Santiago’s top festivals for 2026

Santiago is a city of music and cultural festivals. Here are some of the most important ones for the rest of the year.

Below, you’ll find seven festivals bringing together international artists, leading names in Latin American music, and emerging acts in the capital. If you’re left wanting more, here you’ll find the full events calendar in Chile.

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1. Bamba: celebrating Latin culture

In October, Parque O’Higgins will welcome Bamba for the first time—a festival headlined by Juanes and dedicated to celebrating Latin American music and culture. The event will bring together big names like Marc Anthony, Fito Páez, Carlos Vives, and Bomba Estéreo, among many others.

With a program spanning rock, pop, alternative sounds, and danceable rhythms, Bamba offers an experience that celebrates the musical diversity of our region.

When: October 24 and 25.
Where: Parque O’Higgins.
Price: From CLP $79,200 (USD 87) for a day pass via Ticketmaster.

2. Ladera Sur Festival: nature, culture, and community

From November 13 to 15, Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo will host the fifth edition of the Ladera Sur Festival, one of Chile’s leading gatherings for nature, conservation, outdoor culture, and tourism—and one of the most important of its kind in Latin America.

Its program includes live music, talks, workshops, photography, science, outdoor experiences, and activities for the whole family, plus a fair featuring entrepreneurs and organizations connected to biodiversity protection.

When: November 13, 14, and 15.
Where: Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo.
Price: To be confirmed. For more details, the program, and updates, check the official Ladera Sur Festival website and its Instagram.

3. Creamfields Chile: two days of electronic music

Get ready for two days where music, lights, and energy take over Santiago. On November 14 and 15, Club Hípico will host a new edition of Creamfields Chile, bringing together 85 artists at one of South America’s most important electronic music events.

The lineup will be led by names like Calvin Harris, Charlotte de Witte, Boris Brejcha, FISHER, Hardwell, and HUGEL.

When: November 14 and 15.
Where: Club Hípico de Santiago.
Price: From CLP $92,000 (USD 101) via Punto Ticket.

4. Fauna Primavera: three days of alternative music

Now we come to one of the most important music festivals in Chile. Fauna Primavera will return to Parque Ciudad Empresarial de Huechuraba, bringing together renowned artists like The Strokes, New Order, and FKA twigs, along with Johnny Marr, Of Monsters and Men, and Tricky, among others.

Since 2011, this festival has become one of Santiago’s key music dates—especially for those who enjoy indie rock, alternative rock, electronic music, and experimental pop. Its open-air format invites you to enjoy the music and Santiago’s springtime vibe.

When: November 26, 27, and 28.
Where: Parque Ciudad Empresarial, Huechuraba.
Price: Day pass from CLP $90,250 (USD 99) via Punto Ticket.

5. Pulsar Fair: discover Chilean music

Photo of Camila Moreno at the Pulsar Fair. — Photo: @geraliagar

If you want to truly get to know Chilean music, Pulsar Fair is an unmissable opportunity. The most important gathering in the national scene brings together concerts, emerging artists, and key players from the local industry at Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho, located in downtown Santiago. Over two days, you can explore the Pulsar Market, with around 80 stands, and take part in talks open to the public.

When: December 3 to 6.
Where: Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho.
Price: To be confirmed. Check for updates on Pulsar Fair’s official channels.

6. Santiago Rocks: the year-end rock finale

If you’re visiting Chile to wrap up 2026, you can also enjoy one of Santiago’s festivals dedicated to Spanish-language rock. On December 13, Santiago Rocks will bring together, in a single day, renowned names in Latin American music, with a lineup that includes Los Jaivas, Los Auténticos Decadentes, Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas, Vilma Palma e Vampiros, 2 Minutos, Joe Vasconcellos, and G.I.T.

The festival offers an experience with interactive zones, themed areas, and food trucks. A chance to sing along live to anthems that have marked different generations and say goodbye to the year to the beat of rock.