Day Zero returns to Tulum for a long night in the jungle
Day Zero returns to Tulum on January 10, 2026, once again pulling dancers out of the beach clubs and into the jungle for one of the most anticipated nights of the year. Curated by Damian Lazarus, the festival has become a defining moment of the January season, known for its slow build, immersive surroundings, and a musical journey that unfolds from sunset through to sunrise.
Rather than rushing toward peak moments, Day Zero is shaped around duration and flow. The experience encourages staying with the night as it evolves, allowing space for long transitions, shifts in mood, and moments of intensity that arrive naturally. It is this pacing, combined with the jungle setting, that continues to set the festival apart within Tulum’s crowded calendar.
The 2026 lineup reflects that long-form approach. Alongside Lazarus, the bill features Acid Pauli, Cinthie, Mau P, Seth Troxler, Traumer, Vintage Culture, Nicola Cruz, Perel, Silvie Loto, Maz, Superpitcher, Indo Warehouse, and more. Live performances are woven throughout the night, with acts such as Le President, Metrika, Rigo Polar, Sidartha Siliceo Project, and Zombie Affair bringing a different kind of energy to the jungle floor.
A central part of Day Zero remains El Teatro, the stage dedicated exclusively to Mexican artists. Co-curated by Lazarus and Metrika, it has become one of the festival’s defining spaces, spotlighting local talent in a way that feels integral rather than supplementary. This year’s program continues that focus with a mix of live projects and DJs rooted in Mexico’s electronic underground.
Production at Day Zero is designed to work with the environment rather than overpower it. Stages emerge from the trees, light cuts through the canopy, and the night unfolds at its own pace. As always, the final hours are expected to culminate in a sunrise session from Lazarus himself, a moment that has come to define the event for many returning dancers.
With the full lineup now revealed, Day Zero 2026 is shaping up as another deep dive into music, setting, and shared ritual, offering a different rhythm to the start of the year in Tulum.
