If you've never been to The BPM Festival, allow us to paint a picture of what this proper electronic music festival looks like. For ten days each year (this year from Janurary 8-19th) the quaint town of Playa del Carmen, Mexico turns into Mecca for electronic music, beckoning to pilgrims from all over the world. The festival boasts an impressive roster filled with a unique balance of house and techno legends, as well as under-the-radar producers. Add to all this the magnificent backdrop of Caribbean beaches, cave diving and the sacred Mayan grounds in Tulum, just a ride down the road, and you are at #BPM2015.

Looking over the schedule might make you dizzy, but that’s why we're here! Here are our recommended picks for the best events at BPM, broken into two lists: day parties and night parties. If you want to stay organized and in-the-know on set times, download the app available for iPhone and Android.

January 9th

Carl Cox & Friends
Mamita’s Beach Club
Carl Cox is without a doubt one of the most creative DJs of our time - after all, you can only play to sold out clubs when your sets are consistently experimental and memorable. This techno veteran will play along UK’s Eats Everything, known for playing jungle and early rave grooves, YOUSEF, and upcoming techno producer, Jon Rundell. Purchase tickets here.

January 10th

All Day I Dream
Mamita’s Beach Club
Roll call for all dreamers! If you have ever attended any ADID, you know this party is not to be missed. Sweet grooves and smiling faces shine all over the Mexican horizon. Let your feet sink in the white sand and enjoy lush and emotive rhythms while Burning Man favorite Lee Burridge, Matthew Dekay, YokoO and Hoj take you in a journey into the clouds! Purchase tickets here.

January 11th

Culprit’s Showcase
Fusion Beach Club
Hailing from Zurich, Adritaique have had strong and steady positioning in the industry with their effortlessly cool and sophisticated grooves. This year they’re headlining Culprit’s LA. showcase along side Benoit & Sergio (live), MANIK, Droog, and Edu Imbernon. Purchase tickets here.

January 12th

Crew Love Mexico
Canibal Royal
If you want to give your ears a break from all that techno, check out Crew Love for some warmer, more melodic vibes. Known for their funky, disco-flavored house, the guys from Soul Clap and Wolf Lamb are breath of fresh air at this techno filled week. With live performance from No Regular Play, this is definitely one of our top picks for the week.  Purchase tickets here.

January 13th 

tINI & The Gang
Fusion Beach Club
tINI has had an unstoppable momentum since she’s left Germany. Inspired by her party in Ibiza, tINI’s BPM party continues to nurture and support upcoming producers. Expect to hear sets from buzzworthy acts like Romanian duo Premiesku and Ibiza favorite Enzo Siragusa. Purchase tickets here.

January 14th

All Gone Pete Tong
Blue Parrot
International music guru Pete Tong curated an impressive lineup for his showcase at Blue Parrot. Berlin’s own, Oliver Dollar, has gradually built a name in the house scene with releases on Defected Records and Made to Play, will play an exclusive set at Blue Parrot. Also on the bill is MK, known for stellar collaborations and high profile remixes, as well as The Disciples. Purchase tickets here.

January 15th

Cadenza Music Meets Planet E Communications
Mamita’s Beach Club
Luciano is the charismatic commander of Cadenza Music, one of the most recognized labels for tech-house and Latin sounds. He’ll be sharing the booth with Detroit legends Carl Craig, Stacy Pullen and Moodymann. Come get schooled by the men whose vision and commitment to music inspired so many underground DJs and helped the scene stay alive. Purchase tickets here.

January 16th 

Circo Loco at DC10
Mamita’s Beach Club
By the time Friday arrives, we hope you still have enough energy for one of the best day parties of the week. The lineup at Circo Loco at DC 10 includes Seth Troxler - known for eclectic and genre-defining sets, tech-house star Matthias Tanzmann going back to back with thoughtful and edgy musicmaster Davide Squille. Also expect to hear sets from Ellen Allien and the rising stars of minimal, Nastia and Andrew Grant. Purchase tickets here.

January 17th

Hector Presents Vatos Locos
Cannibal Royal
In a relatively short career Hector has developed a signature style that is organic and and separates him from the rest by effortlessly incorporating old school vibes with acid house and heavy techno. This year he’s launching his own party at BPM with some of the toughest house and techno producers in the game, Randall M and David Gtronic. Come roll with the baddest groovemakers in town. Purchase tickets here.

January 18th

This Is The End: Richy Ahmed, Lauren Lane, John Acquaviva & Special Friends
Mamita’s Beach Club
One of the most sought after DJs and Ibiza’s love child, Richy Ahmed will be closing a row of spectacular day parties. This professional party starter and Hot Nature musketeer has defined a uniquely individual sound that fuses nu-disco and funk-inspired grooves with classic house. He’ll be playing alongside the ever-evolving Lauren Lane and 90’s techno icon, John Acquaviva. Come with a margarita in hand and kiss playa goodbye! Purchase tickets here.