The Vive Latino Ibero-American Festival of Musical Culture is ready to celebrate a quarter of a century, consolidating its position as one of the most iconic musical events in Mexico and Latin America. With a diverse lineup full of surprises, the festival promises to deliver an unforgettable experience to all attendees.
The history of this initially predominantly rock-oriented event began in 1998. And now, in its 25th edition, it will feature more than 60 bands and artists performing at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City on March 15 and 16, demonstrating its evolution, which has embraced a wide range of musical genres and even languages.
A mix of new additions and long-awaited returns awaits this weekend, but if names like Scorpions, Rüfüs Du Sol, Mon Laferte, Motel, Duncan Dhu, Eden Muñoz, Keane, Vilma Palma e Vampiros, Caifanes, Zoé, Molotov, Los Ángeles Azules, and Sepultura haven’t convinced you, it’s also worth noting the Tijuana presence.
From Tijuana to the world, Nortec Collective: Bostich + Fussible returns to Vive Latino with a unique coincidence: it’s also celebrating 25 years of existence. The band, formed in 1999, sponsored the festival’s electronic music tent in 2001 and returned thereafter in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2020.
As you can see, they are one of the groups with the greatest presence at Vive Latino, and therefore, they have mutually witnessed its transformations. The festival witnessed the Nortec Collective, comprised of Bostich, Clorofila, Hiperboreal, Panóptica, and Fussible, only to be met years later with the announcement that Bostich (Ramón Amezcua) and Fussible (Pepe Mogt) would be taking a different path, and they would return as the Nortec Collective duo: Bostich + Fussible. Sadly, Vive Latino also had to express its condolences for the passing of Jorge Verdín (Clorofila).
In 2024, Nortec Collective: Bostich + Fussible turned 25 and just kicked off its anniversary tour, which took it back to its roots in Tijuana. Now, Mexico City audiences will groove to songs like “Motel Baja,” “Tijuana Sound Machine,” and “Tijuana Makes Me Happy” as the closing act on the festival’s first day.
More from Baja California at Vive Latino 2025: Robot95
Kevin Gutiérrez, real name of Robot95, is coming to Vive Latino for the first time to share his hip-hop, trap, and reggaeton with songs like “LEDI” and “Bambú,” which are part of his most recent musical project, Cítrico.
The urban artist from Mexicali has said in interviews that his music has American influences due to his upbringing on the border, but it was ultimately in Guadalajara where he was able to launch his musical career. “By My Own,” “Love & Money,” and “Llamadas perdidas” are some of his most popular tracks.
Robot95 will be one of this year’s inaugural artists, opening the show on the main stage at Vive Latino this Saturday, March 15th. With a tour of his new album, he will arrive in Tijuana on April 19th at Casa Badóh.
From Vive Latino 2025 to Tijuana
Kany García arrives at Vive Latino 2025 on Sunday, March 16th, with her García Tour, which will also take her to Tijuana on March 19th at Audiorama El Trompo. Likewise, the Mexico City duo Daniel, Me Estás Matando will be warming up for their April 26th performance at El Foro. Caloncho is another of this year’s artists who will be heading to Baja California (specifically, Mexicali and Ensenada) in May. Meanwhile, Caifanes already has Plaza Monumental on their agenda for November.
A festival for everyone
Vive Latino 2025 maintains its essence as an inclusive and diverse space, with a lineup that combines classic rock and regional Mexican rock. Among the must-see events are the Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura’s farewell tour after 40 years of experience; the tribute to Pau Donéa that the band he was the vocalist for, Jarabe de Palo, has prepared for him; a possible performance by Caifanes of their new single “Ya caíste” (Ya caíste); the debut of Café Tacvba member Meme del Real as a solo artist; and Aterciopelados’ new album, Genes rebeldes (Rebel Genes), will be showcased on five stages.
Vive Latino 2025 will feature non-stop music from 1:50 PM to 2:00 AM. There will also be surprises like the “heartbreak act” “Music to Send a Fly,” where artists like Belinda, María José, and Yuri will sing their anthems of heartbreak. There will also be traditional spaces for standup comedy, master classes (Aldea Musical), and wrestling. Tickets are still on sale at the Palacio de los Deportes (CDMX) box office and Ticketmaster, starting at $3,599 MXN (individual general admission).
Performing on March 15th are Alto Grado, Arde Bogotá, Caifanes, Ckovi, Caloncho, Clubz, Daniel Me Estás Matando, Dillom, Drims, Duncan Dhu, El Gran Silencio, Él Mató a Un Policía Motorizado, Foster The People, Ginebras, Happy-Fi, Iseo & Dodosound, Jesse Baez, León Benavente, Little Jesus, Los Ángeles Azules, Lospetitfellas, Molotov, Meme Del Real, Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, Pressive, Royal Republic, The Guapos, Robot95, Scorpions, Usted Señálemelo, and Siddhartha. While on March 16th there will be Astrotropical, Aterciopelados, Cuarteto De Nos, División Minúscula, Draco Rosa, Easykid, Eden Muñoz, Efecto Pasillo, El Haragan y Cia, El Kuelgue, Jay de la Cueva, Kany Garcia, Los K’comxtles, Kikuo, Keane, La Delio Valdez, La Lupita, La Santísima Voladora, Los Concorde, Los Esquizitos, Los Planetas, Motel, Midnight Generation, Mon Laferte, Mikel Izal, Porter, Rüfüs Du Sol, Sepultura, Vilma Palma e Vampiros, Victims of Dr. Cerebro and Zoé.
Source: zetaijuana
