{"id":95665,"date":"2025-01-28T13:08:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.plalla.com\/playa-del-carmen-carnival-2025-dates-artists-and-everything-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:28:59","slug":"playa-del-carmen-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026: Dates, Official Lineup, and Parades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026<\/strong> is one of the most important cultural events of the year in the Riviera Maya. It will be held from February 8th to 17th; during these days, the city is filled with music, parades, &#8220;comparsas&#8221; (dance groups), and free headline concerts in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The main activities take place at the <strong>Plaza 28 de Julio<\/strong>, with headline events beginning daily at <strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong>, combining tradition, local talent, and national and international artists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2172ef15e7c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2172ef15e7c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Official_Lineup_Playa_del_Carmen_Carnival_2026\" >Official Lineup: Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Parade_and_Activity_Schedules\" >Parade and Activity Schedules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Parade_Routes_and_Meeting_Points\" >Parade Routes and Meeting Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Program_Highlights\" >Program Highlights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Saturday_February_14_%E2%80%93_Valentines_Day\" >Saturday, February 14 &#8211; Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Sunday_February_15\" >Sunday, February 15<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Monday_February_16\" >Monday, February 16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/playa-del-carmen-carnival\/#Important_Information_for_Attendees\" >Important Information for Attendees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Lineup_Playa_del_Carmen_Carnival_2026\"><\/span>Official Lineup: Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-113236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/progama-completo-carnaval-playa-del-carmen-2026.webp\" alt=\"Official Lineup Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026\" width=\"1236\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/progama-completo-carnaval-playa-del-carmen-2026.webp 1236w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/progama-completo-carnaval-playa-del-carmen-2026-1187x1536.webp 1187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1236px) 100vw, 1236px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The carnival will feature headline concerts almost every night, closing each day with high-attendance musical performances at the main square:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 14:<\/strong> Bellakath<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 15:<\/strong> Santa Fe Klan<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 16:<\/strong> NSQK<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 17:<\/strong> 90&#8217;s Pop Tour (Grand Finale)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parade_and_Activity_Schedules\"><\/span>Parade and Activity Schedules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For those planning to attend the float parades, it is important to note that the schedules are designed to travel down the famous 5th Avenue before the concerts begin:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Event<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Suggested Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 8<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Election of Carnival Kings &amp; Queens (All categories)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Starting at 6:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 11<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Official Inauguration and Coronation of the Kings &amp; Queens<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 13, 14, and 15<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Grand Float Parades<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 14 to 17<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Headline Concerts (Plaza 28 de Julio)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Starting at 10:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 17<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Reading of the Testament and Burning of &#8220;Juan Carnaval&#8221;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-112734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lara-campos-playa-del-carmen.webp\" alt=\"Children's show La Rana Ren\u00e9 and Lara Campos\" width=\"1078\" height=\"969\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parade_Routes_and_Meeting_Points\"><\/span>Parade Routes and Meeting Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The parades are the heart of the carnival. To ensure you don&#8217;t miss anything, here are the exact starting and ending points:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Float Parades (Feb 13, 14, and 15):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting Point:<\/strong> They begin at <strong>Quinta Alegr\u00eda<\/strong> (corner of Constituyentes Ave. and 5th Ave.) at <strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> They travel south along the entire <strong>5th Avenue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End Point:<\/strong> They turn on Ju\u00e1rez Ave. to conclude at <strong>Plaza 28 de Julio<\/strong> (in front of the City Hall).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pedestrian Parade (Feb 16):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting Point:<\/strong> Begins at <strong>5th Avenue and 10th North St<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> A more traditional route focused on batucadas and Brazilian comparsas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Program_Highlights\"><\/span>Program Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_February_14_%E2%80%93_Valentines_Day\"><\/span>Saturday, February 14 &#8211; Valentine&#8217;s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Float Parade (Starts at Quinta Alegr\u00eda).<\/li>\n<li><strong>8:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Presentation of the Children\u2019s and LGBTQ+ Kings &amp; Queens dance groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Headline concert by <strong>Bellakath<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday_February_15\"><\/span>Sunday, February 15<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Second day of the massive parade on 5th Avenue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>8:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Presentations by the &#8220;Let&#8217;s Playa&#8221; Kings and guest dance groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Headline concert by <strong>Santa Fe Klan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monday_February_16\"><\/span>Monday, February 16<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Pedestrian parade and Samba Night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>9:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Official awards ceremony for the winning dance groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Headline concert by <strong>NSQK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Information_for_Attendees\"><\/span>Important Information for Attendees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> All events and concerts at the square are completely free of charge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrival:<\/strong> For the headline concerts, it is recommended to arrive at the square at least 2 hours early to secure a good spot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transportation:<\/strong> Due to the parades, 5th Avenue and the streets surrounding Plaza 28 de Julio will be closed to vehicle traffic starting in the afternoon. Plan accordingly!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Playa del Carmen Carnival 2026<\/strong> is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the culture, music, and local traditions. Whether you live in the Riviera Maya or are just visiting, this event is a must-see.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think about this information?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We would love to hear your opinion. If you have any comments, doubts, or questions regarding schedules or locations, feel free to add them in the comments section below. We are here to help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you found this article helpful, don&#8217;t hesitate to share it on your favorite social networks! 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