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Hanal Pixán, the Maya Day of the Dead, fills the first days of November, the electronic live act Stavroz plays Papaya Playa Project on Sunday 1 November, and the Gypsy Disco special at Gitano Jungle follows on Friday 20 November. The month, day by day.
TULUM — This is the monthly culture and events guide for people who live in Tulum or are staying for weeks. It covers the dates for things to do in Tulum November 2026, from beach clubs to pueblo traditions.
November opens with a major local observance: Hanal Pixán, the Maya-inflected Day of the Dead, marked at the start of the month. The first weekend is the emotional and social peak, with altars, music and late-night electronic sets along the beach road.
After that the month quietens, then picks up again around the Revolution Day public holiday on Monday 16 November and the Gypsy Disco special at Gitano Jungle on Friday 20 November.The Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine Festival has announced its programme but not its exact dates, so it is listed below as announced.
Check the official pages named below for late additions.
Early November: Hanal Pixán and Día de Muertos
Sunday 1 November, doors 8:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.
UMBRAL: Día de Muertos, Stavroz live
Papaya Playa Project, Km 4.5 Tulum-Boca Paila road · from MXN 1,430 (about US$77) for holders of a Tulum voter ID (INE, Mexico’s national ID card) up to MXN 4,262.50 (about US$228) with the Dinner with Moon package · Ticket Fairy, a ticketing platform · rate about MXN 18.7 per US$
Papaya Playa Project, a beach club on the Boca Paila road, presents its UMBRAL series with Stavroz and O.S.O., two electronic live acts, inside a Day of the Dead production. Doors open at 8:00 p.m., last entry is 12:50 a.m. and the night ends at 3:00 a.m. Entry is 18+ with valid ID, no re-entry.
Sunday 1 November, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Concert Night | Hanal Pixán
Vesica Tulum Cenote Club · from MXN 240 (about US$13) early bird, MXN 390 (about US$21) with wine · Ticket Fairy · rate about MXN 18.7 per US$
Vesica Tulum hosts a Santuario Concert Night for Hanal Pixán, pairing Mexican music with the cenote setting. It is a quieter alternative to the beach-club parties the same night.
Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November, programme varies
Festival de Vida y Muerte Traditions 2026
Xcaret Park, a theme park near Playa del Carmen · Price not stated in the verified listing
The Festival de Tradiciones de Vida y Muerte 2026 runs from Friday 30 October through Monday 2 November at Xcaret Park, with performances, workshops, altars and installations. It is outside Tulum but relevant to residents who want a full-scale production without travelling to Mexico City. Book through Grupo Xcaret’s official ticketing site.
Mid-November: Revolution Day and the Quiet Stretch
Monday 16 November, all day
Revolution Day public holiday
Throughout Tulum · Free
Mexico observes the Mexican Revolution public holiday on the third Monday of November, which falls on 16 November in 2026. Many government offices close and workers are entitled to the day off, so plan errands that need official paperwork for another day.
Late November: Dinner, Dancing and the Social Scene
Friday 20 November, doors 6:00 p.m., runs late
Gypsy Disco Especial Edition
Gitano Jungle, Tulum Hotel Zone · from MXN 290 (about US$16) with welcome drink, up to MXN 6,600 (about US$353) VIP · rate about MXN 18.7 per US$
Gitano Jungle, a jungle venue in the Hotel Zone, hosts a special edition of its dinner-and-dance night. The early doors make it a good option for a long dinner that turns into dancing without a separate club ticket. Book through the venue or event booking page, and reserve a table if you want dinner rather than just the dance floor.
Running All Month
November 2026, exact dates not yet published
Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine Festival — Rising Phoenix
Multiple Tulum locations, including beaches, cenotes, hotels and wellness resorts · Price not published
The announced programme combines food, drink, fitness, music, art and wellness across six days in November, but exact dates were not published at the time of writing. Check the festival’s official site for the calendar and registration details. It is worth watching because the multi-venue format tends to include events in both the pueblo and the beach zone.
Planning Your Tulum in November
November is generally warm and drier than the rainy summer months, so beach and cenote days are usually more reliable. Check the national forecast from Mexico’s weather service before planning outdoor days.
Monday 16 November is the Revolution Day public holiday, so many government offices close and workers are entitled to the day off.For night events along the Boca Paila beach road, book taxis in advance or arrange a designated driver, and check parking with the venue.
For Stavroz and the Vesica concert, tickets are sold on Ticket Fairy, a ticketing platform. For Xcaret, use Grupo Xcaret’s official ticketing site, and for the Gypsy Disco, use the venue or event booking page.
For late additions, check the Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine Festival site and the venues’ own pages, because several November programmes were still being finalised.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main things to do in Tulum in November 2026?
The main highlights are the Hanal Pixán events at the start of November, Stavroz live at Papaya Playa Project on 1 November, and Gypsy Disco Especial Edition on 20 November.
Is Día de Muertos celebrated in Tulum?
Yes. Tulum marks Hanal Pixán, the local Maya Day of the Dead tradition, at the start of November, with events on 1 November.
How much are tickets for Stavroz at Papaya Playa Project?
Tickets run from MXN 1,430 (about US$77) for holders of a Tulum voter ID (INE) up to MXN 4,262.50 (about US$228) with the Dinner with Moon package, sold on Ticket Fairy.
Is there a public holiday in Tulum in November 2026?
Monday 16 November is the Revolution Day public holiday in Mexico. Many government offices close and workers are entitled to the day off.
Sources: ticketfairy.com, ticketfairy.com, grupoxcaret.com, tulumfswf.com, tulumbible.com, Federal Labour Law (diputados.gob.mx). Pesos converted at about MXN 18.7 per US$ (RT, 27 October 2026). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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