Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest 2026

The Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest returns for its third edition with more than two weeks of international concerts, workshops, master classes, artist residencies, talks, Silent Concerts, and cultural exchange activities.

Organized by Explayarte, the festival brings together artists from Mexico, France, the United States, and Spain while combining professional performances with free musical education and community programming.

October 1-16, 2026
Playa del Carmen

International Concert Series at Teatro de la Ciudad | 7 PM nightly
October 1: Emmanuel Mora Organ Trío and Rubén Pastor Trío
October 2: Sampling Is Beautiful and Kike Pat
October 3: Santa Sabina and Scott Paddock
October 4: Sole Giménez

Free Academic Program at Escuela Explayarte | October 5-16
Improvisation Workshop: Monday-Friday, 2:30-4 PM
Jazz Ensemble Workshop: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4 PM

Additional programming includes master classes, talks, artist residencies, Silent Concerts, and a book and vinyl exchange and sale.

Concert tickets are available at teatrodelaciudad.com. Follow @pdcjazzfest and visit playadelcarmenjazzfest.org for festival updates. Individual ticket prices were not included in the announcements.