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The 14 Best Cancun Shows

14 tours  ·  from $81 a head

Think of this as the shortlist a friend in Cancun would send you: 14 cancun shows worth the money, with what each one includes and the catch to know before booking.

Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included - Choose Your Ticket Around Food and Show Timing
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Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

1.Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,382 reviews · 6 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Xcaret Park, just outside Playa del Carmen, packs underground rivers, beaches, wildlife exhibits, cultural displays and an evening show into one sprawling day out. This is admission, not a guided tour, so you set your own pace. Choose a daytime, Plus or night ticket carefully: lunch and Plus facilities are not standard, and night entry starts at 4pm.

“One of the highlights of our trip to Mexico, the kids had a wonderful time! A unique experience, we loved the underground river.”

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Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show - Wildlife, gardens and the jungle paths
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Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

2.Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,899 reviews · 6 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride from your Cancun-area hotel or meeting point to Xcaret Park for a day of underground rivers, beaches, wildlife habitats and Mexican cultural exhibits. Your ticket includes park entry and the evening México Espectacular show. Choose Xcaret Plus for a buffet lunch, drinks with your meal, snorkeling gear and access to the Plus Area. Optional activities cost extra.

“It is a lovely and clean theme park. Highlights were the amazing birds, the Aquarium, the horse show, the unesco show, the grand evening performance and relaxation at the beach area. Lunch buffet at Jalisco restaurant was fantastic. The dishes were very tasty and the desserts were plentiful. Service was excellent.”

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Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner in Cancun - A replica galleon, built for spectacle
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Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner in Cancun

3.Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,602 reviews · from $136

Board the Jolly Roger at Punta Sam for a 3.5-hour pirate show and cruise along Cancun’s coast. Captain Black Jack’s crew stages comic sword fights, rope stunts, cannon blasts and fireworks, with dinner, an open bar and a dance party. Choose from several menus, including vegetarian options. Check-in begins at 5:30 pm; a $20-per-person pier fee is extra.

“Absolutely amazing, the experience was surreal, acting 10/10, service 10/10, and drinks 10/10. Great for couples and family very entertaining and we had Bonnie as our server super sweet and tended to our every needs ! One of many great excursion in Cancun !”

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Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Admission Tickets - What happens during the show
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Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Admission Tickets

4.Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,294 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Head to Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ’s intimate theater north of Playa del Carmen for a one-hour show about an alchemist, his granddaughter, and the secrets of life. Choose show-only seating or add appetizers, a three-course dinner, Champagne, or VIP service. Shared round-trip transport is available only with specifically named transfer packages.

“Great location, great set design, beautiful performances, but the story was a little hard to follow. Still an amazing experience!”

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Cancún: Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Show Ticket - Dinner, appetizers and the sensory angle
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Cancún: Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Show Ticket

5.Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 326 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $87

At Vidanta Riviera Maya, JOYÀ pairs an 80-minute Cirque du Soleil show with an optional meal and drinks in a 650-seat theater. Choose show-only seating, central seats with appetizers, a three-course dinner near the stage, or VIP dining and early access. Transport from Cancún or Playa del Carmen is optional.

“Seats are assigned by venue, they weren't the best. But for the price is worth it.”

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Cancún: Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Entry Ticket and Transfer - Choose between a show ticket and a dinner package
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Cancún: Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Entry Ticket and Transfer

6.Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Entry Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $106

At Vidanta Riviera Maya, Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ turns a monarch butterfly’s migration into an acrobatic search for life’s meaning. Choose a show ticket alone or add a three-course dinner, champagne and a printed photo. Round-trip transfers run from selected meeting points in Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

“Transzfer pontos volt. Helyszín fantasztikus. Az előadàs előtt élőzene volt,míg vacsoràztunk. Falatkàk finomak . Műsor làtvànyos. Ital àrak magasak. Dràga volt,de egyszer érdemes megnézni. Örök emlék.”

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Jolly Roger Pirate Show Cancun with Transportation

7.Jolly Roger Pirate Show Cancun with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $132Top rated

Join the Jolly Roger crew for a roughly three-and-a-half-hour sunset cruise from Cancun. Expect pirate games, songs, dancing, a children’s treasure hunt, dinner and an open bar, followed by a live battle with special effects. Pickup is offered, and one VIP package has included front-row seats and a personal pirate.

“This was a super fun experience for dinner and an entertaining show. We got the VIP package (deluxe I think) and it was totally worth it for the front row seats and surprisingly delightful dinner. Our "personal pirate" Bonnie was great and Read more”

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Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner Cruise with Open Bar - Games, music, and the children’s treasure hunt
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Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner Cruise with Open Bar

8.Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $149

Board the Jolly Roger replica galleon at 6:30 pm for a 3.5-hour Cancun cruise with pirate games, a live acrobatic show, dinner, and a deluxe open bar. Children can join a treasure hunt and get face painting. The cruise returns to its starting point; transport and a $20-per-person dock fee cost extra.

“The show and band was great. The food was better then expected. Its a little hot at first but when the sun started to go down it was better. Well worth the money for dinner and a show.”

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Cancun: Isla Mujeres Catamaran + Coco Bongo Show - Lunch and a look around Isla Mujeres town
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Cancun: Isla Mujeres Catamaran + Coco Bongo Show

9.Isla Mujeres Catamaran + Coco Bongo Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $192

This 10-hour Isla Mujeres outing combines a catamaran, a short snorkel stop at Arrecife El Meco, Playa Norte, lunch at Zaza Beach Club and free time in town. The return sail is timed for sunset. Coco Bongo entry with five drinks is also advertised, but confirm the show date, meeting time and any extra charge before booking.

“Nos dieron menos de una hora para comer ya que habian reservado en el mismo local a demasiada gente. Por otro lado nos ofrecieron alquilar un carrito en la isla, que desafortunadamente no tenía barra de seguridad. El tiempo en la isla es limitado y el viaje a punta sur en carrito consumió bastante tiempo, aunque las vistas eran bonitas no creo que lo volviese a alquilar ya que era la primera vez que visitábamos el sitio.”

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Chichen Itza Night Show + Cenote + Valladolid - Cenote Hubiku brings a swim break
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Chichen Itza Night Show + Cenote + Valladolid

10.Chichen Itza Night Show + Cenote + Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Cancun or Playa del Carmen to Valladolid, Cenote Hubiku, and Chichen Itza after dark. The tour includes lunch, an artisan tequila tasting, round-trip transport, and the Noche de Kukulkan show. Guides Esther and Roberto have led especially helpful departures, though the schedule and show can be affected by cancellations.

“We wanted to see Chicen Itza night show but the only option was to go to other places first and it was advertised as a full day. We paid over £200 for two of us. We visited the cenote, it was pretty but we’ve been to other cenotes, the “all you can eat buffet” was anything but. Not self service and comment if you asked for more. Not allowed your own drinks so that you buy their overpriced ones.”

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Be amazed with PIRATE SHOW in Cancun, includes Dinner & Open Bar - A show with games, dancing and a battle
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Be amazed with PIRATE SHOW in Cancun, includes Dinner & Open Bar

11.Be amazed with PIRATE SHOW in Cancun, includes Dinner & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Board Captain Hook Cancun for a four-hour pirate-themed evening with games, dancing, contests and a battle show after dark. Your fare includes a choice of dinner, buffet sides and dessert, plus a national open bar for adults 18 and over. Arrive at 5:30 pm for check-in; the ship departs at 6:30 pm and returns around 10 pm.

“Fun and entertaining! The food and drinks were great! I would get the ship with Captain Sparrow. It was a great time.”

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Dragaret Live Music and Dance Show in Cancun - Three hours with 12 performers
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Dragaret Live Music and Dance Show in Cancun

12.Dragaret Live Music and Dance Show in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Dragaret is an adults-only cabaret night in Cancún’s Hotel Zone, with live music, drag performers, dancers and choreography. Doors open at 10pm for a three-hour show, followed by an after-party until 4am. Choose a cover-only or open-bar ticket. Thursdays add Ladies Night and karaoke.

“I paid for this months before I went to Cancun and when I got there on a Saturday in February the locals said there hasn’t been this show for 4-6 months!! And had to pay to go somewhere else!! Viatour I want my refund and take this activity down!!!”

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Chichén Itzá by Night: Mystical Mayan Light Show - Swimming at Hubikú cenote
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Chichén Itzá by Night: Mystical Mayan Light Show

13.Chichén Itzá by Night: Mystical Mayan Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $89

Travel from Cancún or Puerto Morelos with bilingual guides, swim in Hubikú cenote, eat a buffet meal, and stop in Valladolid before the nighttime show at Chichén Itzá. The tour starts at 10:00 am and is listed at about 12 hours, though pickup routes can make for a later return. The 765 MXN conservation fee is extra.

“The trip is too long and ended almost by 3am, which sucked. They picked up people all over including in Tulum, making it longer than expected and adding about 4 extra hours to what was expected. The buffet is not good and you need to Read more”

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Amazing Combo Horseback & ATV Adventure with Pirate Show and Dinner - ATV trails and ziplines add a faster pace
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Amazing Combo Horseback & ATV Adventure with Pirate Show and Dinner

14.Amazing Combo Horseback & ATV Adventure with Pirate Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend the day on a Mayan jungle adventure near Puerto Morelos, with horseback riding, an ATV ride, ziplines and a cenote swim. After a hotel break, board the Jolly Roger for a pirate battle, buffet dinner and a national-drinks open bar. Hotel transfers cover both outings. No guide names are provided.

“Fun events, but not quite as marketed. Literature said "horse back 45 minutes." It was about 25 minutes. Literature said ATV "ATV 45 minutes". It was 30 minutes. Literature said "swim at Cenote 1 hour". It was 25 minutes. We asked about the 1 hour, and guide told us no, not enough time. Literature said "$12usd each tax port". We were charged $15 each. (Need to update your literature maybe?) The guides did a good job, everyone was friendly, but over all, we were disappointed.”

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