Latin festivals are home to booty-pumping sounds, bachata sessions, and deeply-seductive dance moves. From the cozy Madrid Salvaje to Los Angeles’ Besame Mucho, these are the festivals you can’t miss.
Here’s your ultimate chart of the best latin festivals in 2022.
Spain, Marbella
As one of the best boutique festivals in the world, Starlite offers music fans an intimate atmosphere and coveted music acts. Far from being your average music event, Starlite’s celebrations span a month. From Pablo Lopez to India Martinez and pop to Spanish flamenco, Starlite has something for everyone.
USA, Los Angeles
For the love of Latin music, Besame Mucho Festival descends on sunny Los Angeles with salsa beats and Mexican music. Despite its recent launch, the one-day event created a social media stir when it first popped onto festival-goers’ radar. The reason? The cute and cozy event appeals to every generation.
North Spain
Every music genre that falls under the Latin category found shelter on Riverland Festival’s stages. When July kicks in, bachata, Latin, and reggaeton music lovers rub their hands in glee and dust off their dancing shoes. The multi-day event transforms Arriondas village into an open-air music wonderland.
Northwest Mexico
As the music festival where Latin is at home, Baja Beach Fest seeks to unify, promote, and honor the music genre’s richness. The multi-day event brings in acts from various regions in the Americas, ensuring that every music devotee will see their beloved music artist.
Spain, Madrid
Born with the mission to create a safe space for urban music lovers, Madrid Salvaje is now a meeting point for the country’s emerging artists. Despite its three stages and 35 acts, the Latin festival keeps music fans entertained beyond the lineup. Skateboarding and graffiti exhibitions are scattered throughout the site.
South Spain
Loyal to its namesake, Puro Latino Fest is all about booty-pumping music. Despite its recent debut, the Latin festival has morphed into one of Europe’s go-to destinations for reggaeton beats.
Puro Latino Fest’s lineups strike a balance between international talent and budding talents, so festival-goers get the best of both worlds.
Northeast Spain
Latin and ready to make your jaw drop with awe-inspiring performances, Vive Latino Espana Festival doesn’t fall short when it comes to brainstorming lineups. The music event gives voice to unsung artists, creating a beat-fueled space where the music-loving community can discover tomorrow’s stars.
Spain, Barcelona
As its name suggests, Reggaeton Beach Festival Barcelona has a special appreciation for urban beats and global artists – likely one of the reasons why RBF’s lineups are so captivating. Away from the main stages, visitors can enjoy water rides, karaoke sessions and a slew of other activities available on the idyllic site.
USA, Chicago
What do J Balvin, Sech, and Natanael Cano have in common? They all headlined Chicago‘s Sueños Festival – a new event that celebrates Latin culture with verve. Despite being relatively new to the festival scene, Sueños has demonstrated its steadfast commitment to honoring everything that Latin stands for.
Northeast Mexico
As the music festival where Latin is at home, Power Fest seeks to unify, promote, and honor the music genre’s richness. The one-day event brings in acts from various regions in the Americas, ensuring that every music devotee will see their beloved music artist.