Janal Pixán 2026 — Sunday Night
The second day of Playa del Carmen's Janal Pixán celebration brings one of the festival's most memorable traditions to the streets: the U Xiimbal Pixano'ob — Procession of Souls.
Beginning on Fifth Avenue, the procession makes its way toward Plaza 28 de Julio, where visitors can admire the monumental Day of the Dead altar, explore the Ofrenda y Memoria exhibition and enjoy an evening of regional food, handmade crafts and cultural performances.
The day's activities also include an experimental graphic arts workshop, a children's Pixán Peek competition and special gastronomic presentations featuring traditional peninsular dishes and creative interpretations of pan de muerto.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Activities from 6:00 PM
Locations: Art Gallery, Fifth Avenue and Plaza 28 de Julio, Playa del Carmen
Program:
6:00 PM — Art Gallery
- Experimental graphic arts workshop
6:00 PM — Plaza 28 de Julio Amphitheater
- Pixán Peek competition and awards
- Cultural performances: Pixano'ob, Sáasilo'ob — Departed Souls, Beings of Light
6:30 PM — Fifth Avenue
- U Xiimbal Pixano'ob — Procession of Souls, traveling from Avenida Constituyentes to Plaza 28 de Julio
7:00 PM — Plaza 28 de Julio
- Monumental Day of the Dead altar
- Ofrenda y Memoria traditional altar exhibition
- Artisan market and gastronomic corridor
- Cultural performances from Quintana Roo and Yucatán
- Mega Catrina pan de muerto presentation by Universidad Vizcaya
- Sabores Peninsulares: Pib regional food presentation