Musica Mexicana and Musica Urbana have emerged as global powerhouses in the music industry, captivating the ears of audiences around the world as well as securing important spaces at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals. .
Reggaeton pop sensation Rau Alejandro and Corridos hitmaker Peso Pluma take center stage at New York's Governors Ball, Chicago's Sueños and Mexico's Baja Beach Fest, with the latter two taking center stage. Festivals are betting big on these genres, and it's clear that the influence of Latin music is here to stay. Expand rapidly. Reggaeton, in particular, has grown in popularity in recent years, as evidenced by Bad Bunny headlining Coachella 2023 as the main act on opening night, becoming the first Latin music superstar to perform at the top-tier event. Achieved.
As Latin-focused festivals continue to solidify their place in the international live event arena, major American festival organizers are also welcoming the trend. Spain's Warm Up Festival features an eclectic lineup of Latin and British headliners, with Colombia's Bomba Estereo taking center stage on Friday and British rockers the Editors on Saturday. is increasing. Guatemala's Empire Music Festival also features a program that ranges from Fuerza Rezida to Afrojack to Yandel.
The enthusiasm is evident even in places that historically have had little connection to Latin music, such as the United Kingdom. Yet La Linea, the London Latin music festival, returns for its 24th edition, promising a diverse lineup of appearances from Lila Downs, Los Tigres del Norte, Ana Tijou, La Eguros, and more.
This may not be a complete list, but it serves as a comprehensive guide to some of the most important events in the genre. See the ordered list below.
empire music festival
Date: April 26th-27th
Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Organized by Gallo Cerveza, this two-day event is considered Guatemala's largest dance music festival and also features camping, allowing festival-goers to explore nature while immersing themselves in the music. The Empire Music Festival in Fincael Jocotillo will be headlined by a diverse group of artists including Fuersalejda, Afrojack, Yandel, and Benny Benassi. Elsa y Elmer Tokisha, Latin Mafia, Yobunchimi, and others are also scheduled to perform.
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warm up festival
Date: May 3rd to 4th
Location: Murcia, Spain
The music event, held at Spain's FICA Murcia, features a diverse lineup of performers including Colombian duo Bomba Estereo, Spanish rockers Alde Bogota, Murcian band Viva Suecia, and British alternative rockers The Editors. A lineup is planned.
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gator by the bay
Dates: May 9th to 12th
Location: San Diego, USA
This May, Gator by the Bay will host “the West Coast's largest Louisiana-style food and music festival” in San Diego, featuring live Zydeco, blues and Cajun music with over 100 live acts on seven stages. to show off. Headliners are Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, CJ Chenier, Sonny Landreth & Marcia Ball. The Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, Rosie Flores and the Mercedes Moore Band will also perform music at the event.
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Sueños
Date: May 25th-26th
Location: Chicago, USA
The third annual Sueños Music Festival will feature headliners Rau Alejandro, Peso Pluma, Maluma and Iván Cornejo, who will take to the stage in Chicago's Grant Park over the weekend of May 25th and 26th. The event brings together some of Mexico's biggest stars in regional and urban music, with performances by Young Miko, Xavi, Bizarap, Mora, Joel & Randy, Manuel Turizo, Bad Gal, and more.
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primavera sound barcelona
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Date: May 30th to June 1st
Location: Barcelona, Spain
One of the most anticipated festivals celebrating international music, which started in 2001, is returning to Spain. Headliners include Lana Del Rey, Pulp, SZA, Mitski, The National, Phoenix, PJ Harvey, and Vampire Weekend. Also participating will be Venezuelan electronic producer Arca, Mexican-American crooner Omar Apollo, Argentine rapper Milo J, reggaeton pioneer DJ Playero, indie rocker El Mató a Un Policía Motorizado, and Spanish trap star La Zowi.
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governors ball
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Dates: June 7th to June 9th
Location: Flushing Meadows, New York
Now in its second year, this summer's ball will feature more than 60 artists on three stages located in Corona Park. Headliners include Rau Alejandro, Peso Pluma, Post Malone, SZA and The Killers. Gav Ball features pop, rock, Latin and hip artists including Farruko, 21 Savage, Dominic Fyke, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mean Girls star Renee Rapp, Labrinth, Sabrina Carpenter and Don Toliver. Dozens of hop stars will appear, as well as debutant GB. Performances by Victoria Monet, Sexy Red, and more.
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PAAX GNP Festival
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Date: June 26th to July 7th
Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hotel Xcaret Arte presents the third annual PAAX GNP Festival, which brings together classical musicians, ballet, opera and dance performers to Mexico's Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast. Conductor Alondra de la Parra will lead the Impossible Orchestra's world-class ensemble, including South African soprano Pretty Yende and three-time Grammy winner and 17-time Latin Grammy winner Natalia Laforcade. Conducts the festival with soloists.
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Bilbao BBK Live
Dates: July 11th-13th
Location: Bilbao, Spain
The open-air festival returns for its 18th edition in Cobetamendi, Bilbao's largest park on the top of Mount Cobetas. With a three-day lineup that includes headliners such as Massive Attack, Grace Jones, Arcade Fire, and The Prodigy, the event has garnered critical acclaim for highlighting some of the most eye-opening artists in the pop and rock arena. won accolades. An all-star cast of Latin and Spanish singers, including indie rockers Los Planetas (celebrating their 30th anniversary as Super 8), Andalusian singer María Jose Jergo, French-Ecuadorian producer Nicolas Cruz, and Barcelona band Mujeres. The troupe is also scheduled to perform. , more.
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Mische Fest
Date: July 13th-14th
Location: Chicago
Chicago's Mish Fest will be held July 13th and 14th at a new location in Oakwood Beach, featuring a lineup that includes Junior H, Kali Uchis, Los Angeles Azures, Luis R. Conriquez and more It's planned. The sixth annual Beachside Stage will also feature performances by Chino Pacas, Santa Fe Clan, Ryan Castro, Piso 21, De La Guette, and Jasiel Nuñez.
“What started as an idea to fuse music, Latin culture, and the beloved michelada has pushed the boundaries of what is possible,” Mishe Fest co-founder Fernando Nieto said in a statement. “This festival is for all Latinos to come together and enjoy summer the Chicago way. We're bringing Miche Fest to Oakwood Beach for the sixth year, bigger and better than ever. We are excited to offer a bolder, more exciting experience.”
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Baja Beach Fest
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Date: August 9th to 11th
Location: Rosarito, Mexico
BBF, currently billed as a “Reggaeton and Latin Music Festival,” will once again welcome Puerto Rican superstar Rau Alejandro to the stage as the headliner for the Friday, August 9th performance. His last appearance was in 2019. The excitement continued into Saturday, with 2023 breakout star Peso Pluma leading the way as the night's headliner. Sunday marks the festival debut of Fuerza Regida, a pioneer of the Beliqueada movement. To cap off the weekend, Colombian-American artist Kali Uchis will give a special performance on Sunday. Also starring are Ceck, Cencho Corleone, Becky G, Jayco, Mora and Tiago PZK.
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