Mérida Fest 2026: Over 800 Artists for City Anniversary

Mérida, Mexico — The Mérida Fest will return in 2026 with an incredible lineup featuring the best in music, visual arts, literature, poetry, theater, and dance, with more than 170 activities across 80 venues in various neighborhoods of Mérida.

This event is open to the entire family, starting on January 5 with an inaugural concert that will delight the Merida audience with the voices of José Armando, María Teresa, María Basulto, and Eduardo Vázquez in their presentation “Con los Brazos Abiertos: Música sin Fronteras.”

In addition to hundreds of musical events and concerts with artists such as Francisco Cespedes, Alex Lora, Susana Zabaleta, and Los Juglares, the memory of maestro Armando Manzanero will be honored with the international premiere of a new concert called “Manzanero Regresa a Casa,” where various artists will have the opportunity to share the stage with maestro Manzanero through the magic of artificial intelligence.

Finally, the festival will conclude with a grand finale featuring Reik in concert as part of their 2026 tour.

All presentations and activities will be free and open to the entire family.