Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The Cozumel Carnival 2026 will officially get underway with a high-profile concert by Gloria Trevi, who will headline the opening night on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 p.m. at the Moby Dick Entertainment Center. The performance will feature Trevi’s greatest hits and sets the tone for one of the oldest and most significant carnival celebrations in Quintana Roo.
Ticket sales for the concert begin Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at a booth installed at the Municipal Palace, with prices set at 500 pesos presale and 600 pesos on the day of the event. That same day also marks the official presentation of candidates for the 2026 Carnival Kings and Queens, signaling the formal start of the carnival season.
A Carnival with Deep Roots on Cozumel
Carnival in Cozumel dates back more than 150 years, making it one of Mexico’s longest continuously celebrated carnivals. Traditionally held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the festival blends music, dance, satire, elaborate costumes, and massive parades that draw locals and visitors alike. Over time, Cozumel’s carnival has grown into a major cultural and tourism event, known for its inclusive competitions, themed dances, and nationally recognized musical acts.
About Gloria Trevi
Gloria Trevi is one of Mexico’s most influential pop artists, with a career spanning more than three decades. Known for her bold style, high-energy performances, and chart-topping hits like “Todos Me Miran” and “Pelo Suelto,” Trevi continues to headline major festivals and concerts across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe—making her a marquee choice to launch Carnival 2026.
Full Cozumel Carnival 2026 Schedule
- Friday, February 6: Wapayasos and Juana Guadalupe performances; voting for Kings of Diversity (location to be confirmed).
- Saturday, February 7: Lasso performance; voting for Youth Kings and Queens; farewell to the 2025 Kings and Queens (location to be confirmed).
- Sunday, February 8: Luli Pampín performance and presentation of Children’s Kings and Queens.
- Saturday, February 14: First Grand Carnival Parade (6:00 p.m., starting at the Municipal Palace); María José concert and costume contests at Moby Dick Entertainment Center.
- Saturday, February 14: Los Súper Lamas and Raquel Bigorra performance at Quintana Roo Park.
- Sunday, February 15: Second Grand Carnival Parade; Los Socios del Ritmo and Alexander Acha; Torito Wacax Che contest and presentation of Kings and Queens at Moby Dick Entertainment Center.
- Sunday, February 15: Chico Che Chico and Che Maney performance (Tabasco-themed popular dance) at Quintana Roo Park.
- Monday, February 16: Headline artist to be announced January 31; concert at APIQROO.
- Tuesday, February 17: Third and Final Grand Carnival Parade; Margarita “La Diosa de la Cumbia” and Junior Klan at Quintana Roo Park.
With international artists, family-friendly events, and traditions rooted in island history, Cozumel Carnival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic editions in recent years.
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