Festival of Traditions of Life and Death 2024
Quintana Roo will be the guest state for the Festival of Traditions of Life and Death 2024 edition. Join the celebration and discover the customs and traditions of the Mexican Caribbean, as well as the music, gastronomy, and artistic expressions that highlight the beauty and cultural importance of the country's southeast.
Celebrate in Xcaret the return of the souls of the faithful departed from October 30th to November 3rd!
Activities
After a year of hard work, Xcaret is hosting different artistic expressions in a journey through the Day of the Dead traditions, reflected through the unique style each artist imprints on their art on this special date in Mexico.
Dance
Folkloric ballet, Pre-Hispanic and contemporary dance presentations, rituals and festivity choreographies.
Theater
Circus theater, puppets, community theater, and regional theater are some of the performances you will enjoy in the 2024 edition, with artists from our invited state and much more.
Music
Enjoy the musical expressions of Quintana Roo, the harmonies, and the exciting rhythm of its traditional vaquerías. There will also be special guests and traditional music from the Yucatan Peninsula. This year's Gala Concert will feature the pop band Reik.
Secondary venues
The 2024 Festival of Life and Death Traditions has an official secondary venue: Playa del Carmen City Theater. Hotel Xcaret México, Hotel Xcaret Arte, and La Casa de la Playa will be official venues from October 29th to November 3rd, with several artists performing at this spectacular place.
How to get to the Festival?
You can get to the Festival by car, and there is free parking. You can also arrive by bus since the ADO bus line has defined schedules departing from Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Xcaret is at the Chetumal—Puerto Juarez Federal Highway KM 282, just minutes south of Playa del Carmen.
