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Music at Strings & Sol

Your favorite musicians are heading to Mexico for a tropical vacation filled with banjos, mandolins, and more! The bands you love perform on three unique stages built with you in mind. Float along during Poolside Gazebo sets, dance in the sand at Beach Stage, then make your way to the open air Palapa for late night dance parties that will make your soul shine. Check out our Strings & Sol 2026 lineup here!

Your favorite musicians are heading to Mexico for a tropical vacation filled with banjos, mandolins, and more! The bands you love perform on three unique stages built with you in mind. Float along during Poolside Gazebo sets, dance in the sand at Beach Stage, then make your way to the open air Palapa for late night dance parties that will make your soul shine. Check out our Strings & Sol 2026 lineup here!

Crowd gathered at Beach Stage during nighttime concert.
Yonder Mountain String Band performing on the Beach Stage.
Daytime Beach Stage concert with crowd dancing in the sand.
Late night set in the Palapa.
View from beach stage looking out over crowd with ocean beside them.
Nighttime beach stage concert with bright lights shining into the sky.
Nick Piccinni and Paul Hoffman performing together on stage under blue light.
Nighttime Beach Stage crowd view from an Oceanfront Suite balcony.
Beachfront lounge area with palapas and Beach Stage in the background.
View from Beach Stage of band performing in front of large crowd at night.
Band performing on pool gazebo stage with guests floating in the pool watching.
Crowd gathered on the beach watching concert at sunset by the ocean.
Multiple bands performing together on Beach Stage during collaborative set
Overhead view of pool gazebo stage surrounded by guests floating in the pool
View from behind band facing crowd at the late night Palapa stage.
Crowd watching nighttime beach stage concert with bright lights shining over the audience.

All-Inclusive Package

Soak in the luxury of an all-inclusive resort plus the energy of your favorite festival, with amenities just steps from your room. All you can eat, all you can drink, everything you need right at your fingertips!
Packages include access to all music, four night room accommodations, food, drinks, cocktails, activities, workshops, and so much more…
Two musicians performing on stage with bright backlighting and crowd with raised hands in the foreground.
4 Nights of Music

Beach Stage shows in the sand, daytime sets by the pool, and late-night dance parties in an open-air palapa are all part of your experience. No reserved seating, concert gates, or separate viewing areas...everyone at Strings & Sol is a VIP!

Guests seated beachside, dining at a resort restaurant.
All You Can Eat

Craving poolside guac or tacos right off the grill? We've got you covered! Our dining options are available morning, noon, and late night. Guests who stay at Dreams Resort can take advantage of dining at both resorts + 24 hour room service at Dreams.

Oceanfront room view featuring the living room area and open balcony.
Accommodations

Choose a room in the action at Sapphire or elect to stay down the beach at Dreams for a more relaxing experience. With options including Tropical View, Ocean View, or Swim Up Pools, you can enjoy a life of luxury no matter where you rest your head.

Resort waterpark slides on a sunny day.
Waterpark

Sapphire's waterpark brings some extra excitement to your Strings & Sol vacation! Fun for the whole family and a great way to cool down in that sweet Caribbean heat - whether you're letting your inner child out to play or bringing your kids along.

A tray of sliced pineapple drinks.
Drinks & Cocktails

Refuel with a specialty coffee, make friends at the Swing Bar, hit the Swim Up Bar, or head to the new 0 Proof/NA Mocktail Bar for a refresh! With bars near every venue and wait service at the pool, beach, and stages, you never have to go far for your next drink.

Activities

There is never any shortage of things to do at Strings & Sol! It may be the music that calls us to Mexico, but a big part of what makes this experience so special is the daytime programming designed to bring artists and fans together while we’re there. Wake up for morning yoga, sip a cocktail during our entertaining poolside games, and enjoy happy hour hangs that give back to charity. Stay tuned for 2026 Activities coming this Summer!

Guests playing cornhole on the beach during daytime with ocean in the background.
Group morning yoga session in the Palapa lobby.
Guests playing instruments together during fan jam session
Guest decorating sunglasses at table during activity session.
Guest playing pickleball on courts present on the resort property.
Guests holding up cornhole tournament trophies on the beach.
Table of guests participating in a crafting activity session.
Guests browsing drink selections during beer share activity.
Guests in costumes on stage during theme night contest.
Guests playing instruments together during fan jam session by the pool.
Guests posing with bingo prizes at daytime activity.

There is never any shortage of things to do at Strings & Sol! It may be the music that calls us to Mexico, but a big part of what makes this experience so special is the daytime programming designed to bring artists and fans together while we’re there. Wake up for morning yoga, sip a cocktail during our entertaining poolside games, and enjoy happy hour hangs that give back to charity. Stay tuned for 2026 Activities coming this Summer!

Theme Night

Let your creativity out for a night in paradise! Our annual Theme Night is a tradition that we look forward to every year. Organize a fun group costume or plan your own special outfit, just make sure you pack for the party. Official 2026 Theme Night announcement coming soon!

Guests in theme night costume.
Group of guests in theme night costume.
Father and child in theme night costume.
Guests in theme night costume.
Guests in theme night costume.
Guests in theme night costume.
Artists in theme night costume on stage performing.
Guests in theme night costume.
Guests in theme night costume.

Let your creativity out for a night in paradise! Our annual Theme Night is a tradition that we look forward to every year. Organize a fun group costume or plan your own special outfit, just make sure you pack for the party. Official 2026 Theme Night announcement coming soon!

Resort Living

Sapphire is where you’ll find curated activities, event happenings, our main pool, and guest suites just steps from the stages. Stay in the heart of the action or choose a room a few minutes down the beach at Dreams Riviera for a more tranquil experience. Dreams Riviera is perfect for vacationers interested in a relaxing and luxurious getaway with double the amenities & 24-hour room service. Choose your home base upon booking and we’ll meet on the beach!

Sapphire is where you’ll find curated activities, event happenings, our main pool, and guest suites just steps from the stages. Stay in the heart of the action or choose a room a few minutes down the beach at Dreams Riviera for a more tranquil experience. Dreams Riviera is perfect for vacationers interested in a relaxing and luxurious getaway with double the amenities & 24-hour room service. Choose your home base upon booking and we’ll meet on the beach!

Guests posing in front of a welcome banner in the resort lobby.
Oceanfront Suite rooms in the background of the Beach Stage crowd, displaying proximity to the conerts.
Child going down a waterslide with their hands up.
Fire dancers performing a show by the main pool.
Wide view of beach with resort, palapas, and concert stage in the distance during daytime.
Guests walking along pathway toward beachside bar area.
Oceanfront Suite swim up pool with yellow duck float in foreground and beach stage in the distance
Guests posing with hands up sitting at a beachside bar area.
Main pool area at night with resort room building in background.
A Strings & Sol sand sculpture displaying the logo and art for the event.

Excursions

Take a day-trip exploring the area – zipline through the jungle, snorkel with sea life, shop for souvenirs, or soak up some history at the ruins. Riviera Maya is a haven of culture, adventure, and natural beauty so make sure to take advantage of all the opportunities at our fingertips!

Take a day-trip exploring the area – zipline through the jungle, snorkel with sea life, shop for souvenirs, or soak up some history at the ruins. Riviera Maya is a haven of culture, adventure, and natural beauty so make sure to take advantage of all the opportunities at our fingertips!

Scuba diver observing sea turtle on ocean floor during excursion.
Aerial view of a catamaran over a reef.
Guests on ATV with a jungle background.
An underground cenote, clear blue water lit up by underwater lights.
Coastal ruins overlooking ocean and sandy beach
A mayan temple sits in the middle of a grass field.

Loyalty Program

14 years in and what an awesome, wild ride it’s been… You are the familiar faces that fuel our annual adventure and we appreciate you SO much! Joining us for your 10th Strings & Sol? Slip on your exclusive loyalty robe and allow us to induct you to the Sol Mates family. 11, 12, 13, and 14 Timers –  join us for our 2026 Sol Mates party to pick up your new gift, swap tales, toast our memories, and boogie down together. We love you all!

14 years in and what an awesome, wild ride it’s been… You are the familiar faces that fuel our annual adventure and we appreciate you SO much! Joining us for your 10th Strings & Sol? Slip on your exclusive loyalty robe and allow us to induct you to the Sol Mates family. 11, 12, 13, and 14 Timers –  join us for our 2026 Sol Mates party to pick up your new gift, swap tales, toast our memories, and boogie down together. We love you all!

Group photo of guests wearing blue loyalty program robes
Guest wearing blue loyalty program robes posing with loyalty patches
Guests wearing blue loyalty program robes posing together
Close up photo of the blue loyalty program robes displaying the Sol Mate logo on them
Guests wearing blue loyalty program robes posing together
Guests wearing blue loyalty program robes posing together
Guests wearing blue loyalty program robes posing together

Leaving A Positive Legacy

Positive Legacy, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arm of Cloud 9 Adventures, is committed to integrating live music and service by inspiring music fans and artists to take action. Positive Legacy’s goal is to positively impact the communities we visit during Strings & Sol by planning activities and hands-on ways to bring a deeper sense of purpose to your trip.

Our trip raised over $32,000 in 2025 to help further these environmental & humanitarian efforts in the Puerto Morelos community. Since 2012, we have raised over $300,000 at Strings & Sol to support grants benefitting 53 different local organizations.

Thank you to all who have supported the auctions, activities, and Day of Services outings over the years. Stay tuned for more info on how to leave a positive legacy in 2026 including:

  • Participate in a Day of Service and donate an afternoon to make improvements in the local community.
  • Pack some donation items to provide necessary materials for local Central Vallarta schools and medical clinics.
  • Take home a special memento from Strings & Sol by bidding in our Charity Auction.
  • Donate a unique or handmade item to our Charity Auction.
  • Join Poolside Bingo and make a donation to Positive Legacy to buy bingo cards!

Leaving A Positive Legacy

Positive Legacy, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arm of Cloud 9 Adventures, is committed to integrating live music and service by inspiring music fans and artists to take action. Positive Legacy’s goal is to positively impact the communities we visit during Strings & Sol by planning activities and hands-on ways to bring a deeper sense of purpose to your trip.

Our trip raised over $32,000 in 2025 to help further these environmental & humanitarian efforts in the Puerto Morelos community. Since 2012, we have raised over $300,000 at Strings & Sol to support grants benefitting 53 different local organizations.

Thank you to all who have supported the auctions, activities, and Day of Services outings over the years. Stay tuned for more info on how to leave a positive legacy in 2026 including:

  • Participate in a Day of Service and donate an afternoon to make improvements in the local community.
  • Pack some donation items to provide necessary materials for local Central Vallarta schools and medical clinics.
  • Take home a special memento from Strings & Sol by bidding in our Charity Auction.
  • Donate a unique or handmade item to our Charity Auction.
  • Join Poolside Bingo and make a donation to Positive Legacy to buy bingo cards!