Amaia, Julieta Venegas, Loquillo, Rigoberta Bandini, Rawayana, Guitarricadelafuente, Siloé, La M.O.D.A., and Ojete Calor are among the highlights of the fifth edition of Vive Latino España. The festival has released its final schedules, distributing concerts across three stages on September 4 and 5 at the Espacio Expo in Zaragoza.
The Vive Latino returns to Zaragoza on September 4 and 5 with a fifth edition that solidifies the Aragonese capital as the Spanish host of this Ibero-American festival. Over two days, the Espacio Expo will gather Spanish and Latin American artists in a lineup that blends rock, pop, indie, and various sounds from across the Atlantic.
The festival has already published the final schedules, information that is particularly useful since the programming is spread across the stages of Ámbar, Caja Rural de Aragón, and VL. As is common in festivals of this scale, festival-goers will need to choose between simultaneous or partially overlapping performances at certain times.
The venue will open both days at 16:45. The first concerts will start shortly after 17:00, and the programming will continue well into the early morning hours.
Friday: From Julieta Venegas and Amaia to Loquillo, Rigoberta Bandini, and Rawayana
The first day features some of the most recognizable names on the lineup. A possible route could start at 17:40 with Niña Polaca at the Caja Rural de Aragón stage, although El Practicante opens the VL stage at 17:15. At 18:25, one of the first major international acts will take the stage: Julieta Venegas, who will perform for 50 minutes on the Ámbar stage.
Next comes one of the segments that will require some decision-making. Pignoise begins at 19:15 and El Kuelgue will start at 20:10, nearly overlapping with Amaia‘s concert, scheduled from 20:05 to 21:05 on the Ámbar stage. For those eager to see the Navarre artist, it’s advisable to reserve that full hour.
Starting at nine in the evening, the festival links several high-demand concerts. M-Clan will perform from 21:10 to 22:10, while Ed Maverick will be on the VL stage starting at 21:40. Five minutes after M-Clan ends, at 22:15, Loquillo will begin his 80-minute set.
Midnight offers another intriguing combination. Rigoberta Bandini will be at Caja Rural de Aragón from 23:35 to 00:45 while Plastilina Mosh will have started at 23:10 on the VL stage. At 00:50, Rawayana will take over the Ámbar stage until 02:00. Those looking to continue the night can then choose between Modelo and La Chiva Gantiva.
Saturday: Guitarricadelafuente, Ojete Calor, Siloé, and La M.O.D.A.
Saturday follows a similar structure but completely changes the musical character. B.V. All Stars will kick off at 17:40 at Caja Rural de Aragón, and Biznaga will arrive at the Ámbar stage by 18:25. At the same time, El Verbo Odiado will be performing on the VL stage.
One of the early standout moments will arrive at 20:05 with Guitarricadelafuente, who will have one hour on the Ámbar stage. The alternative will be to split part of his concert with Hermanos Martínez, scheduled from 19:45 to 20:35.
At 21:10, two completely different proposals will coincide: Ojete Calor at Caja Rural de Aragón and Esteman and Daniela Spalla on the VL stage. Following that, the Ámbar will feature Siloé from 22:15 to 23:25, while División Minúscula takes the stage at 22:35 on the third venue.
The early hours will be highlighted by La M.O.D.A., performing from 00:45 to 01:55, and La Plazuela, scheduled from 01:55 to 02:55. On the VL stage, Sonido Gallo Negro will play between 01:10 and 02:00, with Rialto extending the programming until 03:45.
A Festival Celebrating Five Years in Zaragoza
Beyond the schedules, the 2026 edition has a special component. It marks five years of Vive Latino España in Zaragoza, an adaptation of the festival that originated in Mexico and has built its own identity here based on musical exchange between Spain and Latin America.
The lineup reflects this philosophy well. Julieta Venegas, Rawayana, Plastilina Mosh, El Kuelgue, Ed Maverick, Esteman, Daniela Spalla, and División Minúscula share the stage with Amaia, Loquillo, Rigoberta Bandini, M-Clan, La M.O.D.A., Guitarricadelafuente, Siloé, Biznaga, and Ojete Calor. The organization describes this combination as an «inverted lineup,» where both Spanish and Latin American artists share the spotlight.
The Zaragoza City Council counts 33 bands and artists in this fifth edition. The festival will complement the musical programming with gastronomy and other cultural proposals, maintaining the intent that the event goes beyond just a succession of concerts.
Three Stages and Many Decisions
With the schedules laid out, the main piece of advice is simple: arrive at the Espacio Expo with an initial selection in mind, but leave room for discovering new artists. Vive Latino has built a part of its identity on the coexistence of well-known names and groups with less presence in Spain.
Friday offers a particularly strong route centered around Julieta Venegas, Amaia, M-Clan, Loquillo, Rigoberta Bandini, and Rawayana, though following it completely means sacrificing a good portion of what takes place on the VL stage. Saturday allows for another itinerary featuring Biznaga, Guitarricadelafuente, Ojete Calor, Siloé, La M.O.D.A., and La Plazuela.
Therefore, there is no perfect itinerary. And that is likely part of the charm of a festival: planning to see five concerts and ending up discovering a sixth while moving from one stage to another.
Single-day tickets are currently priced at 80 euros plus processing fees. Updated information on tickets, access, and potential schedule changes can be found directly on the official Vive Latino España website.
