Your 2026 Guide to Festivals Celebrating Latin Music, Global Sounds, and More

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.

_Originally reported by [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/lists/latin-music-festivals-2026/)._