Xcaret Mexico hosts its Life and Death Festival on 30 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 01:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Xcaret Mexico hosts the twentieth Festival of Life and Death from 30 October to 2 November 2026.
- The festival in Playa del Carmen includes offerings, altars, workshops, handicrafts, exhibitions, theatre, dance and gala concerts.
- Guanajuato is the guest state for the festival at Xcaret Mexico in 2026.
- The event is held at Xcaret Mexico in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Xcaret Mexico hosts the twentieth Festival of Life and Death from 30 October to 2 November 2026 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The cultural programme brings Day of the Dead traditions, art and performances together at the park.
Festival of Life and Death starts on 30 October
The operator confirms that the festival runs for four days, from 30 October to 2 November 2026. The programme includes food, offerings, altars, workshops, handicrafts, exhibitions, theatre, dances and gala concerts, according to the festival programme page.
The 2026 edition marks two decades of the festival. Guanajuato is the guest state, bringing its gastronomy, crafts and cultural traditions into the celebration. Grupo Xcaret places the event at Xcaret Park from 30 October to 2 November in its announcement of the 2026 edition.
Day of the Dead traditions shape the park programme
The festival connects the park's setting with a broad programme rather than a single performance. Visitors can encounter altars, offerings, workshops and displays alongside theatre, dance and concerts during the four-day event.
This combination gives the date a particular connection with the venue. The programme uses the park's landscapes and cultural spaces for a celebration rooted in Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, while the guest-state focus adds a regional dimension through Guanajuato.
Guanajuato brings a guest-state focus to 2026
The guest-state format is central to this year's edition. Guanajuato is presented through its food, craftsmanship and culture, alongside the rituals associated with the Day of the Dead.
The festival is therefore both a recurring cultural event and a specific 2026 programme. Its twentieth edition gives travellers a fixed period for visiting Playa del Carmen, with the principal event dates at the park running from 30 October to 2 November 2026.
Visiting Xcaret Mexico: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Festival of Life and Death takes place from 30 October to 2 November 2026 at Xcaret Mexico in Playa del Carmen.
- The programme includes offerings, altars, workshops, handicrafts, exhibitions, theatre, dance and gala concerts.
- The venue is in Playa del Carmen, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The operator gives the park address as Carretera Chetumal - Puerto Juarez km 282, Colonia Rancho Xcaret.
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Frequently asked questions about Xcaret Mexico
When does the Festival of Life and Death take place at Xcaret Mexico?
The festival runs from 30 October to 2 November 2026.
What is the Festival of Life and Death?
It is a four-day cultural programme marking Day of the Dead with offerings, altars, workshops, exhibitions, theatre, dance and concerts.
Where is Xcaret Mexico and how do you get there?
The park is in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, at Carretera Chetumal - Puerto Juarez km 282, Colonia Rancho Xcaret.
