LATIN FEST 2026
Cultural High Fidelity and Sonic Alchemy In music, once you find your groove, the only thing left to do is turn up the volume and expand the frequency. If last year we tuned the instruments and set the tempo, 2026 is here to unleash a perfect sonic storm. Latin Fest SF isn't just the continuation of our festival; it is a total evolution of our musical ecosystem. We have designed an immersive experience where the deepest, most ancestral rhythms of Latin America intertwine flawlessly with the pulse of the global vanguard.
For this edition, we’ve curated a lineup that is pure rhythmic alchemy: legendary voices that act as the undeniable roots of our identity, sharing the stage with disruptive talents dictating the new tempo of the industry. We have calibrated our sound architecture with millimeter precision so that traditional percussion and modern synthesizers beat as one single heart. From the heaviest bassline to the brightest chord, every frequency is engineered to cut right through the San Francisco Bay. The cultural bridge is already resonating; we invite you to surrender to the rhythm and be part of the most vibrant live experience of the year.
The Sonic Ecosystem (Official Lineup)
A meticulous production design means nothing without the right voices. We have assembled a premier lineup, engineered to make the heart of San Francisco vibrate. Every act on this stage represents a key piece in our cultural machinery. Discover the creative minds that will bring our soundtrack to life this year.
gregorio uribe
A Latin Grammy-nominated Colombian singer-songwriter and accordionist, Uribe is recognized as a leading innovator in contemporary tropical music. Based in New York, he masterfully fuses the raw energy of Colombian Caribbean rhythms—like cumbia and vallenato—with the sophisticated complexity of big band jazz. Featuring collaborations with icons such as Rubén Blades and Carlos Vives, his signature sound, self-coined as "existential cumbia," acts as a perfect cultural bridge between ancient minstrel traditions and the global vanguard.
Bululú is a dynamic Latin music band known for their original repertoire that delves into the rich influences of Venezuela and the Caribbean. Their performances encompass an exciting mix of styles, ranging from salsa to calipso to cumbia, merengue, boogaloo, bachata, son, and more. Bululú stands out through its diverse identity, inclusive LGBTQ+ community, and a majority of female band members. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist Lali Mejia, the band delivers a fun and vibrant show with their top tier San Francisco Bay Area ensemble.
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DOS BANDOLEROS
Operating out of the San Francisco Bay Area, this dynamic duo acts as a perfectly synced acoustic engine. They hijack the raw, fiery passion of traditional Spanish Rumba Flamenca and inject it with a high-octane dose of vibrant Latin rhythms. Delivering an authentic, pulse-pounding performance, Dos Bandoleros don't just play music; they completely redefine ancestral beats, creating a high-fidelity live experience that takes the audience hostage from the very first chord.
Musician, producer, and creative director Pablo Malpica has built a career defined by technical excellence and artistic sensitivity. With an elite musical education and a trajectory that includes producing artists such as Afro Colombian Jam, as well as collaborating with prominent figures like Lucas Arnau and Sin Ánimo de Lucro, Pablo now unveils his most personal project: Malpica. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads a power trio that redefines genre boundaries, seamlessly integrating Afro-Cuban percussion with the deep-rooted bass lines of Colombian heritage. His current focus is set on conquering the international festival circuit, offering a performance that serves as both a masterclass in music production and a global celebration of Latin culture.
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TUTE
Born in the vibrant core of Brazil and forged in the rhythmic landscapes of Colombia, Tute (Leonardo Valencia) is more than a multidisciplinary artist—he is a kinetic phenomenon. As the visionary founder of Punto Parlante, his craft shatters the boundaries of traditional sound. Blending rigorous musical training with an undeniable, gravitational stage presence, Tute turns every performance into a living, breathing set piece. For him, the sonic experience is just the baseline; the body, the sweat, and the raw energy are the true instruments. It's an immersive fusion of Dancehall and Reggaeton that feels less like a standard gig and more like the climactic, pulsing club scene in a cyberpunk thriller.