Music at Closer To The Sun
Join your favorite musicians in Mexico for one of the most intimate concert experiences on the planet. Our 3 stages have music for you to check out from mid-afternoon to the early hours of the morning. Bring your floatie and hit the Beach Stage for a sunset show, then gather your crew & grab a spot at the Concert Courtyard Main Stage. Shenanigans will be in full effect at our Late Night Stage to keep the party going.
Join your favorite musicians in Mexico for one of the most intimate concert experiences on the planet. Our 3 stages have music for you to check out from mid-afternoon to the early hours of the morning. Bring your floatie and hit the Beach Stage for a sunset show, then gather your crew & grab a spot at the Concert Courtyard Main Stage. Shenanigans will be in full effect at our Late Night Stage to keep the party going.
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 is at your fingertips! Your package price included all music, accommodations, food, drinks, cocktails, activities, workshops, waterpark access, room service, and so much more…
All taxes and gratuities are included in ticket cost.
** Flights & airport transportation are NOT included in the all-inclusive package.
Main stage shows every night, daytime shows on the beach, and late-night dance parties are all part of your experience. No reserved seating, concert gates, or separate viewing areas! Everyone at Closer to the Sun is considered a VIP!
Your Closer to the Sun package includes room accommodations for four nights in paradise. All rooms & suites include:
Private Balcony • Jacuzzi • 24 Hour Room Service • Cable TV • In-Room Safe • Mini Bar
Refuel with a specialty coffee, make new friends at the Heaven Bar, and hit Main Stage tequila bar for your margarita fix. With pop up bars near every venue and wait service at the pool, beach, and stages, you never have to go far for your next cocktail.
Craving poolside tacos or fried rice right off the grill during a show? We have you covered! Our specially curated food stations at Main Stage are sure to satisfy. We've got dining options morning, noon, and late night to keep you satisfied... plus 24 room service!
Hard Rock's on-site waterpark brings some extra excitement to your vacation. Fun for the whole family and a great way to cool down in that mid-afternoon Caribbean heat - whether you're letting your inner child out to play or bringing your kids along.
Activities
Our team curates a full day of activities & programming just for you! Wake up in paradise for morning yoga led by Slightly Stoopid’s OG, catch an artist-led instrument workshop, or hit the court for our annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Whether you like to get involved or kick back by the shore, there’s something for everyone at Closer to the Sun.
Our team curates a full day of activities & programming just for you! Wake up in paradise for morning yoga led by Slightly Stoopid’s OG, catch an artist-led instrument workshop, or hit the court for our annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Whether you like to get involved or kick back by the shore, there’s something for everyone at Closer to the Sun.
Theme Nights
Get into the Closer to the Sun spirit with our theme nights! Shine bright in sparkles, bust out the face paint, or relive a decade with a blast from the past. Go at it solo, plan a group costume, or team up with your roomie for a dynamic duo ‘fit.
Get into the Closer to the Sun spirit with our theme nights! Shine bright in sparkles, bust out the face paint, or relive a decade with a blast from the past. Go at it solo, plan a group costume, or team up with your roomie for a dynamic duo ‘fit.
Resort Living
Hard Rock Riviera Maya has tons of restaurants, countless pools, an on-site waterpark, zipline, swim-up bars, unique stages, and so much more that makes it the perfect Closer to the Sun home base! We also have a very limited number of suites available at Barcelo Maya Beach. Barcelo offers double the amenities just a quick 15 minute complimentary shuttle ride away from event happenings at Hard Rock. Enjoy your vacation with a little extra R&R! Find the room for you – from our standard Deluxe Gold to Stage Front Suites – then get out and explore all the amenities during your stay.
Hard Rock Riviera Maya has tons of restaurants, countless pools, an on-site waterpark, zipline, swim-up bars, unique stages, and so much more that makes it the perfect Closer to the Sun home base! We also have a very limited number of suites available at Barcelo Maya Beach. Barcelo offers double the amenities just a quick 15 minute complimentary shuttle ride away from event happenings at Hard Rock. Enjoy your vacation with a little extra R&R!
Balcony Decorating Contest
Don’t forget to pack your creativity for Mexico! Turn your balcony into an ode to Closer to the Sun, a colorful paradise, or any other unique oasis you dream up. Let’s see you deck out those decks!
NOTE: Please be respectful to the property & don’t bring anything permanent or damaging.
Don’t forget to pack your creativity for Mexico! Turn your balcony into an ode to Closer to the Sun, a colorful paradise, or any other unique oasis you dream up. Let’s see you deck out those decks!
NOTE: Please be respectful to the property & don’t bring anything permanent or damaging.
Loyalty Program
What an awesome, wild ride it’s been… From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you all for joining us on this journey. Five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten timers are cordially invited to the High Fiver Meet-Up during the event for drinks, laughs, and a little present from us to you, our most devoted fans…We love you guys!
What an awesome, wild ride it’s been… From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you all for joining us on this journey. Five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten timers are cordially invited to the High Fiver Meet-Up during the event for drinks, laughs, and a little present from us to you, our most devoted fans…We love you guys!
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 Closer to the Sun by planning activities and hands-on ways to bring a deeper sense of purpose to your trip.
Our trip raised over $18,000 in 2023 to help further these environmental & humanitarian efforts in the Puerto Morelos community. Since 2014, we have raised over $300,000 at Closer to the Sun to support grants benefitting 46 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 2024 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 schools and medical clinics.
- Take home a special memento from Closer to the Sun 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!
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 Closer to the Sun by planning activities and hands-on ways to bring a deeper sense of purpose to your trip.
- 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 Closer to the Sun 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!
Proceeds support Positive Legacy’s various environmental and sustainability projects throughout Mexico. Take the opportunity to feel empowered and leave your positive legacy during Closer to the Sun!