Mid-size Festivals in Mexico, Central America & Caribbean
6 festivals with 5,000–25,000 attendees
Sarah Pagel · 2 June 2026
Hipnosis Festival
Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Hipnosis Festival is an annual music event held in Mexico that celebrates psychedelic rock, garage, and experimental sounds. It brings together a diverse lineup of international and local artists to create an immersive sonic and visual experience for alternative music fans.
Tecate Peninsula
Oct 24, 2026
Tecate Peninsula is a music festival that takes place in Tijuana, Mexico. It distinguishes itself through its diverse line-up, which includes a mix of Latin American and international artists from genres like rock, hip-hop, and Latin pop, as well as its incorporation of the local culture and culinary scene.
Knotfest Mexico
Dec 5, 2026
Knotfest Mexico is a metal music festival that occurs in Mexico City, Mexico. This festival, created by the band Slipknot, includes a "dark carnival experience" and prides itself on a diverse lineup of both well-known and emerging artists.
Out of the Blue Festival
Jan 7, 2027 - Jan 10, 2027
Out of the Blue is an all-inclusive destination music festival held at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico, featuring multi-day performances by indie and folk-rock artists on the Caribbean coast. The event offers a luxury vacation experience where guests enjoy exclusive beachside concerts, pool parties, and all-inclusive resort amenities.
Day Zero Tulum
Jan 9, 2027
Day Zero Tulum is an immersive electronic music festival founded by Damian Lazarus that blends cutting-edge underground techno with the mystical atmosphere of the Mexican jungle. The event honors Mayan heritage through spiritual performances and world-class production set against the backdrop of ancient landscapes.
Isle of Light
Mar 6, 2027
Isle of Light is a premier annual indie music and arts festival held at the scenic Faro Punta Torrecilla in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The event showcases a diverse blend of local and international artists across genres like rock, electronic, and pop within a vibrant coastal setting.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
2 June 2026