Michelada Fest Returns To Chicago With Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez, DannyLux Headlining

The three-day festival will take place June 26-28 at Union Park with a free community day on June 26.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of several glass bottles filled with a bright red michelada cocktail, the bottles' surfaces reflecting dramatic studio lighting to create a glamorous, high-fashion aesthetic.Michelada Fest's return to Chicago celebrates the city's vibrant Latin culture and community through music, food, and art.Chicago Today

Michelada Fest, a popular Latin music and culture festival in Chicago, is returning this year after being canceled in 2025 due to concerns over artists' visas and a 'rapidly changing political climate'. The three-day festival will take place June 26-28 at Union Park and will feature a lineup of heavy-hitting Latin artists including Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez, DannyLux, and Sean Paul. In addition to the music, the festival will also include a merch pop-up, art installations, and a free community day on the opening Friday.

Why it matters

Michelada Fest has become an important annual celebration of Chicago's diverse Latin community, connecting generations and cultures through music, food, and art. After a year off, the festival's return is a welcome sign of the city's vibrant Latin culture and the resilience of the local music scene.

The details

The Michelada Fest lineup includes Latin Mafia, Puerto Rican artist Jhayco, Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez, Mexican-American artist DannyLux, and reggae star Sean Paul. Other artists performing across the two festival stages include Panter Belico, Dareyes de la Sierra, Ovy On The Drums, Paloma Mami, Chuyin, Angely Khriz, Julio Caesar, El Malo, Grupo Love Secreto, Nezza, Coronado, Eva Maria, M-DOK and Las Vibras de Chicago. In lieu of tickets for the Friday community day, attendees will be asked for a $10 suggested donation to the nonprofit La Casa Norte, which serves people facing housing insecurity.

  • Michelada Fest will take place June 26-28, 2026 at Union Park in Chicago.
  • The free community day will be on Friday, June 26, 2026.

The players

Michelada Fest

An annual Latin music and culture festival in Chicago that celebrates the city's diverse Latin community.

Fernando Nieto and Miguel Torres

The co-owners of Michelada Fest.

La Casa Norte

A nonprofit organization in Chicago that serves people facing housing insecurity.

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What they’re saying

“Since 2022, Michelada Fest has been rooted in celebrating Chicago's diverse Latin community that connects generations and cultures. In addition to delivering an amazing musical experience, our goal has always been to give Chicago a festival for us, by us. This is why we also strive to give back through community day and feature the local artist scene.”

— Fernando Nieto and Miguel Torres, Co-owners of Michelada Fest

What’s next

Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday portions of Michelada Fest will go on sale online this Friday. Kids under 5 will be admitted for free.

The takeaway

Michelada Fest's return to Chicago is a celebration of the city's vibrant Latin culture and a testament to the resilience of the local music scene. By featuring a diverse lineup of Latin artists, providing a free community day, and supporting local nonprofits, the festival continues to be a unique and inclusive event that brings generations together.