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, Latin music 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.
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Chrysalis Festival by Empire of the Sun
Date: May 14-16
Place: San José del Cabo, MexicoParticipating Acts: Empire of the Sun, The Flaming Lips, Adanowsky, Midnight Generation and more.
For more information, click here.
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Sueños Music Festival
Date: May 23-24
Place: ChicagoParticipating Acts: J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Fuerza Regida, Ryan Castro, Paulo Londra, Danny Ocean, Manuel Turizo and more.
For more information, click here.
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Primavera Sound Barcelona
Date: June 3-7
Place: Barcelona, SpainParticipating Acts: The Cure, Doja Cat, Gorillaz, The xx, Bad Gyal, Rusowsky, Guitarricadelafuente, Ralphie Choo and more.
For more information, click here.
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Cabarete Jazz Festival
Date: 6 de junio
Place: Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicParticipating Acts: Los Amigos Invisibles, Alfredo Rodríguez, Cimafunk, Gia Fu, iLe, Sandy Gabriel and more.
For more information, click here.
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Primavera Sound Porto
Date: June 11-14
Place: Porto, PorgutalParticipating Acts: Gorillaz, The xx, Bad Gyal, Rusowsky, Slowdive, Texas Is The Reason, Bestia Bebé and more.
For more information, click here.
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Starlite Occident Marbella
Date: June-August (exact dates TBA)
Place: Marbella, SpainParticipating 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.
For more information, click here.
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Toñita Fest
Date: June 28
Place: BrooklynToñita 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.
For more information, click here.
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Baja Beach Fest
Date: Aug. 7-9
Place: Rosarito, Baja California, MexicoBaja 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. Jamaican dancehall legend Sean Paul will deliver a special Sunday performance. Beyond the headliners, the festival doubles down on its reputation as a Latin music tastemaker, spotlighting Yandel Sinfónico, Nicky Jam, Farruko, Ryan Castro, Manuel Turizo, Kapo and more.
For more information, click here.
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ARRE Pepsi Black
Date: Sept. 5-6
Place: Mexico CityThe Arre Festival — now called Arre Pepsi Black — known for bringing together prominent acts in regional Mexican music, will return to Mexico City after taking place in Monterrey last year. Alejandro Fernández, Banda MS and Los Tucanes de Tijuana will headline the lineup at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. This year, the roster will feature more than 30 artists spanning banda, mariachi, tumbados, Tex-Mex, norteño and more.
For more info, visit the festival’s website.
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Tecate Península
Date: Oct. 24
Place: Tijuana, MexicoTecate 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. Adding a local touch, Tijuana’s own Nortec: Bostich + Fussible and rising indie-punk star Bruses will also take the stage.
For more info, click here.
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Bamba Festival
Date: Oct. 24-25
Place: Santiago, ChileThe Bamba Festival, co-founded by Juanes and Lotus (producers of Lollapalooza Chile), 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. Click below for more info.
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Primavera Sound Buenos Aires
Date: Nov. 28-29
Place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaParticipating Acts: Gorillas, The Strokes, FKA twigs, Juana Molina, Cara Delevingne, Los Thuthanaka and more.
Click here for more info.
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Primavera Sound São Paulo
Date: Dec. 5-6
Place: São Paulo, BrazilParticipating Acts: Gorillas, The Strokes, FKA twigs, Juana Molina, Cara Delevingne, Los Thuthanaka and more.
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