The canals of Xochimilco will once again be filled with music, dance, and mystery. La Llorona returns to Cuemanco on October 2 with its 2026 season, an immersive experience that takes place aboard a trajinera and will run through November 22.
This production will feature more than 50 actors, live music, traditional dances, and a monumental pyramid. Lighting, water, and sound are also part of the production, which transforms the Cuemanco canals into a nighttime stage.
The story connects two narratives separated by centuries: that of Cihuacóatl, who wept for her children and foretold the fall of an empire, and that of Marina, whose grief ultimately intertwines with the legend of a soul condemned to search eternally for her children.
“La Llorona” in Xochimilco will hold special performances for the Day of the Dead
The season begins on Friday, October 2. From October 2 through 18, performances will take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Starting Friday, October 23, a second performance will be added at 9:00 p.m. In addition, there will be an extra performance at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, coinciding with the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Be sure to allow plenty of time for this outing, as the entire experience will last approximately three hours.
Music, Theater, and Tradition on the Canals of Cuemanco
The production is directed by Pedro Nicolás López and draws on elements of indigenous civilizations, the conquest, and the legend of La Llorona through rituals, music, and dance.
Pilar Couto and Mayra Sierra will alternate in the role of La Llorona. The cast also includes Ana Ligia García as Cihuacóatl and Héctor Iván González as Moctezuma, as well as César Gerardo Torres, Everardo Arzate, Gustavo Sánchez, Daniel Ducoing, and Alan Téllez, among other actors.
Tickets for *La Llorona en Xochimilco 2026* have an announced price of $700 per person.
📅 Date: October 2–November 22, 2026
📍 Location: Cuemanco Pier, Xochimilco
🕒 Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. October 2–18, 6:00 PM; starting October 23, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Extra performances at 11:00 PM on October 31 and November 1
🎟️ Cost: 700 pesos per person
