
  • November 26-28: Maratón de Música
  • November 29: Lucha Libre

The free program will also feature performances by Nani Namu, Mactá, La Tía Chayo, Tila María Sesto, Ruperta Pérez Sosa and Chapa Show, among others.

National and International Acts

Beyond the free shows, the fair will host concerts on other stages with nationally and internationally known artists:

  • November 6: Original Banda El Limón
  • November 7: Deorro and 3BallMty
  • November 18: Reik
  • November 19: Ha-Ash and Matisse
  • November 25: Los Caligaris and Los Auténticos Decadentes
  • November 26: Cañaveral
  • November 27: Santos Bravos
  • November 29: Bronco

The Palenque de Xmatkuil will also host its own slate of shows as part of the wider fair program.

24 Days of Activities

In all, the fair will span 24 days at the Xmatkuil fairgrounds, offering concerts, spectacles, carnival rides, food, exhibitions and activities for visitors of all ages.

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