The Xmatkuil Fair 2024 in Yucatan is an exciting event with a diverse lineup of artists and events, scheduled to take place from November 8th to December 1st at the Montejo Entertainment Center, Teatro del Pueblo, and the reopened Xmatkuil bullring. The fair will feature free events, as well as paid concerts and activities, including four shows in the arena by Alicia Villarreal, Fey, Lupillo Rivera, and Molotov.
The event schedule includes a wide range of musical genres, from banda to rock and pop. On November 8th, Friday, Banda Los Recoditos will perform at the Montejo Entertainment Center, followed by Panteón Rococó on Saturday the 9th, and Ina on Sunday the 10th.
Additional events include performances by Los Esquivel, Luis Alfonso, and Fuerza Regida on Monday the 11th; La Casetera on Friday the 15th; Santa Fe Klan on Saturday the 16th; Ángeles Azules on Sunday the 17th; Picus on Friday the 22nd; Kapó and Manuel Turizo on Saturday the 23rd; El Tri on Friday the 29th; María José on Saturday the 30th; and Arrolladora Banda Limón on Sunday, December 1st.
The Teatro del Pueblo will also host a variety of events, including performances by Nani Namú and Mactá on November 8th; Dzereco and Nohoch on November 9th and 23rd; Original Banda El Limón on the 10th; Super Lamas on the 12th; Super Caracoles on the 13th; Ronda Machetera on the 14th; wrestling events on Friday the 15th and Sunday the 1st of December; Tila and Ruperta Pérez Sosa on Sunday the 17th; Sonora Santanera and María Fernanda on Monday the 18th; Junior Klan on Tuesday the 19th; Las Amponas (Burrita Burrona and Turbulence Drag) on Wednesday the 20th; Pulpo and his keyboards on Thursday the 21st; Play Now on Friday the 22nd; Chicho Che Chico on Sunday the 24th; Tía Chayo on Monday the 25th; Máster Cumbia on Tuesday the 26th; Nelson Kanzela on Wednesday the 27th; and Boby Pulido on Thursday, November 28th.
The Xmatkuil bullring will also host four concerts: Alicia Villarreal on Saturday the 9th; Fey on Friday the 15th; Lupillo Rivera on Friday the 22nd; and Molotov on Friday the 29th. Bullfighting events are scheduled for Sundays, with performances by Román Collado and Héctor Gutiérrez, Antonio Ferrera and Uriel Moreno “el Zapata.” On November 30th, an international boxing match will take place, featuring Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt against an Argentine opponent.
The entry price to the Xmatkuil Fair 2024 is 30 pesos, with parking available for 40 pesos. The event is expected to attract 3 million visitors, breaking last year’s record of 2.6 million. A collective wedding will be held on November 30th, allowing hundreds of couples to get married in a single ceremony, attended by Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena.
Visitors can reach the fairgrounds via Calle 50 Sur or public transportation, with bus stops located at the San Benito market and other routes passing over the Mérida periférico. The event is expected to be a memorable experience for attendees from Yucatán and beyond.
Source: Diario de Yucatan
