MIP Cancun 2026, held from November 17 to 20 at Moon Palace, Cancun, Mexico, is a leading event for the television industry focused on IP development and monetization.
Dates
17–20 Nov 2026
City / country
Cancun, Mexico
Venue
Moon Palace
Time
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event overview
MIP Cancun 2026 is a premier event for the television industry, focusing on IP development, funding, and monetization.
It will take place from November 17 to 20, 2026, at the Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico, bringing together key players from across the content ecosystem.
TL;DR
Attending MIP Cancun provides unparalleled networking opportunities, access to industry insights, and the chance to engage with key decision-makers in the television sector. Dates and Venue: MIP Cancun 2026 runs from November 17 to 20 at Moon Palace, Cancun, Mexico. Buyer Authority: Attendees include executives, producers, and content creators, all influential in purchasing decisions. Entry: Registration is available online with various participation options.
Exhibiting at MIP Cancun allows companies to showcase their content and services to a targeted audience of industry leaders, enhancing visibility and fostering partnerships. Scale and Focus: This event is a key hub for IP development, attracting industry leaders from across the television sector. Buyer Authority: Attendees include executives, producers, and content creators, all influential in purchasing decisions. MIP Cancun serves as a vital platform for industry.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Cancun - Chetumal Km 340, Riviera Maya, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Parking: Visitors should confirm parking availability and rates on the venue or organiser site before travel.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Co-Production Market
Access to conferences & screenings, and networking events.
Content Market
Includes access to pre-scheduled meetings with buyers.
Buyer Pass
For buyers only, includes access to conferences.
3-Day Networking Pass
Unlock unparalleled networking opportunities.
Ticket info
Ticket notes
For detailed ticket information, please visit the registration page.
Who runs the show
Reed Exhibitions Limited (RX)
How the last edition performed
Visitors
1,000
New this edition
BrandStory Hub
A new platform for IP development, funding and monetization, with Adidas, PepsiCo, Grupo Tova, Heineken, OCESA Seitrack and Samsung Ads among the initial confirmed brand participants.
SourceBeyond Streaming Summit
An expanded version of the FAST & AVOD: Americas Summit, staged as a pre-opening afternoon focused on strategies, content curation and the role of free ad-supported platforms.
SourceImpact
MIP Cancun 2026 is a premier event for the television industry, focusing on IP development, funding, and monetization. It will take place from November 17 to 20, 2026, at the Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico, bringing together key players from across the content ecosystem. MIP Cancun serves as a vital platform for industry professionals to explore new trends, network, and engage in discussions that shape the future of content creation and distribution.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Content creators and producers looking for funding and distribution opportunities., Executives from major television networks and streaming platforms., Investors interested in new content projects and partnerships., Marketing professionals seeking to engage with the content community.. Dates and Venue: MIP Cancun 2026 runs from November 17 to 20 at Moon Palace, Cancun, Mexico.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibiting at MIP Cancun allows companies to showcase their content and services to a targeted audience of industry leaders, enhancing visibility and fostering partnerships. Scale and Focus: This event is a key hub for IP development, attracting industry leaders from across the television sector. Buyer Authority: Attendees include executives, producers, and content creators, all influential in purchasing decisions. MIP Cancun serves as a vital platform for industry.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending MIP Cancun - Television Industry on 2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 in Cancun lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
FAST and AVOD monetisation
Free ad-supported streaming (FAST) and advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) are reframing how Latin American and US Hispanic audiences are reached.
Cross-border co-production
Co-production partnerships spread financing risk and unlock regional funding across Latin America and the US Hispanic market.
Creator economy
Creator-led and brand-funded content now competes with traditional studio pipelines for audience attention and advertiser spend.
IP development and funding
Demand is rising for original intellectual property that can travel across platforms, languages and formats.
Cross-platform storytelling
Audiences move between broadcast, streaming and social, so content must be built for multiple screens from the outset.
MIP Cancun sits inside the same annual buying cycle as MIPCOM in Cannes and the January Miami markets, so distributors, format owners and buyers usually plan the Latin American and US Hispanic calendar as one sequence of deal-making stops.
Pre-show
Confirm buyer meeting requests and screening submissions ahead of the November market.
Show week
1-to-1 meetings, conference sessions and screenings across four days at Moon Palace Cancun.
Peer markets are established television trade events; confirm each edition's dates on the organiser website before booking.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Mexico's busiest leisure gateway, with direct services from the USA, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 handle different carriers, so check your arrival terminal. Official airport taxis and pre-booked private transfers meet arrivals outside each terminal, and ADO coaches run to downtown Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
~10–13.5 km
to venue
20–25 min
by car
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (Tulum)
Newer Riviera Maya gateway opened in December 2023. Convenient when a carrier flies there directly, but transfers to Moon Palace are longer and cost more than from Cancun; pre-book a private transfer.
~110–120 km south of the Moon Palace complex
to venue
1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min
by car
Alternative Yucatán gateway with US connections. Only worth considering if Cancun fares spike or your itinerary combines the market with Mérida and Chichén Itzá.
~330 km west via Highways 180 and 307
to venue
3 h 30 min – 4 h
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
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Premium section of the Moon Palace complex, captured at roughly 22% below its usual rate in the search window.
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Airport-area option captured at roughly 18% below its usual rate.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Private airport transfer
Roughly a 25-minute drive; providers track flight arrival and meet passengers with a name sign.
Shared shuttle or pre-booked van
Book ahead for the November peak; shared shuttles run between Cancun International (CUN) and the Moon Palace resort.
taxi
20-25 minutes
taxi
1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min; Newer Riviera Maya gateway opened in December 2023. Convenient when a carrier flies there directly, but transfers to Moon Palace are longer and cost more than from Cancun; pre-book a private transfer.
taxi
3 h 30 min – 4 h; Alternative Yucatán gateway with US connections. Only worth considering if Cancun fares spike or your itinerary combines the market with Mérida and Chichén Itzá.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-exempt business visitor entry | Nationals of visa-exempt countries and holders of a valid multiple-entry visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or any Schengen country | Not yet confirmed | No consular visa needed; entry status issued on arrival for stays up to 180 days | |
| Visitor Permit (Visitante) - business visitor | Nationals not covered by Mexico's visa-exemption program who travel for short business visits | Not yet confirmed | Apply at a Mexican consulate before travel and allow several weeks for an appointment and decision |
Mexico exempts visitors from many countries for non-lucrative visits of up to 180 days, including tourism, business visitor, transit, correspondent and medical treatment. Holders of a valid and unexpired multiple-entry visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or any Schengen country can enter Mexico without a Mexican visa for tourism, business or transit.
Official visa pageWeather
Cancun in November 2026 is warm and humid, with daytime highs around 28-31°C and overnight lows near 20-23°C. Expect roughly 7-12 rain days and 83-131 mm of rain across the month; the Atlantic hurricane season runs to 30 November, though major storms are less frequent by then.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mexico has reliable mobile coverage in cities and resort areas such as Cancun. Visitors typically choose a prepaid local SIM, an eSIM or an international roaming plan for maps, translation and ride-hailing, and the Moon Palace complex provides Wi-Fi across the resort.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Restaurant and bar bills in Mexico normally carry a 10–15% tip, added on top of the check rather than built into it. Airport and hotel porters expect MXN 20–50 per bag, and transfer drivers or spa staff appreciate a small gratuity.
Greetings and language
Spanish is the working language of most buyer meetings, with English widely used in international deals. A handshake on introduction plus a light 'buenos días' or 'buenas tardes' lands well; follow-ups are exchanged digitally rather than on paper business cards.
Dress and pace
Resort-casual works in the Moon Palace meeting pods, with smart-casual for evening receptions. Daytime temperatures sit near 30°C while conference rooms are heavily air conditioned, so bring a light layer, and expect dinners and receptions to start at 20:00 or later.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: CUN
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Cancun; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Many nationalities can visit Mexico for business for up to 180 days without a visa. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or any Schengen country are exempt for tourism, business or transit. Nationals not covered must obtain a Visitor Permit from a Mexican consulate before travel.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Visa-exempt travellers need no consular processing; applicants for a Visitor Permit should apply several weeks before travel to allow for an appointment and decision.
Travel for unpaid business activities, such as attending a television content market, is normally covered by the Visitor Permit. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation at the Moon Palace complex when entering Mexico.
OfficialFind a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2026-11-17
Check-out (recommended)
2026-11-20
Areas to stay
Moon Palace complex · Near Cancun International Airport (CUN) · On-site at the venue
5 star
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4 star
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4 star
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4 star
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Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Cancun International Airport (CUN): 20–25 min; Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (Tulum) (TQO): 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min; Mérida International Airport (MID): 3 h 30 min – 4 h. Allow road or rail time to Moon Palace; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Moon Palace: On-site at the venue: Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive Resort; Moon Palace complex: Moon Palace The Grand - Cancun; Moon Palace complex: Moon Palace Nizuc - Cancun.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Cancun; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Cancun's public buses and ADO coaches serve the Hotel Zone and downtown, but the Moon Palace complex sits outside the main hotel zone, so most market visitors rely on resort shuttles or pre-booked private transfers from Cancun International (CUN).
Parking: On-site parking is available at Moon Palace; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Approximately 28-31°C (82-88°F) daytime highs and 20-23°C (68-73°F) overnight lows.
Seasonality: Late Atlantic hurricane season ending 30 November; November typically brings 7-12 rain days and 83-131 mm of rainfall, so short showers are possible.
Packing: Pack lightweight breathable clothing, a light rain jacket or umbrella, sunscreen and resort-appropriate evening wear; indoor market and conference venues are air conditioned.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 — Wednesday 18 November 2026
The core 1-to-1 meeting blocks run across 18–19 November, so Day 2 opens with a fully populated meeting schedule, conference keynotes in full swing and the beachfront networking reception in the evening. Arriving on Day 1 for registration means you enter the meeting floor on Day 2 with every buyer slot already confirmed.
Check visa and passport status — Confirm whether you need a Mexican Visitor Permit or qualify for visa-free entry via a valid US, Canada, Japan, UK or Schengen visa.
Book flights to Cancun International (CUN) — CUN is about 10-13.5 km from Moon Palace Cancun, roughly a 20-25 minute transfer.
Reserve accommodation at the Moon Palace complex — Staying on site keeps you inside the event resort; plan check-in 17 November and check-out 20 November 2026.
Register online and secure your pass — MIP Cancun offers Co-Production Market, Content Market, Buyer and 3-Day Networking passes via mipcancun.com.
Download the programme and screening schedule — Plan keynotes, international screenings and networking events ahead of arrival.
Pre-schedule 1-to-1 matchmaking meetings — The market's signature matchmaking programme fills quickly; book buyer and distributor slots early.
Book airport transfer or shuttle — Private transfers from CUN take about 25 minutes and start from roughly USD 34 per vehicle.
Shortlist sessions and BrandStory Hub briefings — Decide which conferences, roundtables and brand sessions matter most for your slate.
Pack for warm, humid weather — Expect 28-31°C daytime highs, 20-23°C nights and occasional showers; bring light clothing and a rain jacket.
Prepare meeting documents and screeners — Bring pitches, one-pagers and screeners for buyer meetings, plus digital copies on hand.
Confirm arrival and badge collection — Check transfer pickup and hotel check-in details for 17 November 2026.
Tulum and the Riviera Maya coast
Isla Mujeres
Market meeting pods and buyers' lounge
Beachfront terrace receptions
Conference foyer coffee stations and lobby bars
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · Co-Production Market
USD 2950 / per person
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visitor · Content Market
USD 7890 / per person
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visitor · Buyer Pass
USD 2090 / per person
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visitor · 3-Day Networking Pass
USD 2500 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Co-Production Market | USD 2950 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Content Market | USD 7890 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Buyer Pass | USD 2090 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | 3-Day Networking Pass | USD 2500 / per person | official |
Decision
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QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Assess how this option fits your objectives.
Best for
Distributors, buyers, producers and commissioners sourcing Latin American and US Hispanic content who want the 1-to-1 matchmaking programme without taking a stand.
Min. budget
$8,190.00
Timeline
4-6 weeks for flights, Moon Palace accommodation and visa checks.
Risks
Peak November resort pricing across the Moon Palace complex
Consular visa slot lead time for visa-required nationalities
Limited market capacity across the four-day programme
exhibit
Assess how this option fits your objectives.
Best for
Content producers, format owners, studios and brands presenting new IP to Latin American and US Hispanic buyers and commissioners.
Min. budget
$36,855.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand, pod or sponsorship booking plus travel planning.
Risks
Pod and sponsorship inventory is limited at the venue
Freight and customs lead time for display and demo equipment
Staff travel and hotel must be booked early for the November peak
skip
Assess how this option fits your objectives.
Best for
Teams with no Latin American or US Hispanic distribution plans, no slate to pitch and no budget for travel to Cancun in November.
Min. budget
Not yet confirmed
Timeline
Not applicable if the market is outside your territory or release calendar.
Risks
Missing 1-to-1 meetings with distributors and buyers active in the region
FAQs & glossary
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