Festival of Life and Death Traditions at Xcaret

Come and celebrate the Day of the Dead in Riviera Maya

Welcome the souls of the dead from October 30 to November 2. Enjoy the program of activities prepared by Xcaret to celebrate the spirits coming from beyond this world to reunite with their relatives and beloved ones for a few days.

The 13th edition of the Festival of Life and Death Traditions will have the state of Zacatecas as guest of honor, which will exhibit its culture and traditions through different artists and artisans. Also, there will be theater plays from Quebec, Canada to round up this edition’s program.

Different concerts, theater plays, dance, interactive workshops, the traditional All Hallow’s Eve mass, and other activities are part of the Day of the Dead. This Mexican festivity is considered a World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

The 2018 edition of the Festival of Life and Death Traditions at Xcaret will have for the first time, three gala concerts. Eugenia León and Ely Guerra will have a special appearance on October 31 and November 2, respectively. On November 1 there will be a show with both artists together on stage with an extraordinary setlist for the occasion.

Come to celebrate life and honor death at Xcaret, Mexico’s Majestic Paradise.

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Guests

Eugenia León

A renowned artist with great vocal strength and a 35 year career with 26 recorded albums.
PRESENTS: Eugenia León in Concert
Oct 31 & Nov 1

Ely Guerra

An intimate piano and voice concert, performing several Mexican songs.
PRESENTED BY: El Origen
November 1 & 2

Guest Artists from Quebec

Magnificent guest artists having funny performances for the whole family.
PRESENTED BY: Les Parfaits Inconnus, Les Foutoukours, and Les Soeurs Kif Kif
October 30, 31 and November 1, 2

The Thousand Demons Well

Through puppet theater, a storytale between a young girl and its water jug will come alive.
PRESENTED BY: Luna Morena
October 30, 31 and November 1, 2

Zacatecas, Guest State

Several dance, music, and theater artists will show through their performances, the culture of this northern Mexican State.
October 30, 31 and November 1, 2

Zacatecas is a Mexican state with a remarkable Colonial tradition enriched with mining activities. Its importance within the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (Royal Road of the Interior Land), in New Spain Viceroyalty and its influence on the Mexican Revolution, contribute to make Zacatecas a cultural treasure.