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🎄✨ DECEMBER EVENTS IN MÉRIDA — HOLIDAY EDITION ✨🎄
Your guide to concerts, markets, exhibits & festive activities happening this month in Mérida!
📅 DECEMBER 3 — ART & CULTURE
Exhibition Opening: Alfredo Romero Campos – El Lugar Que Habito: 11 Años Recuperando Memorias
📍 Hartii Centro Cultural
🕗 7:00 PM
Alfredo celebrates 11 years of rescuing Mexico’s collective memory through the STRAPPO technique, rotulismo, and urban traces. A beautiful journey through time, memory, and visual culture in Mexico.
✨ A must for art lovers.
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📅 DECEMBER 3 — BALLET
Royal Ukrainian Ballet: El Cascanueces
With the Orquesta Sinfónica del Mayab
📍 Teatro Armando Manzanero
🕕 6:00 PM
🕣 8:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: TusBoletosMX https://tusboletos.mx/evento/royal-ukrainian-ballet-presenta-el-cascanueces-en-merida
A magical holiday classic with live orchestra — perfect for families and lovers of Christmas traditions.
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🍽️ Inaugural Dinner: Holoch x Casa Lool
Thursday, December 4th · 8:00 PM
📍Patio Petanca
• Five-course fine dining by Chef Obed Reyes
• Art exhibition by Casa Lool
• Live music by Peninsular Blues Trío
• Cost: $850 MXN
• Reservations: 999 357 0775
A beautiful opening night bringing together gastronomy, art, and live blues.
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📅 DECEMBER 5 – JANUARY 6 — FAMILY FUN
Villa Navideña at Parque La Plancha
📍 Parque la Plancha
✨ Lights, music, festive installations & activities for all ages.
🎶 Special performance: Orquesta Sinfónica de Yucatán — December 14
💰 Free entry
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🌿 Botanical Printing Workshop
Saturday, December 6th · 6 PM – 8 PM
📍Patio Petanca
Cost: $500 MXN
Imparted by LAV. Ruanda Nuñez Zapata
Dive into the beauty of local flora through a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn botanical stamping techniques on paper and fabric. Creative, natural, and perfect for art lovers.
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📅 DECEMBER 5–7 — CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎄
CAAY Christmas Art & Craft Fair
📍 Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI, Salón Uxmal 3
🕙 10 AM – 9 PM
🎄 Over 70 artists & artisans featuring high-quality paper art, woodwork, textiles, clay, jewelry, glass, leather, objets d’art & more.
A perfect spot for holiday shopping and supporting Yucatán’s creative community.
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📅 DECEMBER 11 — SYMPHONY CONCERT 🎶
Yucatán Symphony Orchestra
📍 Palacio de la Música
🕗 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets available at the box office and at: sinfonicadeyucatan.com.mx/web/venta
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📅 DECEMBER 12 — HOLIDAY MARKET 🎁
Alba Colectiva Christmas Market
📍 Al Taglio Pizza & Caffe (Barrio de Santiago)
🕚 11 AM – 6 PM
🌿 Beautiful local brands: Ávila Sotres, Agueda León, Anturio, Mala Joya, OLEVA Cosmética, Todomodo & more.
Perfect for holiday shopping and supporting Mérida’s creative community.
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📅 DECEMBER 13 — HOLIDAY BAZAAR 🎄
MEL Holiday Bazaar 2025
📍 Mérida English Library – Calle 53 x 66/68 Centro
🕔 5 PM – 9 PM
🎁 Handcrafts, clothes, décor, jewelry, books, plants & more.
A beloved community event for holiday shopping.
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📅 DECEMBER 14 — SYMPHONY CONCERT 🎶
Yucatán Symphony Orchestra
📍 Auditorio Parque La Plancha
🕖 7:00 PM
✨ FREE ADMISSION
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📅 DECEMBER 18 — MUSIC
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran
📍 Palacio de la Música
🕘 9:00 PM
🎶 Strings + candlelight ambience
💸 20% discount available
A magical musical experience blending two iconic pop artists.
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📅 DECEMBER 18 — MUSIC
Candlelight: Tributo a Adele
📍 Palacio de la Música
🕖 7:00 PM
💸 10% discount
One of the most beloved Candlelight programs — emotional, powerful, and atmospheric.
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📅 DECEMBER 20 — MUSIC
Candlelight: Lo Mejor de Hans Zimmer
📍 Palacio de la Música
🕖 7:00 PM
💸 10% discount
For movie lovers and soundtrack fans — an immersive candlelit tribute to Zimmer’s cinematic masterpieces.
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📅 DECEMBER 20 — MUSIC
Candlelight: Clásicos de Navidad
📍 Palacio de la Música
✨ Holiday classics performed in candlelight
💸 From MX$283.50
Perfect to get into the Christmas spirit.
