Mexico City Stages a Massive ‘Thriller’ Dance Today at the Monumento a la Revolución
Key Facts
- The event. Mass ‘Thriller’ tribute dance — free and open to the public.
- When. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1 p.m.
- Where. Monumento a la Revolución, Plaza de la República, Tabacalera.
- Who organizes. The community Yo Sí Bailo Michael Jackson, which has kept the tradition alive for years.
- Rehearsals. Free practice sessions ran Sundays at 1 p.m. at the ‘Banca Jackson’ through August 23.
A free mass Thriller dance in Mexico City takes over the Monumento a la Revolución on Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m., organized by the community Yo Sí Bailo Michael Jackson — zombie costumes encouraged, no experience required.
Mexico City’s most photogenic flash mob is back: hundreds of zombies dance Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in unison at the Monumento a la Revolución this Saturday afternoon.
Thriller Dance Mexico City: A Tradition That Refuses to Die
The mass Thriller dance in Mexico City has become one of the capital’s most beloved pop rituals: dancers of all ages and skill levels gather in zombie makeup and ragged costumes to perform Michael Jackson’s 1983 choreography in perfect sync.
The organizer, the community Yo Sí Bailo Michael Jackson, held free Sunday rehearsals through August at the so-called ‘Banca Jackson’ — but walk-ins are welcome, and the choreography is forgiving.
Why the Monumento a la Revolución
The Monumento a la Revolución’s vast plaza is one of the few central spaces that can absorb hundreds of synchronized dancers plus the crowds that come to film them.
The monument’s plaza is also hosting the Feria del Nopal food fair all weekend — making this corner of Tabacalera the city’s busiest free-fun zone on Saturday.
How to Join or Watch
Show up before 1 p.m.; zombie costume and makeup earn you a spot in the front rows, but spectators without costumes line the plaza edges for free.
Getting there: Metro Revolución (Line 2) and Metrobús Plaza de la República drop you at the plaza; expect closures on surrounding streets during the dance.
What Else Is Free in CDMX This Weekend
The Thai Festival 2026 runs free at Cenart on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Muay Thai demonstrations, food stalls and live music.
Los Pinos hosts a free Celebration of the Bean on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with cooking, talks and a local-products market; the José José exhibition in Azcapotzalco — costumes, records and a hologram of the ‘Prince of Song’ — stays free through August 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the mass Thriller dance in Mexico City?
Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Monumento a la Revolución — entry is free.
Do I need to know the choreography to join?
No — the organizers held free Sunday rehearsals in August, but anyone can join on the day; the crowd carries you through the steps.
Who organizes the CDMX Thriller tribute?
The community Yo Sí Bailo Michael Jackson, which has staged the mass tribute for years.
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Sources: Ciudad de México Secreta; Yo Sí Bailo Michael Jackson.
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