Best 2025 Festivals for Latin Music in 2025 Around the Globe

Date: June 11-August 9
Place: Brooklyn, United States

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of New York City’s longest-running free performing arts festivals, “always celebrating the voices and cultures that make Brooklyn,” as noted in their Instagram post. This year, the festival will bring over 40 acts to Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell for the summer. Latin music acts include Adrian Quesada, who will bring his psychedelic boleros, performing on Aug. 8 with Trish Toledo; as well as Puerto Rican dream pop duo Buscabulla who will be joined by Chewi and Paso Negro on June 26.

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Date: June 12 – August 10
Place: Milano, Italy

Milano Latin Festival makes a big splash with big names. The two-month Italian music series has confirmed stars such as Cristian Castro, Victor Manuelle, Yailin La Más Viral, Prince Royce, Gloria Trevi, Beéle, Maria Becerra, Grupo Niche, Camila, Vilma Palma and more. The duration and big names make this festival one to keep in mind.

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Date: June 19-21, 26-28, and July 3-5
Place: Milwaukee, U.S.

For three consecutive weekends, music lovers can look forward to an action-packed experience at Summerfest in Milwaukee, hailed as the “world’s largest music festival.” This year’s lineup features few Latin acts, like merengue stars Grupo Mania, who are slated to perform during the second weekend, and Mexican American rapper Snow Tha Product taking the stage during the third. Headlining the festival are major names like Def Leppard, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion and The Lumineers.

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Date & Place: The Spanish cities of Castellón (June 28-29), Tenerife (June 28-29), Benidorm (July 5-6), Málaga (July 5-6), Mallorca (July 12-13), Santander (July 12-13), Barcelona (July 19-20), Madrid (July 19-20), Torrevieja (July 26-27), and Nigrán (July 26-27).

Since its inception in 2017, Reggaeton Beach Festival has solidified itself as one of the largest Latin music festivals of Europe. Spanning across 10 cities across Spain and dubbed “el paraíso del perreo” (perreo’s paradise), the traveling fest has confirmed an exciting lineup, including Justin Quiles, Darell, Ñengo Flow, Sech, El Alfa, Luar La L, Noriel, Mariah Angeliq, Chencho Corleone, Cosculluela and others. More names to be confirmed soon.

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Date: July 4 and July 11-12
Place: Málaga and Albacete, Spain

Vivo Flow Fest returns this summer, bringing an electrifying celebration of Latin music to two Spanish cities. On July 4, Málaga will host performances by La Joaqui, Luck Ra, Dei Vi and other artists. A week later, Albacete will take center stage with música urbana stars Polimá Westcoast, Nicky Jam and more delivering their music.

For more information, visit Vivo Flow’s website.

Date: July 10-12
Place: Bilbao, Spain

For festivalgoers who missed Primavera, Bilbao BBK Live is an obvious choice. The Spanish festival offers live music in a stunning mountaintop setting overlooking Bilbao and the coast. With acts such as Pulp, Charli xcx, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Nathy Peluso and more, plus city-wide art, food and beach vibes, it’s perfect for a July escape.

For more information, check out the Bilboa BBK Live press release.

Date: July 12-13
Place: Vienna, Va.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the inaugural two day Latin fest, Todo Sonido, with headlining acts Juanes and Carlos Vives. “The Washington, D.C., area has been one of my most supportive regions in the United States dating back to early in my career — from initial club shows, through three very special Tiny Desk tapings and much more,“ said Juanes in a press release. “And for many years now, no other venue in the area has welcomed me as often and warmly as Wolf Trap. I’ve been blessed to enjoy several sold-out shows with unforgettable audiences and am looking forward to adding another extraordinary night with this year’s Todo Sonido Festival.”

Kany García, Monsieur Periné, Cimafunk, DannyLux, Bratty, Christian Alicea, Lido Pimienta, Reyna Tropical, Alex Cuba, Gaby Moreno Chicha Libre and more are also expected to perform.

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Date: July 19-20
Place: Chicago

Michelada Fest is set to return to Chicago this summer in Oakwood Beach. The festival features a genre-spanning lineup including headliners Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean, Anitta and Luis R. Conriquez, with a special Sunday performance by Netón Vega.

“Since day one, Michelada Fest has been about more than music; it’s about our culture, community, and showcasing the best of Chicago’s Southside,” co-owners Fernando Nieto and Miguel Torres said in a statement. “We are proud that Michelada Fest is homegrown, and each year, we strive to improve the festival, creating a space that authentically represents Chicago’s diverse communities through music, food, art and, of course, micheladas, which we see as a proud symbol of our Mexican culture.”

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Date: July 31 – Aug. 3
Place: Chicago, U.S.

Lollapalooza returns to Chicago for an action-packed four-day weekend. Headliners including Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Luke Combs, Sabrina Carpenter and A$AP Rocky are expected to perform at Grant Park. As for the Latin acts, genre-defying Mexico City troupe Latin Mafia, Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko, Argentine duo Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, and the dreamy indie stylings of The Marías will also be there.

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Date: August 8-10
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 reggaeton heavyweights: J Balvin kicks things off on Friday night, Don Omar brings legendary vibes on Saturday, and Maluma closes on Sunday with his signature romantic flair. Corridos tumbados innovator Natanael Cano will deliver a special Sunday performance. Beyond the star-studded headliners, the festival doubles down on its reputation as a Latin music tastemaker, spotlighting Young Miko, Anitta, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, El Alfa, and more.

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Date: August 9
Place: New York City

Ruidosa Fest, self-proclaimed as the first Latin American festival focusing on women in music, will return to New York City’s Lincoln Center on August 10 for a second consecutive time. Founded in 2016 by Chilean singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela, Ruidosa Fest has evolved into a prominent platform that champions visibility and opportunities for “women who make noise.”

The festival’s lineup will feature a diverse array of talent, including Mexican American rapper Snow The Product, Cuban rapper J Noa, Dominican-Italian singer-songwriter Yendry, Honduran-American singe Empress Of, as well as MC Millary, Sofía Rei, Pamé, and Tayhana. More artists to be announced.

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Date: Aug. 28-30
Place: Willemstad, Curaçao

Whether you’re a fan of salsa, pop, jazz or funk, Curaçao North Sea Jazz promises an eclectic journey in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations. This festival, inspired by the North Sea Jazz Festival and founded in the Netherlands in 1976, blends its Dutch heritage with the unique flavor of the island.

Set against the backdrop of the Caribbean, the event will feature Spanish-language talent like Ryan Castro, Ricky Martin, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and the Gipsy Kings, as well as genre-spanning acts like Tems, Snoop Dogg, NE-YO, Kool & the Gang, Jacob Collier and Koffee.

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Date: Oct. 10-12
Place: São Paulo, Brazil

Tomorrowland Brasil returns to São Paulo this fall, promising an electrifying celebration of electronic music. Held across multiple stages, the festival boasts a stellar lineup, featuring heavyweights like Alok, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Infected Mushroom, Vintage Culture and Miss Monique. Fans of trance, techno, and house can look forward to sets by artists like Mind Against, Kassian, Agents Of Time, and Konstantin Sibold, while the harder edges of sound come alive with performances from Dang3r, Blastoyz and Psy Trance Mafia.

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Date: Nov. 1
Place: Belém, Para, Brazil

Global Citizen Festival in New York has earned a reputation for championing climate change initiatives. This year, the festival makes history by expanding to Brazil for the “World’s First Impact Concert in the Amazon.” In support of COP30, Global Citizen Festival: Amazônia will celebrate major COP commitments, spotlight Indigenous leaders, and amplify campaigns for urgent climate action, as the culmination of their #ProtectTheAmazon campaign.

The event will feature performances by Brazilian talent, including international superstar Anitta, samba-pop icon Seu Jorge, and tecnobrega legend Gaby Amarantos who spearheads the musical style native to Belém. Joining them are renowned Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

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Date: Nov. 7-9
Place: Monterrey, Mexico

The Arre Festival — now called Arre Pepsi Black — known for bringing together prominent acts in regional Mexican music, will make its debut in Monterrey this year after hosting two previous editions in Mexico City. Fuerza Regida and Grupo Firme will headline the lineup on Nov. 7 and 9 at Parque Fundidora. This year, the roster will feature more than 30 artists spanning banda, mariachi, tumbados, Tex-Mex, norteño and more.

For more information, visit the festival’s website.