Festivals in Mexico in 2024: live music events to check out this year
January 12, 2024
Jean G. Fowler
Latest Modification Date: 1/12/24
Mexico stands out as a significant music hub in Latin America, covering a varied live entertainment scene. This diversity has drawn in a global audience, attracting thousands of fans over the last decade. Annually, many concerts and festivals unfold across Mexico, showcasing a wide spectrum of musical genres.
If you're a music enthusiast traveling or residing in Mexico, you're in for a treat. Following the successful global festival model seen in events like Coachella and Lollapalooza, Mexico sets itself apart with exceptional festivals like Corona Capital. This event has featured performances by renowned international artists such as The Cure, Arctic Monkeys, The XX, Tame Impala, The Strokes, Portishead, and many others.
Festivals such as Vive Latino have made their mark in music history with 24 editions, showcasing significant artists from Spanish-speaking countries. Names like Café Tacvba, Babasonicos, Panteón Rococó, Julieta Venegas, Los Auténticos Decadentes, Natalia Lafourcade, Caifanes, Fobia, Ska-p, El Tri, Hello Seahorse, Zoé, and many others have graced the stage. These performances are a must-see if you're keen on exploring the Spanish rock movement.
The Ceremonia Festival has firmly established itself as a noteworthy event in Mexico, offering a diverse range of genres and alternatives for music enthusiasts. It has featured shows from stellar line-up including A$AP Rocky, Moderat, Travis Scott, Rosalía, The Chemical Brothers, The Drums, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, St. Vincent, Björk, and many others. With its eclectic mix of artists, Ceremonia provides a platform that caters to a broad spectrum of musical tastes, breaking through a gap in genres.
Monterrey City in the north of Mexico has also attracted many artists and Festival Pa’l Norte is now a household name. Billie Eilish, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Placebo, Twenty One Pilots, Foster the People, The Kooks, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, and more have played over the years.
They are also providing a platform for emerging local talent, and fostering a sense of community among music lovers. With their unique atmospheres and impressive line-ups, music festivals in Mexico offer an unforgettable experience for both local attendees and international visitors alike, making the country a dynamic hub for live music and cultural exchange for all tastes: rock, electronic music, alternative, indie, psychedelic, metal, jazz, pop, reggaetón in the biggest cities all over the country.
Here’s a calendar to check out throughout 2024 in Mexico:
M-Jazz 2024, Mexico City: February 10. The line-up includes Louis Cole, Christian Scott, Kinga Glyk, Bigyuki, Thana Alexa, CHIEF ADJUAH, Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre, Lex Sadler and others.
Bahidorá, Las Estacas, Morelos: February 16-18th. The line-up includes Flying Lotus, Y La Bamba, Danny Daze, Judeline, Los Mirlos, Africa Express, Young Marco, Vanessa Zamora, and others.
Festival Tertulia, Puebla: February 17th. The line-up includes Molotov, Los Amigos Invisibles, Elefante, Kinky, La Gusana Ciega, Little Jesus, Elsa y Elmar, Los Daniels, and more.
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Mexico City: February 23-25th. The line-up includes David Guetta, Skrillex, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Armin van Buuren, Alan Walker, Alesso, Kaytranada, and others.
Pitchfork Music Festival, Mexico City: Saturday, March 9th. The line-up includes King Krule, Kelela, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Andy Shauf, Protomartyr, Billy Woods, Armand Hammer, Corridor, and more.
Vive Latino 2024, Mexico City: March 16 and 17. The line-up includes Hombres G, Jorge Drexler, Genitallica, Paramore, Scorpions, Bad Religion, Maná, Belanova, No Te Va a Gustar, Greta Van Fleet, Black Veil Brides, Future Islands, Junior H, Chingadazo de Kung Fu, and More.
Ceremonia Festival 2024, Mexico City: March 23 and 24. The line-up includes Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, LCD Soundsystem, Sampha, FKA twigs, Four Tet, Fuerza Regida, Romy, Peggy Gou, and more.
Festival Pa’l Norte, Monterrey: March 29 to 31. The line-up includes Kendrick Lamar, Keane, Peso Pluma, Infected Mushroom, The Vaccines, Leisure, Ramayana, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Blink-182, Louis Tomlinson, 30 Seconds to Mars, Sum 41 and others.
One Big Holiday 2024, Riviera Maya: April 4 to April 8th. The line-up includes My Morning Jacket, The War on Drugs, Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, Angel Olsen, Poolside, The Walkmen, Shabazz Palaces, and more.
Metal Fest, Mexico City: Saturday, April 13. The line-up includes Anthrax, Mayhem, Overkill, Amorphis, Death Angel, Necrophobic, Gutalax, and more.
Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Cancun 2024: April 18th to 21st. Jason Derulo and the Backstreet Boys.
Festival Vaivén, Cuernavaca, Morelos: April 26 to 28th. The line-up includes Justice, Capital Cities, Elderbrook, Black Coffee, Purple Disco Machine, L'Impératrice, Darius, WhoMadeWho, and more.
Cuernavaca Sunrise, Morelos: April 27: The line-up includes Enjambre, Siddhartha, Hello Seahorse!, Daniel Me Estás Matando, Tino El PingÜino, CoolestAndie, and others.
Corona Capital Guadalajara: May 18 and 19. The line-up is to be confirmed.
Corona Capital Mexico City: November 2024. The date and line-up are to be confirmed.
Festival Hipnosis: The date and line-up are to be confirmed.
Flow Fest 2024, Mexico City. The date and line-up are to be confirmed.
Remember that in Xpats and in collaboration with Fest Lovers, we can help you organize your experience at any festival like the ones mentioned here. Contact us!
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Festivals in Mexico in 2024: live music events to check out this year
January 12, 2024
Jean G. Fowler
Festivals in Mexico in 2024: live music events to check out this year
January 12, 2024
Jean G. Fowler
Mexico stands out as a significant music hub in Latin America, covering a varied live entertainment scene. This diversity has drawn in a global audience, attracting thousands of fans over the last decade. Annually, many concerts and festivals unfold across Mexico, showcasing a wide spectrum of musical genres.
If you're a music enthusiast traveling or residing in Mexico, you're in for a treat. Following the successful global festival model seen in events like Coachella and Lollapalooza, Mexico sets itself apart with exceptional festivals like Corona Capital. This event has featured performances by renowned international artists such as The Cure, Arctic Monkeys, The XX, Tame Impala, The Strokes, Portishead, and many others.
Festivals such as Vive Latino have made their mark in music history with 24 editions, showcasing significant artists from Spanish-speaking countries. Names like Café Tacvba, Babasonicos, Panteón Rococó, Julieta Venegas, Los Auténticos Decadentes, Natalia Lafourcade, Caifanes, Fobia, Ska-p, El Tri, Hello Seahorse, Zoé, and many others have graced the stage. These performances are a must-see if you're keen on exploring the Spanish rock movement.
The Ceremonia Festival has firmly established itself as a noteworthy event in Mexico, offering a diverse range of genres and alternatives for music enthusiasts. It has featured shows from stellar line-up including A$AP Rocky, Moderat, Travis Scott, Rosalía, The Chemical Brothers, The Drums, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, St. Vincent, Björk, and many others. With its eclectic mix of artists, Ceremonia provides a platform that caters to a broad spectrum of musical tastes, breaking through a gap in genres.
Monterrey City in the north of Mexico has also attracted many artists and Festival Pa’l Norte is now a household name. Billie Eilish, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Placebo, Twenty One Pilots, Foster the People, The Kooks, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, and more have played over the years.
Latest Modification Date: 1/12/24
They are also providing a platform for emerging local talent, and fostering a sense of community among music lovers. With their unique atmospheres and impressive line-ups, music festivals in Mexico offer an unforgettable experience for both local attendees and international visitors alike, making the country a dynamic hub for live music and cultural exchange for all tastes: rock, electronic music, alternative, indie, psychedelic, metal, jazz, pop, reggaetón in the biggest cities all over the country.
Here’s a calendar to check out throughout 2024 in Mexico:
M-Jazz 2024, Mexico City: February 10. The line-up includes Louis Cole, Christian Scott, Kinga Glyk, Bigyuki, Thana Alexa, CHIEF ADJUAH, Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre, Lex Sadler and others.
Bahidorá, Las Estacas, Morelos: February 16-18th. The line-up includes Flying Lotus, Y La Bamba, Danny Daze, Judeline, Los Mirlos, Africa Express, Young Marco, Vanessa Zamora, and others.
Festival Tertulia, Puebla: February 17th. The line-up includes Molotov, Los Amigos Invisibles, Elefante, Kinky, La Gusana Ciega, Little Jesus, Elsa y Elmar, Los Daniels, and more.
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Mexico City: February 23-25th. The line-up includes David Guetta, Skrillex, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Armin van Buuren, Alan Walker, Alesso, Kaytranada, and others.
Pitchfork Music Festival, Mexico City: Saturday, March 9th. The line-up includes King Krule, Kelela, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Andy Shauf, Protomartyr, Billy Woods, Armand Hammer, Corridor, and more.
Vive Latino 2024, Mexico City: March 16 and 17. The line-up includes Hombres G, Jorge Drexler, Genitallica, Paramore, Scorpions, Bad Religion, Maná, Belanova, No Te Va a Gustar, Greta Van Fleet, Black Veil Brides, Future Islands, Junior H, Chingadazo de Kung Fu, and More.
Ceremonia Festival 2024, Mexico City: March 23 and 24. The line-up includes Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, LCD Soundsystem, Sampha, FKA twigs, Four Tet, Fuerza Regida, Romy, Peggy Gou, and more.
Festival Pa’l Norte, Monterrey: March 29 to 31. The line-up includes Kendrick Lamar, Keane, Peso Pluma, Infected Mushroom, The Vaccines, Leisure, Ramayana, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Blink-182, Louis Tomlinson, 30 Seconds to Mars, Sum 41 and others.
One Big Holiday 2024, Riviera Maya: April 4 to April 8th. The line-up includes My Morning Jacket, The War on Drugs, Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, Angel Olsen, Poolside, The Walkmen, Shabazz Palaces, and more.
Metal Fest, Mexico City: Saturday, April 13. The line-up includes Anthrax, Mayhem, Overkill, Amorphis, Death Angel, Necrophobic, Gutalax, and more.
Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Cancun 2024: April 18th to 21st. Jason Derulo and the Backstreet Boys.
Festival Vaivén, Cuernavaca, Morelos: April 26 to 28th. The line-up includes Justice, Capital Cities, Elderbrook, Black Coffee, Purple Disco Machine, L'Impératrice, Darius, WhoMadeWho, and more.
Cuernavaca Sunrise, Morelos: April 27: The line-up includes Enjambre, Siddhartha, Hello Seahorse!, Daniel Me Estás Matando, Tino El PingÜino, CoolestAndie, and others.
Corona Capital Guadalajara: May 18 and 19. The line-up is to be confirmed.
Corona Capital Mexico City: November 2024. The date and line-up are to be confirmed.
Festival Hipnosis: The date and line-up are to be confirmed.
Flow Fest 2024, Mexico City. The date and line-up are to be confirmed.
Remember that in Xpats and in collaboration with Fest Lovers, we can help you organize your experience at any festival like the ones mentioned here. Contact us!
