With a wide array of music and entertainment options for all tastes, ranging from Christian Nodal to the K-Pop Warriors, the Tampico April Festival 2026 was announced. The festival will take place from March 26 to April 13, with activities at the Teatro del Pueblo (People’s Theater) and the Centro de Espectáculos (Entertainment Center).
The lineup includes romantic groups, regional Mexican music, ska, pop, urban music, and even lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) shows, creating a diverse program to attract thousands of visitors.
During the official presentation, Mayor Mónica Villarreal Anaya highlighted the impact this festival has had on the local economy.
“Last year we had a very significant economic impact with 567,000 visitors, generating 4.48 billion pesos,” the mayor emphasized.
In that regard, he added that the goal for 2026 is to surpass those figures: “Today we want to break the 600,000 visitor barrier, and that’s why we continue to carry out tourism initiatives like this, offering top artists, offering a first-rate fair, and we’re going to kick it off on March 26 with the presentation of the artists and everything that visitors can enjoy at the fair.”
Tampico April Festival 2026 People’s Theater Schedule
The following shows will take place at the People’s Theater in March:
Thursday, March 26: Guardianes del Amor
Friday, March 27: Fiebre Loka
Saturday, March 28: Matute
Sunday, March 29: Los Auténticos Decadentes
In April, the concerts will continue with a varied program:
Wednesday, April 1: Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling)
Thursday, April 2: Bronco
Friday, April 3: El Bogueto
Saturday, April 4: Gabito Ballesteros
Sunday, April 5: Guerreras Kpop (K-Pop Warriors)
Wednesday, April 8: Nelson Kanzela
Thursday, April 9: Liberación
Friday, April 10: Panteón Rococó
Saturday, April 11: Cardenales de Nuevo León
Sunday, April 12: Ha*Ash
Meanwhile, the concerts in the city center… The entertainment lineup for the Tampico April Festival, held at Expo Tampico, will feature the following program:
Thursday, April 2: Christian Nodal
Friday, April 10: Lenin Ramírez
Saturday, April 11: Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen performing together
In addition to the music, there will be a free Livestock Expo, a performance by the Voladores de Papantla (Papantla Flyers), an ice show, and more than 30 amusement rides from Espectáculos García, including extreme rides like the Poseidon.
Admission to the fairgrounds will cost 70 pesos, with free entry for children and seniors, reinforcing the family-friendly nature of the event.
The 2026 edition of the Tampico April Festival promises nights filled with music, a family atmosphere, and tradition, strengthening this celebration’s position as one of the most important events in southern Tamaulipas.
Source: oem
