Editor’s note: The list is updated on a monthly basis. Festivals that have already passed are deleted from the list.
From Lima Music Festival in Peru to the eclectic stages of Bilbao BBK Live in Spain and Festival Cordillera in Colombia, Billboard Español puts together the ultimate guide to festivals celebrating Latin music across the globe.
With reggaetón pop sensation Rauw Alejandro and corridos hitmaker Peso Pluma taking center stage at Governors Ball in New York, Sueños in Chicago and Baja Beach Fest in Mexico — the latter two festivals placing substantial bets on these genres — it’s clear that Latin music’s influence continues to expand rapidly.
We also see more eclectic lineups that combine Latin and Anglo headliners such as Primavera Sounds in Spain with main acts Lana Del Rey, Pulp, SZA, Mitski, and more are slated to perform; but also Venezuelan electronic producer Arca, Mexican-American crooner Omar Apollo, Argentine rapper Milo J, reggaetón pioneer DJ Playero, indie rockers Él Mató a Un Policía Motorizado, and Spanish trap star La Zowi.
Even in places historically less associated with Latin music — but not as much as one might think — such as in Italy with Milano Latin Festival who will host an over two-month-long music series starring Farruko, Christian Nodal, Maria Becerra, Juan Luis Guerra, Grupo Niche, Pimpinela, Olga Tañón and more.
While this may not be an exhaustive list, it serves as a comprehensive guide to some of the genre’s most significant events. Whether you’re a die-hard reggaetón fan, a salsa aficionado, or a lover of all things Latin, see our guide to the must-attend festivals across the globe, arranged in sequential order.
Bresh
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Date: May 17 – June 15
Place: Various cities throughout the U.S.
Not necessarily a festival, but a traveling party, Bresh — known for its vibrant energy and celebrity guests appearances — is embarking for the first time on a multi-city U.S. tour. “The World’s Prettiest Party” will make stops in several cities across the country, starting in Orlando on May 17, then moving on to New York and Chicago on May 25. It will then go to Houston on May 31, Dallas on June 1, San Francisco on June 7, Los Angeles on June 8 and Austin on June 15. Bresh takes place every Friday at M2 in Miami.
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BRESH – USA ROADTRIP
Every Friday at M2 – Miami, Fla. May 17 — Celine Orlando — Orlando, Fla. May 25 — HK Hall — New York, N.Y. May 25 — Park West (Dreams Festival) — Chicago, Ill. May 31 — Warehouse Live Midtown — Houston, Texas June 1 — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall – Dallas, Texas June 7 — August Hall — San Francisco, Calif. June 8 — The Bellwether — Los Angeles, Calif. June 15 v Emo’s Austin — Austin, Texas
Lima Music Fest
Date: May 25
Place: Lima, Peru
Lima Music Fest will bring Sebastián Yatra, Mike Bahia, Greeicy, Nacho, Piso 21 and Beelé on Saturday May 25 at the National Stadium in Lima, Peru.
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Sueños
Date: May 25-26
Place: Chicago, USA
The third annual edition of the Sueños Music Festival will feature headliners Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma, Maluma and Ivan Cornejo, who will take the stage the weekend of May 25-26 at Chicago’s Grant Park. The event, which brings together big stars in regional Mexican and urban music, will also host Young Miko, Xavi, Bizarrap, Mora, Jowell & Randy, Manuel Turizo, Bad Gyal and more.
One of the most anticipated festivals celebrating international music, which launched in 2001, is coming back to Spain. Headliners Lana Del Rey, Pulp, SZA, Mitski, The National, Phoenix, PJ Harvey, are Vampire Weekend are slated to perform. Venezuelan electronic producer Arca, Mexican-American crooner Omar Apollo, Argentine rapper Milo J, reggaetón pioneer DJ Playero, indie rockers Él Mató a Un Policía Motorizado, Spanish trap star La Zowi and more will also be there.
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Milano Latin Festival
Date: June 1 – August 15
Place: Milano, Italy
Milano Latin Festival makes a big splash with big names. The Italian music series, lasting more than two months (June 1 to August 15), has confirmed stars such as Farruko, Christian Nodal, Maria Becerra, Juan Luis Guerra, Grupo Niche, Pimpinela, Olga Tañón and more. Its magnitude, duration and number of renowned Latin artists make this festival one to keep in mind.
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La Onda
Date: June 1-2
Place: Napa, California
Maná, Fuerza Regida, Alejandro Fernández and Junior H will headline the inaugural La Onda, a packed two-day festival slated to take place June 1-2, 2024 at the Napa Valley Expo. The festival lineup also includes Farruko, Eslabon Armado, Café Tacvba, Los Ángeles Azules, Mon Laferte and more.
This summer’s Ball will feature more than 60 artists on three stages, setting up at Corona Park for the second year. Headliners include Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma, Post Malone, SZA and The Killers. Gov Ball will welcome dozens of other pop, rock, Latin and hip-hop stars, including Farruko, 21 Savage, Dominic Fike, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mean Girls star Reneé Rapp, Labrinth, Sabrina Carpenter and Don Toliver, as well as debut GB performances from Victoria Monét and Sexyy Red, among others.
The Hotel Xcaret Arte will host the third annual PAAX GNP Festival, which brings together classical musicians, ballet, opera, and dance performers to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, located alongside the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Conductor Alondra de la Parra will lead the festival with world-class soloists of The Impossible Orchestra, including South African soprano, Pretty Yende, and three-time Grammy and 17-time Latin Grammy winner Natalia Lafourcade.
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Bilbao BBK Live
Date: July 11-13
Place: Bilbao, Spain
The open-air festival returns for its 18th edition at Kobetamendi, the largest park in Bilbao atop the mountainous Mount Cobetas. With a three-day lineup that includes headliners Massive Attack, Grace Jones, Arcade Fire, The Prodigy and more, the event has earned critical acclaim for highlighting eye-popping acts within the pop and rock arena. A troupe of Latin and Spanish-singing all-stars are also slated to appear, such as indie rockers Los Planetas (who are celebrating 30 years of Super 8), Andalusia singer María José Llergo, French-Ecuadorian producer Nicola Cruz, Barcelona band Mujeres, and more.
Chicago’s Miche Fest is set to take place July 13-14 in a new Oakwood Beach location featuring a lineup that includes Junior H, Kali Uchis, Los Angeles Azules and Luis R Conriquez, among others. Now in its sixth edition, the beachside stage also includes performances by Chino Pacas, Santa Fe Klan, Ryan Castro, Piso 21, De La Ghetto and Jasiel Nuñez.
“What started as an idea to blend music, Latin culture, and beloved micheladas has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible,” Fernando Nieto, co-founder of Miche Fest, said in a statement. “This festival is for all Latinos to come out and enjoy summertime the way Chicago does it. We’re beyond ecstatic to bring Miche Fest to Oakwood Beach for our sixth year, offering a bigger, bolder and more exciting experience than ever before.”
Now billed as “the reggaetón and Latin music festival,” BBF welcomes back Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro to its stage as a headliner for his Friday, Aug. 9, performance; he last appeared in 2019. The excitement continues into Saturday with 2023’s breakout star Peso Pluma leading the charge as the night’s headliner. Sunday heralds the festival debut of Fuerza Regida, the trailblazers of the belikeada movement. Capping off the weekend, Colombian American artist Kali Uchis is set to deliver a special performance on Sunday. Also performing are Sech, Chencho Corleone, Becky G, Jhayco, Mora, Tiago PZK and more.
Camilla Cabello, Demi Lovato, Evanescence, Garbage, Danna Paola, Maria Becerra and Ximena Sariñana will headline the lineup for the first edition of Festival Hera HSBC, the first all-female music festival in Mexico.
The event, to be held on August 24 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, will also feature Tash Sultana, Yahritza y Su Esencia, Bomba Estéreo, Ely Guerra, Daniela Spalla, Francisca Valenzuela, Ladytron and many more. According to the organizers, the idea is to connect female bands and artists, feminist organizations and collectives.
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Festival Cordillera
Date: September 14-15
Place: Bogota, Colombia
“For all the migrants, the pachucos and frijoleros of the world. Today more together and Latin than ever. Long live our language and our Cordillera! ⛰️,” reads the caption on the fest’s Instagram. This festival unites several generations and genres of Latin music, such as Juan Luis Guerra, Fito Paez, Molotov, Vilma Palma e Vampiros, Rels B, Miranda! and more.
