Arena Festival Playa del Carmen 2025

The hottest circuit party of the Winter Season!

Every year, at the end of Winter, Mexico hosts the biggest gay circuit event in the country on the Yucatan Peninsula. Arena Festival is 5 days of all-out fun, music and much more!

• Are you visiting for Arena? Check out our insider guide to Playa del Carmen. Go for a luxury all inclusive stay at the stunning Secrets Impression Moxché, located just steps from the beach and offering one of the finest range of amenities in all of Playa.

Arena Playa del Carmen in 2025

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe, Arena Festival promises an unforgettable week, with amazing house music and parties, renowned DJs and lots of surprises.
• Held in the stunning Riviera Maya, Arena takes over some of Playa Del Carmen’s top beaches and clubs for an epic party to remember.
• Organisers bring the world’s leading circuit party brands to Mexico for a unique party experience, together with the sexiest dancers, surprise performances and international DJs.
• Stay close to the beach parties and the centre of Playa del Carmen at the Aloft Playa Del Carmen, a Travel Proud certified hotel, rated “Wonderful” by guests with a great location, stylish rooms, a modern gym and rooftop pool.

The Parties

• Awaiting full schedule of events, lineup and venues for the 2025 edition.
• Arena features six amazing parties, held during the day and night.
• The parties feature international world-class DJs and brings some of Europe and Latin America’s biggest parties to Mexico
• Discover the best places to dine, stay and play with our insider gay guide to Playa Del Carmen.

Encanto Beach

• Encanto Beach – Meaning “Charm” or “Enchantment” in English, Encanto in Playa del Carmen is a picturesque and popular destination known for its white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters.
• Located in an accessible area and close to the main hotels and resorts.
• Complete with beach bar, restaurant, lounge chairs and umbrellas.
• Upgrade your Playa Del Carmen stay at the stunning Mahekal Beach Resort, located just steps from the beach parties. The Travel Proud certified hotel offers stylish rooms and suites with a beach vibe. It has a great location and is famous for its warm welcome.

The Mansion

• The Mansion – Unique venue complete with a pool and a large dancefloor.
• Enjoy 14 hours of music non-stop, with bars, food trucks and wardrobes.

Santino Playa Del Carmen

• Santino Playa Del Carmen– Located in the Centro district, the live music bar and club has high ceilings, a large dancefloor with great light and sound, laser lights, led screens and multiple bars.

Gay Playa Del Carmen Guide

• Playa del Carmen, or just “Playa” as it is also commonly referred to by locals, is a coastal resort town in Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Approximately 70 km south of Cancún (around 50 min driving) and 20 km west of Cozumel, it is at the center of the Mayan Riviera and offers a more relaxed atmosphere, a distinct European flavor.
• Playa del Carmen gathers the best restaurants, shops and night and bathed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea. Famous for its tolerant and welcoming atmosphere, the city hosts some of the largest gay circuit parties and festivals in Mexico.

Where to stay during Playa Del Carmen Pride?

The following Playa Del Carmen Hotels are close to the beach and gay bars:

Grand Hyatt,    El Taj Oceanfront,    Condohotel Fabiola,    Acanto Hotel