{"id":7187,"date":"2016-04-05T16:54:45","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T20:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=7187"},"modified":"2018-06-05T16:13:17","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T20:13:17","slug":"live-music-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/live-music-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definitive Guide to Live Music in Playa del Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain. <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Bob Marley<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music<\/strong> rocks. No matter where you go in the world, it\u2019s a universal truth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There\u2019s always something magical about seeing a <strong>live show<\/strong>. The raw talent, the energy of the crowd, the flow of inebriating drinks and the electric atmosphere. And in the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/a>, of course, you\u2019ll have to add in a dose of palm trees, thatched roofs and the tropical surroundings to those rhythmic beats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Today, as home to the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thebpmfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BPM Festival<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coronasunsets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corona Sunsets<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djfest.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DJ Fest<\/strong><\/a>, among many, many others, Playa del Carmen is\u00a0known more for its <strong>electronic scene<\/strong> than anything else.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7260 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixan-02-rs-800-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"A musician on the congas at La Perla Pixan Restaraunt in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But as could be expected, there&#8217;s a little something for almost everyone in Playa del Carmen. From the <strong>mariachis<\/strong> wandering up and down 5th Avenue to<strong> country music<\/strong> at Fah&#8217;s Restaurant &amp; Bar, there are a number of great venues that offer live music each and every night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created this <strong>guide to live music in Playa del Carmen<\/strong>;\u00a0to help you through this maze of venues and help you find that which you seek.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Drum roll, please.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To make things easier for you, we&#8217;ve divided the bars and restaurants into the following categories:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Rock<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kitxen<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Santino Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PG&#8217;s Mexican Caribbean Bar &amp; Grill<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fah Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>La Choperia<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>McCarthy&#8217;s Irish Pub<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Latin\/Jazz<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salon Salsanera\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>La Bodeguita del Medio<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lucky Luciano&#8217;s<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Eclectic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La Perla Pixan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caiman Tugurio<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wah Wah Beach Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Public Space<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Le Lotus Rouge<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>La Drinker\u00eda<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zenzi Beach Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coco Playa Maya<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Electronic<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diablito Cha Cha Cha<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gummo Art Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Club Cerouno<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Patio 8<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Playa del Carmen Bars for Rock Music<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In comparison to numerous venues dedicated to electronic music, no other genre will ever be able to compete.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For those of us who are music lovers, that&#8217;s unfortunate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">However, there are several great places to catch live music not called trance, house or deep chill.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are the places where you can to turn in up to eleven for some good &#8216;ole rock-n-roll.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Kitxen<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7243 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kitxen-02-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"Live music and dance at Kitxen Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This one should hold a special place in your heart if you consider yourself to be a rocker. <strong>Kitxen Playa del Carmen<\/strong> is owned by legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the iconic Mexican rock band <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caifanes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Caifanes<\/strong><\/a>. Don\u2019t expect to find any other genre but some genuine <strong>rock-n-roll<\/strong> from the talented local bands that call Playa del Carmen their home. This place is all about the atmosphere and music, meaning that you should eat before or after you go because all they\u2019ll be serving up is some <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3B0Y3LUqr1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Brown Sugar<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=udF43v809-k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Candy Store Rock<\/strong><\/a> to go with those cold drinks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 5:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style:<\/strong> Rock-n-Roll<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>5th Avenue between Constituyentes and 20th<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.9648597779133!2d-87.07181628590739!3d20.630289106639403!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e432e522ea09f%3A0x2449c36d1bc609ee!2sKitxen!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459880257775\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Santino Bar<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/santino-799x515.jpg\" alt=\"Party at santino\" width=\"760\" height=\"489\" data-id=\"11775\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With all the Argentineans living in Playa del Carmen, whose country has a rich history in producing some of Latin America&#8217;s most iconic bands, it&#8217;s about time we have a Gaucho rock bar in Playa del Carmen. Santino Bar is exactly that, and in their short existence they have brought in a few top-notch bands from Argentina and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open<\/strong>: Mon.-Sat., 10:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music style<\/strong>: Rock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live music<\/strong>: Per event<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: 5th Ave. btw. 4th &amp; 6th Str<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d14936.39671015696!2d-87.0737381!3d20.6248139!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xad1bbc258f3b8dc0!2sSantino+Bar!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1490735958704\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>PG&#8217;s Mexican Caribe Bar &amp; Grill<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pg-mexico-caribe-bar--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"pg mexico caribe bar\" width=\"760\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Formerly known as Pinche Gringos, PG&#8217;s may have shortened its name but not its fame. Ideally located on 1st Avenue and 26th Street, it&#8217;s a great place to get rockin&#8217; while you sip on some tasty cocktails in an open-air setting. Every Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., local favorites Crazy Toy crank up the amps and pay tribute to the music dieties with some well-played covers and a dose of sass. Oh, and by the way, Happy Hour is every day from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Now that rocks!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Rock<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Every\u00a0Thursday &amp; Saturday night<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1st Avenue and 26th Street<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m23!1m12!1m3!1d119493.7674307548!2d-87.14581713104276!3d20.621509188664096!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m8!3e6!4m0!4m5!1s0x8f4e433964359f43%3A0x3ceb3d508935c842!2sCalle+Quinta+Avenida%2C+Centro%2C+77710+Playa+del+Carmen%2C+Q.R.!3m2!1d20.6215233!2d-87.07577669999999!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1463621490191\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Fah Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fah-bar-rs.jpg\" alt=\"Fah Bar Playa del Carmen live music\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the best things about this live music venue in Playa del Carmen is the fact that it\u2019s a large, open air patio right on 5<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue. The food is pretty good, it\u2019s definitely a fun ambiance, and there\u2019s lively music nightly starting at 6 p.m. Yes, <strong>Fah Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/strong> is worth a visit. And because everything goes down in the patio, you can stand around and listen to the music for a song or two before deciding if it&#8217;s what you&#8217;re up for or not.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 6:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Folk\/Rock<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>5th Avenue between 8th and 10th<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.064960919736!2d-87.0748123325345!3d20.626208806999806!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e43300aa19e49%3A0xf911aa61985a1ddc!2sLa+Fiesta+Hotel!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459880705759\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">La Choperia<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7244 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/la-chope-02-rs-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"A guitarist plays a riff at La Choperia in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>La Choperia<\/strong> is a Mexican drinking chain that offers a fun atmosphere, decent prices and good service. The food is nothing to write home about, but it does make a good compliment to those liters of draft beer that you just can\u2019t seem to get enough of. Wednesdays are to rock what Fridays are to <strong>tropical Latin music<\/strong>. Saturdays are for DJs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Mostly rock and some Latin<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Wednesdays &amp; Saturdays<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>5th Avenue right off 28th (next door to Lucky Luciano&#8217;s)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d933.478028212741!2d-87.06899377086455!3d20.632438854225242!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e432ebdf0066d%3A0x5a36f4ad99f6385a!2sLa+Choperia!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459880846337\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">McCarthys Irish Pub<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"wp-image-7258 size-thumb_760x570 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mccarthys-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"A red-headed stepchild rocks out at McCarthy's Irish Pub in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We\u2019re not sure how they do it, but every <strong>McCarthy\u2019s Irish Pub<\/strong> in Mexico seems to be able to find red-headed lead singers to lead their house rock bands. That takes some talent. In spite of its Irish tribute, however, McCarthy\u2019s has a very Americanized vibe. The food is hearty, burgers, wings and such, the beers are tall and the music is turned up to 11. It\u2019s also a great place to watch sports, play pool or simply ponder how a place like this can pass for Irish. Either way, you\u2019ll be rockin\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong> Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style:<\/strong> Rock, country, folk<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly beginning at 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>5th Avenue and corner of 28th<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.9454864992836!2d-87.07140668473288!3d20.631078706610374!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e432ef79ffc3d%3A0x56467841dc502c4!2sCalle+Quinta+Avenida+%26+Calle+22+Nte%2C+Gonzalo+Guerrero%2C+77720+Playa+del+Carmen%2C+Q.R.!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1470861053954\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Playa del Carmen Bars for Latin Music &amp; Jazz<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Surprisingly, there is fewer places to go for this sort of music than you think.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">That said, however, many of the venues mentioned in the following section always dedicate a night or two to the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, merengue, and bachata.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Salon Salsanera Raices<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"wp-image-7269 size-thumb_760x570 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salon-03-rs-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"Salsa dancers shake a leg to live music at Salon Salsonera Raices in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If there\u2019s one place on this entire list where you better be ready to dance, it\u2019s<strong> Salon Salsanera Raices<\/strong>. A <strong>Latin dancehall<\/strong> that brings the vibes, be prepared to fall under the influence of some quality <strong>salsa<\/strong>, <strong>cumbia<\/strong> and <strong>merengue<\/strong> music as you move your body to the infectious rhythms of the nightly orchestra. There\u2019s a cover of $150 pesos, and Salon Salsanera even offers <strong>free salsa dancing lessons<\/strong> each evening from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 21:30 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Latin<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>12 Street &amp; 10th Avenue<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.0245675105452!2d-87.07431108590741!3d20.627855406721043!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e4330018b8cab%3A0xed7e5f6aa0fb707a!2sSalon+Salsanera!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459881411798\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">La Bodeguita del Medio<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7228 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bodeguita-del-medio-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"A somewhat Cuban looking man stands outside La Bodeguita del Medio in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">No live music guide to Playa del Carmen would be complete without including <strong>La Bodeguita del Medio<\/strong>. Inspired in the club by the same name in La Habana, La Bodeguita del Medio is a Cuban transplant with a decidedly touristy feel. That said, however, the handwritten walls, revolutionary d\u00e9cor and some good food provide the backdrop for what are the true stars of this tropical oasis of Cuban kitsch: the musicians. Cuban musicians are some of the best-trained artists in the world, and the bands that play at La Bodeguita del Medio are a testament to that talent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Latin<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>5th Avenue between 34th and 36th<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.8717187533334!2d-87.06922568590736!3d20.634085006512148!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e432bf0eaa3b5%3A0xa75541d45279e211!2sLa+Bodeguita+del+Medio!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459880576049\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Lucky Luciano&#8217;s<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-luciano-rs-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"Jazz musicians play at Lucky Luciano's in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Perhaps one genre seriously underrepresented in Playa del Carmen is jazz. Yes, in spite of its hip, international reputation, it appears the free flowing vibe of jazz has been drowned out by the insistent, monotone thump of electronic music. A shame indeed. However, one place does try and remedy that, even if it\u2019s mostly sappy romantic music for couples who love those long, hard stares into each other\u2019s eyes while listening to some sappy Kenny G in the background (Actually, we&#8217;re kidding. They do in fact have some talented musicians playing there, such as the highly recommended Footprints Jazz Quartet). The name: <strong>Lucky Luciano\u2019s<\/strong>. Serving up tasty Italian fare with a touch of jazz on Thursday evenings. Extra bonus points get awarded because they also host <strong>Stand Up Comedy Nights<\/strong> on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Jazz<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Thursdays<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>Corner of 5th Avenue and 28th<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.911439237135!2d-87.07060708590738!3d20.632466306566347!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e432ebdea9b87%3A0x1ba7d927f4675c6a!2sLUCKY+LUCIANO!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459880781296\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Playa del Carmen Bars for Eclectic Music<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some of the gems of the Playa del Carmen music scene can be found in this category.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A shout out goes to La Culpa, which has done a great job of bringing in some incredible bands from Mexico and abroad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Put simply, they rock, even if they also put on rockabilly, dub step, reggae, and hip hop shows.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">La Perla Pixan Cuisine &amp; Mezcal Store<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"wp-image-7263 size-thumb_760x570 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixan-03-rs-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"Live folk music at La Perla Pixan Restaurant in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Come for the food, stay for the authentic Mexican vibes and the live music. <strong>La Perla Pixan<\/strong> is first and foremost a quality restaurant serving up some pre-Hispanic and traditional culinary goodness. To wash it down they have a wide selection of different mezcals and something you should at least try once in your life: pulque (just take our advice and don\u2019t mix it). This inviting atmosphere is made even more enjoyable in the evenings\u00a0when the restaurant plays host to diverse local musicians.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Tues.-Sun., 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Eclectic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly beginning at 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>34 Norte between 5th and 10th<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.8751812554597!2d-87.06974028590729!3d20.633943906516855!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e43295518ef6d%3A0xc698ecf29f7aa7c8!2sLa+Perla+Pixan+Cuisine+%26+Mezcal+Store!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459880352000\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Caiman Tugurio<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caiman-turgurio-799x533.jpg\" alt=\"People in front of caiman turgurio\" width=\"760\" height=\"506\" data-id=\"11773\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Caiman Tugurio is one of those great places that for some reason manages to go unobserved except by the select many who have discovered this gem just steps away from 5th Avenue. All you have to do is step away from the hustle and enter into the world of Caiman Tugurio, where a laid-back atmosphere, unassuming and friendy people, and cool vibes await. Plus, they have good food and drinks to boot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style<\/strong>: Eclectic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music<\/strong>: Daily mix of DJs and\/or live music<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: 24th Str. btw. 1th &amp; 5th Ave.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.934827949348!2d-87.07088388475732!3d20.631513106595822!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e432ef2e6095d%3A0x4e2dfa49b75aa097!2sCaim%C3%A1n+Tugurio!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1490736143329\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wah Wah Beach Bar<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-7275 size-thumb_760x570 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wah-wah-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"Live music at Wah Wah Beach Club in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Imagine the sound that an electric guitar makes from a 1980&#8217;s MTV music clip. Now close your eyes and imagine the Expat of Playa del Carmen community&#8217;s favorite place to rock out in the sand. Meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/information\/american\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wah Wah Beachbar<\/strong><\/a>. With a small stage set up right next to the restaurant and a large beachfront section filled with tables and beach chairs, Wah Wah&#8217;s Beach Bar is a great option for those looking for some American-style grub in a tropical atmosphere. The music here is general rock and is a great accompaniment to the awesome views and inviting ambience at Wah Wah&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Wed. 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m \/ Thurs.-Sun. 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style:\u00a0<\/strong>Eclectic (mostly rock)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Daily<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2nd Street and Beach<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Public Space<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/public-space.jpg\" alt=\"The Public Space Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This one is actually a bit outside of downtown, close to the entrance to Playacar. The Public Space is a hip, happening pub frequented more by locals than the tourist crowd (although it has a nice mix of both). They claim to be the place for music, art, and cocktails, but they sell themselves too short. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s an awesome venue for live music, and because their food is just as rockin&#8217; as the joint itself. An off-the-beaten-path gem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 4:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Eclectic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Nightly beginning at 10:00 p.m<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Paseo de Coba<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d14936.826010379955!2d-87.080303!3d20.620438!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xba90f7345e32ec3f!2sThe+Public+Place!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1470859522993\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Le Lotus Rouge<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7251 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lotus-rouge-760x449.jpg\" alt=\"Musicians play Brazilian music at Le Lotus Rouge in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You won\u2019t find anything more fantastical than this anywhere in Playa del Carmen. Once you walk in it almost feels like you dropped acid and wound up in some parallel, Alice in Wonderland-esque universe. That, of course, is a testament to the unbridled creativity and love for art that permeates every corner of <strong>Le Lotus Rouge<\/strong>. From live music to <strong>karaoke<\/strong> to theater and even the occasional burlesque show, Lotus Rouge is the place to go to stimulate your senses and realize that there is much more to Playa del Carmen than just beaches, booze, and shopping. #KeepPlayaWeird<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Tues.-Sun., 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 12:00 a.m<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Eclectic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Varies<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.0557570127!2d-87.08220048473292!3d20.62658400676101!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e433d20f3472b%3A0x44c6fddb3da97cb!2sLe+lotus+rouge!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1470861146240\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">La Drinkeria by Henry Miller<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"wp-image-7279 size-thumb_760x570 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/drinkeria1-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"Mask wrestlers play a live set at La Drinkeria by Henry Miller in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It\u2019s not too often that tourists journey outside of downtown Playa del Carmen and explore the vast urban territory on the other side of the highway. But, in fact, that\u2019s where most of us live. Luckily, not only is Playa del Carmen growing in terms of its population growth, but also in terms of its cultural scene. That\u2019s where <strong>La Drinkeria by Henry Miller<\/strong> comes in. Located east of the highway about a ten-minute drive from downtown, La Drinker\u00eda offers up an excellent selection of Mexican dishes and pairs them with some quality cocktails.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Rock \/ DJs<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Thursday through Saturday<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3733.2141744949386!2d-87.0796067859068!3d20.660863805613356!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e42c0d54cf203%3A0xc927836d6965af01!2sLa+Drinkeria+de+Henry+Miller!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459881492316\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Zenzi Beach Bar<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7276 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zenzi-02-760x536.jpeg\" alt=\"Guests listen to live music at Zenzi Beach Bar in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"536\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">An icon of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/nightlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Playa del Carmen nightlife<\/strong><\/a> scene and a great place to enjoy a stylish atmosphere overlooking the Caribbean Sea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/information\/lunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zenzi Beach Bar<\/strong><\/a> offers live music every day of the week. With an array of different styles, they pretty much have something for all musical taste buds. And speaking of taste buds, the food&#8217;s pretty tasty, too! There are two bands every night, the first at 5:00 p.m. and the second at 9:00 p.m. Here&#8217;s their schedule:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong><strong>Mondays: <\/strong><\/strong>Rock \/ Salsa (free salsa lessons)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesdays: <\/strong>60&#8217;s &amp; 70&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesdays: <\/strong>Reggae<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday: <\/strong>Rock \/ Salsa (free salsa lessons)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridays:<\/strong> Rock \/ Blues \/ Soul<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturdays: <\/strong>Rock \/ Salsa (free salsa lessons)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sundays: <\/strong>80&#8217;s &amp; 90&#8217;s \/ BrazilianOpen: Mon.-Sun., 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Open: Mon. &#8211; Sun., 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music Style: <\/strong>Diverse<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Daily<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>Calle 10 Norte and Beach<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.0689127692544!2d-87.07319898590747!3d20.62604770678162!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e433043c71809%3A0x255274ef54681f6f!2sZenzi!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459879284311\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coco Maya Playa<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/coco-maya-760x532.jpg\" alt=\"A live DJ set at Coco Maya Beach in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"505\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Coco Maya Playa<\/strong> has a privileged beachfront property right off 12th street and serves up an eclectic mix of food and music. With Mayan-inspired architecture, a spacious venue for larger concerts, a different genre each night and frequent special events, Coco Maya Playa is a great place to kick off the sandals and sway to the groove.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style:\u00a0<\/strong>Eclectic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music:<\/strong> Special events<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>12th Street and 1st Avenue<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.046263470221!2d-87.07266568590737!3d20.62697100675066!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e433030db9fb9%3A0xfe1609211c8d8dc3!2sCoco+Maya!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459879436402\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Playa del Carmen Bars for Electronic Music<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yes, we even found room to mention the ravers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Technically speaking, this isn&#8217;t even live music.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But to avoid any kind of public lynchings from the ever so passionate electronic music scene here in Playa, we best mention at least a few.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Or four.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The flat out best places to go into a trance with some world-class DJs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Diablito Cha Cha Cha<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diablito-02-rs-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"Retro decor at Diablito Cha Cha Cha in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"760\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Located on 12<sup>th<\/sup> street between the beach and Quinta Avenida, <strong>Diablito Cha Cha Cha<\/strong> somehow manages to combine sushi with 50\u2019s retro with a stylish bar\/nightclub atmosphere under a thatched roof. You can\u2019t go wrong with this place, especially if you\u2019re looking for a chic place that oozes a hipster vibe. With live music and DJs to boot, you\u2019ll be glad you added Diabilito Cha Cha Cha to your mighty list of been there, done that. Did we mention their gourmet cocktails?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Wed.-Sun., 7:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 a.m. (3:00 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Electronic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music: <\/strong>Mostly DJs<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>12th Street &amp; 1st Avenue<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.036728053428!2d-87.07327528590739!3d20.627359706737654!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e433023069b33%3A0xccda2538753ab6c0!2sDiablito+cha+cha+cha!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1459879583090\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Gummo Art Bar<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gummo-art-bar-799x580.jpg\" alt=\"gummo-art-bar\" width=\"760\" height=\"568\" data-id=\"11774\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Gummo Art Bar<\/strong> comes to replace La Culpa Gastro Cantina. While it&#8217;s sad to see the demise of La Culpa, one of the few places around 5th Avenue to hear something other than 24-hour techno, but it seems that the good people at Gummo Art Bar are dedicated to bearing the torch of providing a space for alternative culture in Playa del Carmen, even if it is mostly focused on, ehm, electronic music.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Open: <\/strong>Mon.-Sun., 6:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music style: <\/strong>Electronic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Live music:\u00a0<\/strong>Electronic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>12th Str. btw. 5th &amp; 10th Ave.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1867.0134968758828!2d-87.07324134185441!3d20.627756506805444!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x0!2zMjDCsDM3JzM5LjkiTiA4N8KwMDQnMTkuNyJX!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1470858404301\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Club Cerouno<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/club-01-799x531.jpg\" alt=\"Partying at Club Cerouno\" width=\"760\" height=\"504\" data-id=\"11777\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The newcomer on the block for the Playa del Carmen club scene, <strong>Club Cerouno<\/strong> has thrown down the party gauntlet for the new place to see and be seen in Playa del Carmen. This is definitely the hippest venue on the scene following the unfortunate closing of La Santanera, and one that will have you electro lovers going back for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open<\/strong>: Thurs.-Sat., 11:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music style<\/strong>: Electronic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live music<\/strong>: Nightly DJs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: 5th Avenue &amp; 8th Str. (no map available)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Patio 8<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Patio-8-top-799x580.jpg\" alt=\"Live DJs Patio 8\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" data-id=\"11418\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Patio 8<\/strong> is yet another new Playa del Carmen nightclub dedicated to lovers of all things electro. The ambience of this place impresses from the moment you see it as you approach the venue from the north side of 5th Avenue. Large, majestic, and open-air, Patio 8 welcomes you in and keeps you moving to the beat until the wee hours of the morning. Yes, Playa del Carmen may no longer be home to La Santanera and Blue Parrot, but both Patio 8 and Club 01 look to fill that void.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open<\/strong>: Mon.-Sun., 12:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music style<\/strong>: Electronic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live music<\/strong>: Nightly DJs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: 5th Avenue &amp; 8th Str. (no map available)<br \/>\n<iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d14936.291498249182!2d-87.0729559!3d20.6258862!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x358d051ced79c95e!2sPatio+8!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1490798829527\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Did we forget anybody? We&#8217;ll keep this guide updated regularly, so no live music venue nor closing will go unnoticed. Have a suggestion for other topics you&#8217;d like to read or write about? Let us know! And it goes without question, if you have any questions about anything and everything Playa del Carmen, just call our specialized, omniscient travel specialists toll-free at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain. Bob Marley Live music rocks. No matter where you go in the world, it\u2019s a universal truth. There\u2019s always something magical about seeing a live show. 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