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Phish Adds James Murphy and Questlove to Riviera Maya 10th-Anniversary Lineup

Broadening late-night and comedy offerings, the booking links the festival to Phish’s busy 2026 touring run.

Overview

  • Phish announced the additions to its Riviera Maya lineup on June 16–17, confirming James Murphy and Questlove will DJ late-night poolside sets at the Jan. 27–30, 2027 event at Moon Palace Cancún.
  • The four-night resort festival will feature full-band performances across the span of the getaway with additional late-night programming and after-hours DJ sets.
  • Organizers also confirmed the return of the Here Come the Jokers comedy series with Fred Armisen, Rory Scovel, Beth Stelling, Ali Macofsky and Phil Hanley in the bill.
  • Promoters said more DJs will be revealed in the coming months, continuing the event’s pattern of staggered announcements for off-stage acts and special programming.
  • The Riviera Maya getaway is a recurring destination festival for Phish fans and the new bookings emphasize the event’s cross-genre appeal and its role as a destination tied to the band’s larger live schedule.