Martin Garrix in Mexico City: Two Nights at the Palacio de los Deportes on October 16–17
Martin Garrix plays Mexico City on October 16 and 17, 2026: the Dutch superstar DJ brings two nights to the Palacio de los Deportes, with Colombia dates at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on December 4 and Medellín’s DAVIarena on December 5 closing his Latin American year.
For expats in CDMX, this is the biggest EDM booking of the autumn — two nights from the DJ who turned festival main stages into a science.
Key Facts
- Dates and venue. October 16–17, 2026, at the Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City.
- The artist. Martin Garrix — Dutch DJ and producer, multiple-time DJ Mag No. 1, behind ‘Animals’ and ‘Scared to Be Lonely’.
- Colombia follow-up. Bogotá, Movistar Arena (Dec 4) and Medellín, DAVIarena (Dec 5).
- The room. The Palacio de los Deportes, CDMX’s classic big dome for dance spectacles.
- Tickets. Via Ticketmaster México.
Martin Garrix Mexico City 2026: The Shows
Two nights at the Palacio de los Deportes — October 16 and 17 — give Mexico City the fullest Garrix production the market has seen: the full pyro-and-visuals mainstage show translated indoors.
The double booking reflects demand: Mexico is among Garrix’s top global streaming markets, and his CDMX shows have upgraded in scale with every visit.
From ‘Animals’ to Arena Headliner
Garrix was 17 when ‘Animals’ reset the EDM market in 2013; a decade later he is the genre’s most consistent headliner, with a catalog built for exactly the 18,000-capacity dome format.
His live sets mix the hits with unreleased IDs — the reason fans treat each tour leg as a preview of the next album cycle.
A Colombian December Follows
The Latin American run continues in December: Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on December 4 and Medellín’s new DAVIarena in Sabaneta on December 5 — the same weekend Karol G plays El Campín, making it Colombia’s biggest electronic-versus-pop concert weekend of the year.
For expats choosing between CDMX and Colombia: the Palacio shows are the production-first option, the Colombian dates the year-end party.
Practical Tips for Expats
The Palacio de los Deportes sits on the Ciudad Deportiva complex — metro stations Velódromo and Ciudad Deportiva serve it; EDM nights run late, so plan the return.
Both nights are Friday and Saturday; Saturday historically sells first — if you’re flexible, Friday offers the same show with more room.
Sources
SDP Noticias: confirmed concerts in Mexico 2026 · Concerts50: concerts in Colombia 2026–2027 agenda
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Martin Garrix play in Mexico City?
Martin Garrix plays the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on October 16 and 17, 2026.
Does Martin Garrix play in Colombia in 2026?
Yes — Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on December 4 and Medellín’s DAVIarena on December 5, 2026.
Where can I buy Martin Garrix Mexico City tickets?
Tickets are sold via Ticketmaster México.
What is Martin Garrix known for?
The Dutch DJ and producer broke through with ‘Animals’ in 2013 and has since become one of electronic music’s biggest global headliners.
Connected Coverage
Same weekend in CDMX: Two Door Cinema Club play the Pepsi Center WTC on October 15–16.
Sources: SDP Noticias, Concerts50 (consulted September 4, 2026).
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