- Mexico City will hold a free New Year’s Eve electronic street rave on Paseo de la Reforma.
- Event runs Dec. 31 from 6pm to Jan. 1, 2am with MGMT, Kavinsky, Arca, Mariana BO and more.
- Organized by Secretaría de Cultura de la Ciudad de México; security and capacity details are pending.
Mexico City to welcome 2026 with a free electronic street party
The Mexico City government is planning a sprawling, free New Year’s Eve street rave along Paseo de la Reforma, the city announced. The celebration is set to begin at 6pm on December 31 and continue until 2am on January 1, promising an eight-hour electronic music blowout across one of the capital’s most iconic boulevards.
Lineup highlights
Organizers, through the Secretaría de Cultura de la Ciudad de México, announced a lineup that mixes international and local electronic acts. Headliners include indie-psych duo MGMT, French electronic icon Kavinsky, and experimental producer Arca. The bill also features Mariana BO and additional artists — the full lineup is available on the organizers’ announcement.
“This December 31st, Paseo de la Reforma transforms into the world’s biggest electronic music party to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 with music, lights, and pure celebration,” the Secretaría de Cultura wrote on social media.
Where and when
The party will take place along Paseo de la Reforma, the wide ceremonial boulevard that links Chapultepec to Mexico City’s center and is famous for landmarks like the Angel of Independence. The avenue has long hosted civic celebrations, parades and protests, and will serve as the stage for this city-run electronic event.
Start time: 6pm, December 31. End time: 2am, January 1.
What’s still unclear
At the time of the announcement, city officials had not released specifics about security plans, crowd capacity, or road closures surrounding Paseo de la Reforma. Attendees should expect public-safety measures and some traffic changes as the city finalizes logistics. The Secretaría de Cultura and other municipal departments will likely publish further guidance in the days leading up to the event.
Why this matters
A free, government-organized electronic music event of this scale is unusual for Mexico City and for major capitals in the region. By programming international names alongside Mexican talent, the event reflects the city’s push to position itself as a cultural hub for music and live events while providing a public celebration that’s accessible to residents and visitors alike.
Watch the trailer and find the full lineup
Organizers shared a short trailer and the full lineup on the official announcement page. For details and updates, see the original announcement: Mexico City free NYE street rave announcement.
Expect updates from municipal authorities on safety, transport and crowd control as the date approaches. If you’re planning to attend in Mexico City, check official channels before traveling to Paseo de la Reforma.
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