Playa del Carmen

Groove to the Tropi-cool Sounds of Riviera Maya Jazz Festival

The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival in Playa del Carmen is a tropical paradise where world-class jazz meets crystal-clear waters. Featuring legendary and rising talents, this free-access festival is a musical fiesta like no other! Don't miss the 2023 edition.

Mexicanist

Nov 6, 2023 — 3 min read

Groovin' to the rhythm of the waves at the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival.

We've got a scoop for you that's as hot as the sun-kissed beaches of the Riviera Maya and as cool as the smoothest jazz riffs. Imagine a place where the sweet serenade of saxophones mingles with the soothing sounds of the ocean waves. Your toes buried in warm sand while your soul dances to the rhythms of legends and rising stars. Welcome to the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, the ultimate harmony of music and paradise.

It's All About Location

Let's kick things off with the setting – the Riviera Maya, a stretch of coastline in Mexico that's like a slice of heaven on Earth. Pristine beaches, lush jungles, and ancient Mayan ruins; what more could you ask for? This isn't your typical music festival held in a concrete jungle. No siree, this one takes place just a stone's throw away from the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Mother Nature herself must be a jazz enthusiast.

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