Latin music has taken the music charts by storm over the past year. From the reggaetón boom led by artists like Bad Bunny, Karol G, Feid, or Rauw Alejandro, to the explosive success of Mexican music with Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, Carín León, or Xavi, these styles celebrate the roots of over 52 million inhabitants in our country.
So, what better way to celebrate than by showcasing the music festivals in the United States featuring Latin artists that you should attend in 2024?
From 2020 to 2022, Latin music consumption in our country increased by almost 56%, according to Luminate data, surpassing the 21.61% of the overall industry and the four major genres in the country: R&B/hip-hop (12.17%), rock (22.28%), pop (20.64%), and country (19.22%). So, let the party continue! We’ll tell you about the most important events across the country, who the featured artists are, and how to get your tickets.
Anitta performs with Peso Pluma at the Coachella Stage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 19, 2024 in Indio, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella
When We Were Young Festival
One of the most nostalgic music celebrations, come and relive your best teenage years with one of the most intense lineups on the list.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, 2024
Standout Performances: Pierce The Veil, Cobra Starship, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Simple Plan.
If you haven’t heard of this music festival, Flow Fest is already a significant event in Latin America for urban music, shaping trends and reflecting what’s popular in culture.
Location: Mexico City
Date: Nov. 23 and 24, 2024
Standout Performances: Rauw Alejandro, Sebastian Yatra, Jhayco, Elena Rose, Tainy, and more.
Feid performs during the Flow Fest 2023 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 26, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images
Calibash MX
Considering the unstoppable success of Mexican music in our country, you can’t miss the Mex variant of Calibash.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: Jan. 13, 2024
Standout Performances: Grupo Frontera, Edgardo Nuñez, Yng Lvcas, Yahriza y Su Esencia, Conexión Divina
With over 20 years of history, globalFEST is one of the most powerful and dynamic international music events on the continent, as well as a non-profit platform for artists.
Location: New York City, NY
Date: Jan. 14, 2024
Standout Performances: Tarta Relena, Yasser. Tejeda, Villalobos Brothers, Bia Ferreira, El Laberinto del Coco,
Vibra Urbana is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated festivals with an ambitious lineup in the Latin music scene. This year, it will be the reunion point for two reggaetón heavyweights, Anuel AA and Arcángel, after their viral beef. The awaited event will take place at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo.
M3F Fest is a popular charitable event, 100% non-profit, with proceeds directly supporting Arizona communities each year. What better way to celebrate while helping? It will be held at Hance Park in downtown Phoenix.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Date: March 1-2, 2024
Standout Performances: Lane 8, Dominic Fike, Duke Dumont, Hippo Campus, Gorgon City, SG Lewis, Elderbrook, Whomadewho
One of the most iconic Latin music festivals in our country, Bésame Mucho is organized to showcase the global success of Mexican music. You can attend this highly anticipated event at the Circuit of the Americas.
Location: Austin, TX
Dates: March 2, 2024
Standout Performances: Los Tigres del Norte, Grupo Frontera, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Juanes, Gloria Trevi, Belinda, Danna Paola, Elena Rose
Fuerza Regida attends the 2023 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on July 20, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gladys Vega/Getty Images
Baila Conmigo
A one-day festival featuring over 10 live performances and all kinds of entertainment at the Miami Marine Stadium during the Spring Time. There’s no better plan!
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, annually held in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the biggest jazz festivals in the United States. A two-week celebration aimed at celebrating a single culture, food, and various music groups with styles both within and outside of jazz.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Date: April 25 – May 5, 2024
Standout performances: Bomba Estéreo, Grupo Niche, The Killers, Foo Fighters, Hozier.
Lighting in a Bottle represents an ambitious multi-genre festival that aims to offer a complete experience beyond music, becoming the ideal space for experiencing and making connections through culture. Its lineup includes hip-hop, techno, bass, folk, americana, and pop, with seven stages where you’ll find both international stars and emerging artists.
Location: Buena Vista Lake, CA
Date: May 22 to 27, 2024
Standout Acts: Bomba Estéreo, Ella Romand, Maria También, Sinego, LA LOM
Anything more idyllic than a rock festival in Napa Valley? Yes, watching our stars live alongside a variety of gastronomic delights, including a wide range of wines.
Location: Napa, CA
Dates: May 24-26, 2024
Standout Performances: Kali Uchis, Megan Thee Stallion, Stephen Sanchez
Don’t miss this edition of the highly anticipated Sueños Festival 2024 at Grant Park in Chicago. An event held since 2022 and built by the same production as Lollapalooza that has become a key date for lovers of urban Latin artists in the United States.
Location: Chicago, IL
Dates: May 25-26, 2024
Standout Performances: Rauw Alejandro, Young Miko, Bizarrap, Rels B, Xavi, Peso Pluma, Maluma, Mora & More
Another unique opportunity to enjoy good music in Napa Valley is with the La Onda 2024 festival, bringing you the best Mexican music groups that have dominated the charts in the last year.
The 13th edition of the Governors Ball Fest is taking place form June 7th to 9th at Flushing Meadows-Corona Parak in Queens. The eagerly awaited event will feature huge Latin stars such as Peso Pluma and Rauw Alejandro.
Location: Queens, NY Date: June 7 to 9, 2024 Standout Performances: Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, Ice Spice and Farruko
A legendary event celebrating for over 20 years, bringing together various trends and successful groups from pop to alternative rock, country, and folk.
Location: Manchester, TN
Date: June 13-16, 2024
Standout Performances: Melanie Martinez, Sean Paul, Interpol, Post Malone, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pretty Lights and The Maine
Summerfest is an iconic celebration that annually attracts around 800,000 people, earning its title as «The World’s Largest Music Festival». Over its more than 50-year history, it has hosted a plethora of renowned artists, including the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and many more. This year, Summerfest continues its tradition of featuring Latin stars such as Ivan Cornejo and Latin Mafia, among others.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Date: June 20 to 22, June 27 to 29, and July 4 to 6
Standout Performances: Ivan Cornejo, Latin Mafia, Cimafunk, Kevin Kaarl, and Angélica Garcia
Lollapalooza has undoubtedly become one of the most important festivals in the United States, also being recognized in its editions in other countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia such as Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Sweden, France, India, and Germany. This year, it will have its annual celebration on the first days of August at Grant Park in Chicago, IL.
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: August 1 to 4
Standout Performances: Melanie Martinez, Deftones, Elyannna, Riovaz, and VCHA.
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