Mexico Vivo Fest 2026: Mexican Festival in London Returns to Hackney Bridge 🇲🇽

Mexibrit, Movimientos and Hackney Bridge present Mexico Vivo Fest 2026, a vibrant Mexican festival in London celebrating music, food, art and community across a long Cinco de Mayo weekend proudly supported by Cazcabel bringing the bold and authentic spirit of Mexico to Mexico Vivo Fest.

Taking place on Sunday 3rd and Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026, the festival will once again transform Hackney Bridge into a colourful hub of authentic Mexican culture with live DJs, mariachi, dance performances, workshops, street food, crafts and art.

Following the success of previous editions, Mexico Vivo Fest continues its mission of showcasing Mexico as a living, evolving culture, bringing together tradition, contemporary creativity and the Mexican community in London.

If you’re looking for a Mexican cultural festival in London, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, or simply a weekend full of Mexican food, music and art, Mexico Vivo Fest is the place to be, made by Mexicans, for Mexico, culture and food lovers.

Mexican Music & DJs – Sunday 3 May

Sunday daytime will feature a vibrant line-up of Mexican DJs and Latin music, creating a relaxed sonidero-style daytime party on the outdoor market stage.

Market Stage – Sunday

12:00 – 13:30- Beli DJ

13:30 – 16:00- DJ Reggie

16:00 – 19:00- DJ GypsyBox Sonidero set

16:30- Piñata

Later that evening, the festival transitions into the La Línea Festival closing party, presented in collaboration with La Línea Festival and Movimientos.

The Suena Bien party will showcase Mexican DJs and celebrate the energy of modern Mexican nightlife in London. TICKETS

Mariachi & Traditional Mexican Dance – Monday 4 May

On Bank Holiday Monday, the festival celebrates traditional Mexican music and dance with performances from community groups and musicians.

Market Stage – Monday

13:00- Báilame MX & This Is Mexico Dance Group

13:30- Mariachi El Mexicano

14:30- Tequila Circus

15:30- Piñata

At Nico’s Bar

15:00- Pehuenche

16:30- Pablo Aguilar – Solo Project

Expect vibrant costumes, traditional sounds and performances that showcase the diversity of Mexican culture.

Mexican Street Food Market in London

Mexico Vivo Fest will also host a large Mexican street food market in London, featuring some of the city’s favourite Mexican traders.

Food vendors include:

Medrano Kitchen
Sweet Nibble
Nopalito
Mexclub
Taco Bros
Helado
Hungry Taco
Streat Latin
Hangry Luchas
Cinnamon & Sugar
Taco Dave
Papi Chulo

Visitors can enjoy authentic tacos, Mexican desserts, street food and drinks, making this one of the most exciting Mexican food events in London.

Mexican Craft Market & Independent Traders

Alongside the food market, visitors can explore a curated Mexican craft and artisan market, supporting independent makers and small businesses from the Mexican and Latin American community.

Traders include:

Mexican Coffee Co
Sicaru
Marketianguis
Mexican products
Inkas Crafts
Piñata Boom
NOPAL® & MNH Books
Moctezuma Printing
Imbaburamarka
Mexisnack
Munk
Casañor
Mexikitsch
Sublinekom
Frido Cacao
Chili Maven
Hackney Prick
Emily Wood
El Recreo Spanish
Rooted in Mexico
Nicha
Juanas

Mexican Art Exhibition in London

Throughout the venue, visitors will discover art installations and exhibitions curated by Latin Hands, showcasing emerging Mexican artists and contemporary visual culture.

This art programme adds another layer to the festival, turning Hackney Bridge into a space where Mexican creativity, storytelling and identity are celebrated.

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Workshops & Cultural Experiences

Alongside music, food and performances, Mexico Vivo Fest will also host a series of hands-on workshops and cultural experiences at Nico’s Annexe in Hackney Bridge, offering visitors the chance to explore Mexican art, craft and food traditions.

Sunday 3 May

🕛 12:00 – Mini Piñatas: Craft, Celebrate & Learn Spanish (El Recreo Spanish) Drop in
🕐 13:15 – Matchboxes to Burn Injustice – Contemporary art workshop (Florencia Denti) Book here
🕝 14:30 – Resistance Tin Hearts – Mexican folk art workshop (Florencia Denti) Book here
🕓 16:00 – Mexican Rótulo Lettering Workshop (Neto Medina) Book here
🕕 18:00 – Film Screening: El Camino de Cavita. Drop in

Monday 4 May

🕐 12:00 – Real Cacao: What no one told you about chocolate (Frido Cacao) Book here
🕐 13:00 – Flavour & Fire: Mexican Chilli Masterclass (Chili Maven) Book here
🕝 14:15 – Icpacxochitl: Mexican Flower Crown Workshop (MexiKitsch) Drop in
📚 15:30 – Allegro Adagio – Bilingual storytelling & creative collage for children (Marcela Alatorre) Drop in

🕝 17:00 – Cazcabel Tequila Masterclass, Drop in

Why Mexico Vivo Fest Matters

Mexico Vivo Fest is more than a festival — it is a meeting point for Mexican culture in London.

It brings together:

• Mexicans living in the UK
• The wider Latin American community
• Londoners curious about Mexican culture beyond stereotypes

At Mexibrit, we are committed to creating spaces where Mexican culture can be shared authentically, proudly and joyfully.

Events like Mexico Vivo Fest help strengthen cultural connections, support Mexican businesses and artists, and build community — something that feels especially important during challenging times for many Mexican and migrant communities around the world.

Save the Date

📍 Hackney Bridge, London
📅 Sunday 3 May & Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2026

Join us for a weekend of Mexican music, street food, art and culture in London.