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Palacio Maya is at the heart of a calendar that moves from Día de Muertos and Mexican Independence to weeks of live shows, Christmas celebrations, and a New Year’s Eve with a live orchestra.

The Holiday Season

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2026
October 31–November 1
7:00 PM
Día de Muertos at Palacio Maya  Image: Día de Muertos at Palacio Maya

Día de Muertos

Palacio Maya

Two nights of Día de Muertos at Palacio Maya.

A costume contest and pumpkin decorating bring guests together for the celebration.

Seats100
PriceCharged à la carte
Who it’s forGuests
Book throughJoy Center
24
December
8:00 PM–1:00 AM

Happy Holidays

Limón & Sal and Palacio Maya

300 seats for Christmas Eve, with the celebration continuing past midnight.

A Christmas buffet with an open bar, a toast at the table, and a DJ keeping the night going after dinner.

Seats300
PriceAnnounced in November
Reservations openNovember 15
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room
31
December
8:00 PM–3:00 AM

A Brilliant New Year

Palacio Maya

Five hundred guests. A live orchestra. One midnight toast.

An international buffet and open bar lead into a live orchestra and the midnight toast as 500 guests welcome the new year together.

Seats500
PriceAnnounced in November
Reservations openNovember 15
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room

Early in the Year

JANUARY – MARCH 2027
6
January
7:00–9:00 PM

Cutting the Rosca

Palacio Maya

300 guests for one of the first Mexican traditions of the year.

Cut the Rosca de Reyes together, followed by piñatas and dancing. Whoever finds the figurine keeps the tradition going with tamales in February.

Seats300
PriceFree
Who it’s forGuests
Book throughJoy Center
14
February
6:00–9:00 PM

A Toast to the Heart

Copacabana and Il Forno

Thirty couples. Two restaurants. One Valentine’s night.

A romantic dinner with a set menu at Copacabana and Il Forno.

Seats30 couples
PriceAnnounced in January
Reservations openFebruary 1
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room
14
February
4:00–9:00 PM

The Big Game

Palacio Maya

100 seats for Super Bowl LXI on the big screens.

Watch the game live, with activities running alongside throughout the afternoon and evening.

Seats100
PriceCharged à la carte
ReservationsNot required
DetailsVidantaWorld App
21–28
March
8:00–10:45 PM

Holy Week Shows

Palacio Maya

Eight nights of shows, dance, and live music.

Palacio Maya hosts a full week of evening entertainment throughout Holy Week.

Seats250
PriceCharged à la carte
ReservationsNot required
ScheduleVidantaWorld App

Spring and Summer

MAY – AUGUST 2027
10
May
1:00–10:30 PM

Celebrate Mom

Il Forno

Mother’s Day runs from lunch through dinner at Il Forno with a special set menu.

Seats50
PriceAnnounced in April
Reservations openMay 1
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room
17–31
July
8:00–10:45 PM

Summer Shows

Palacio Maya

Two weeks of shows, dance, and live music.

Summer nights at Palacio Maya bring a full program of entertainment to the stage.

Seats250
PriceCharged à la carte
ReservationsNot required
ScheduleVidantaWorld App
1–15
August
8:00–10:45 PM

Summer Shows

Palacio Maya

The summer run continues for another 15 nights.

Shows, dance, and live music continue at Palacio Maya through the first half of August.

Seats250
PriceCharged à la carte
ReservationsNot required
ScheduleVidantaWorld App
August 15–September 30
Lunch and dinner

Chiles en Nogada

Across the restaurants

More than six weeks for the dish Mexico waits all year to eat.

Chiles en nogada are served across the restaurants throughout their traditional season.

PriceCharged à la carte
ReservationsNot required
MenuVidantaWorld App

Fall

SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2027
15–16
September
8:00 PM–1:00 AM

Viva la Independencia

Palacio Maya

350 guests. Two nights. One ¡Viva México!

El Grito comes with a buffet, open bar, dancing, and live music until 1:00 AM.

Seats350
PriceAnnounced in August
Reservations openAugust 20
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room
1–2
November
7:00–9:00 PM

Día de Muertos

Pool and Palacio Maya

Two nights and 200 spots for Día de Muertos.

Pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, and dancing mark the celebration across both nights.

Seats200
PriceFree
Who it’s forGuests
DetailsVidantaWorld App

The Holiday Season

DECEMBER 2027
5
December
7:00 PM

Tree Lighting

Palacio Maya

300 guests for the night Christmas lights up the resort.

The Christmas tree lights up at Palacio Maya with live music for the evening.

Seats300
PriceFree
Who it’s forGuests
DetailsVidantaWorld App
20
December
7:00–9:00 PM

Posada Navideña

Palacio Maya

300 guests for a Mexican Christmas tradition.

Dancing, piñatas, Christmas sweets, and ponche come together for a traditional posada.

Seats300
PriceFree
Who it’s forGuests
DetailsVidantaWorld App
24–25
December
8:00 PM–1:00 AM

Happy Holidays

Limón & Sal and Palacio Maya

300 seats for two nights of Christmas celebrations.

The Christmas buffet returns with an open bar, a toast, and a DJ keeping the celebration going past midnight.

Seats300
PriceAnnounced in November
Reservations openNovember 15
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room
25
December
9:00–11:00 AM

Santa to Your Room

In your room

Thirty spots for a Christmas morning visit from Santa.

Santa delivers the presents directly to the room on Christmas morning.

Spots30
PriceAnnounced in December
Who it’s forGuests
Book throughJoy Squad
31
December
8:00 PM–3:00 AM

A Brilliant New Year

Palacio Maya

Five hundred guests. A live orchestra. One midnight toast.

An international buffet and open bar lead into a live orchestra and the midnight toast to welcome 2028.

Seats500
PriceAnnounced in November
Reservations openNovember 15
Book throughEvents Desk or Show Room

How to Book

EVENTS TEAMVisit the Events Desk or Show Room to reserve ticketed dinners and celebrations.
JOY CENTERComplimentary family activities are coordinated through the Joy Center and Joy Squad.
ON PROPERTYTimes, venues, and schedules are available in the VidantaWorld App during your stay.
MORE TO COMEPrices and additional event details are added as they are confirmed.

Several 2027 prices are still being set and will be published as they are confirmed. À la carte events are charged based on consumption. Prices are per person in Mexican pesos unless otherwise noted and may change. Capacities, venues, dates, times, and other event details are subject to operational confirmation.

Not Booked Yet?

There is still time to choose your dates and be here for the one you don’t want to miss.

Call 1-800-292-9446

OTHER DESTINATIONSEvery published agenda lives in the Celebration Guide.
ON PROPERTYTimes, venues, and menus are available in the VidantaWorld App throughout your stay.
QUESTIONSYour Concierge has the current times, menus, and availability.