The Ultimate Guide to Festivals Celebrating Latin Music & More in 2026

Editor’s note: The list will be updated periodically. Festivals that have already passed will be deleted from the list.

The 2026 festival spring season kicks off with the Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park in Chicago. The festivities commence on May 23, featuring an exciting two-day lineup that includes J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Fuerza Regida, Ryan Castro, Paulo Londra, Danny Ocean, Manuel Turizo and more taking the stage.

Then there’s Primavera Sound Barcelona, a highly anticipated five-day event kicking off on June 3, renowned for its eclectic lineup and influence on the global music scene. This year, the festival boasts an impressive roster of artists, including The Cure, Doja Cat, Gorillaz, The xx, Bad Gyal, Rusowsky, Guitarricadelafuente, Ralphie Choo, and many more.

The Primavera Sound franchise also extends to other global cities, with editions in Porto on June 11-13, Buenos Aires on Nov. 28-29, and São Paulo on Dec. 5-6.

Over the next few months, #LatinMusic fans will have a variety of options to enjoy live music in festival settings around the world, from the Cabarete Jazz Festival in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on June 6, to ARRE Pepsi Black in Mexico City on Sept. 5-6, and the Bamba Festival in Santiago de Chile on Oct. 25-26.

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.

Chrysalis Festival by Empire of the Sun

Date: May 14-16
Place: San José del Cabo, Mexico

Participating Acts: Empire of the Sun, The Flaming Lips, Adanowsky, Midnight Generation and more.

Sueños Music Festival

Date: May 23-24
Place: Chicago

Participating Acts: J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Fuerza Regida, Ryan Castro, Paulo Londra, Danny Ocean, Manuel Turizo and more.

Primavera Sound Barcelona

Date: June 3-7
Place: Barcelona, Spain

Participating Acts: The Cure, Doja Cat, Gorillaz, The xx, Bad Gyal, Rusowsky, Guitarricadelafuente, Ralphie Choo and more.

Cabarete Jazz Festival

Date: 6 de junio
Place: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Participating Acts: Los Amigos Invisibles, Alfredo Rodríguez, Cimafunk, Gia Fu, iLe, Sandy Gabriel and more.

Primavera Sound Porto

Date: June 11-14
Place: Porto, Porgutal

Participating Acts: Gorillaz, The xx, Bad Gyal, Rusowsky, Slowdive, Texas Is The Reason, Bestia Bebé and more.

Starlite Occident Marbella

Date: June-August (exact dates TBA)
Place: Marbella, Spain

Participating Acts: Lenny Kravitz, Maroon 5, Ozuna, Yandel, Grupo Frontera, Manuel Turizo, Danny Ocean, Carlos Rivera, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Elvis Crespo and more.

Toñita Fest

Date: June 28
Place: Brooklyn

Toñita Fest is back for its third year as the Caribbean Social Club marks its 52nd anniversary. This annual event pays tribute to Puerto Rican heritage, and shines a spotlight on the importance of cultural hubs in New York City.

Baja Beach Fest

Date: Aug. 7-9
Place: Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico

Baja Beach Fest returns to Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico, on August 8-10 for a weekend of party, playa y perreo. Headlining this year’s lineup are global Latin heavyweights: Anuel AA kicks things off on Friday night, Junior H brings his sad boy vibes on Saturday, and Ozuna and John Summit closes on Sunday.

ARRE Pepsi Black

Date: Sept. 5-6
Place: Mexico City

The Arre Festival — now called Arre Pepsi Black — known for bringing together prominent acts in regional Mexican music, will return to Mexico City. Alejandro Fernández, Banda MS and Los Tucanes de Tijuana will headline the lineup at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Tecate Península

Date: Oct. 24
Place: Tijuana, Mexico

Tecate Península is set to take over Tijuana’s Explanda Estadio Caliente with an riveting lineup that includes legendary Mexican icons like Caifanes, Panteón Rococó, Julieta Venegas and Enjambre, alongside post-punk revivalists Interpol and Panama’s Los Rabanes.

Bamba Festival

Date: Oct. 24-25
Place: Santiago, Chile

The Bamba Festival, co-founded by Juanes and Lotus, debuts on Oct. 24-25 at Parque O’Higgins in Santiago, Chile this year. Featuring a curated lineup of rock, pop, alternative, and dance music, performers include Juanes himself alongside Marc Anthony, Fito Páez, Carlos Vives, Bomba Estéreo, Conociendo Rusia, Elena Rose and more.

Primavera Sound Buenos Aires

Date: Nov. 28-29
Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Participating Acts: Gorillas, The Strokes, FKA twigs, Juana Molina, Cara Delevingne, Los Thuthanaka and more.

Primavera Sound São Paulo

Date: Dec. 5-6
Place: São Paulo, Brazil

Participating Acts: Gorillas, The Strokes, FKA twigs, Juana Molina, Cara Delevingne, Los Thuthanaka and more.