Top 15 Music Festivals in South America to Experience Before You Die

Looking for the best music festivals in South America!? Well, look no further, because I’ve got you covered!  With a surface area of 18 million square kilometers, you’d be right to assume that there’s a lengthy list of South American music festivals taking place at any one time on the sprawling continent.

The vibrant streets of Argentina to the mountain districts of Ecuador will beckon you with pulsing beats. The unique locales of Colombia to the thriving cities of Brazil will draw you in with their music scene that is like no other.

So, as the late, great Hunter S. Thomson once said, “buy the ticket, take the ride.”

My guide of the best music festivals in South America is sure to inspire an epic journey like no other.

Lollapalooza Chile

When: March 22-25, 2025

Where: Santiago, Chile

https://www.lollapaloozacl.com/

In the past seven years, Lollapalooza Chile has established itself as one of the most important squares of this world-famous festival circuit!  What originated as the premier Chicago music festival, has now gone global with editions in Sweden, Paris, Berlin, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil!  

Entering its 9th year, the festival welcomes nearly 200,000 people, over its two-day event, with a winning formula of combining great music, visual arts and food/drink in the picturesque Parque O’Higgins.

Chile is also known as one of the safest countries in South America, so start planning ahead and book yourself a ticket to Santiago for this world-class festival experience!

Solaris Festival

When: March 2025

Where: Lima, Peru

https://www.facebook.com/SolarisFestivalOficial/

Solaris Festival is an annual electronic music festival held in the picturesque region of Ica, Peru, typically in the desert near the Nazca Lines.

Known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning natural backdrop, Solaris brings together top-tier international and local DJs, artists, and festival-goers for a multi-day celebration of music, art, and culture.

The festival features a blend of genres, with a focus on progressive and psychedelic trance, and often includes immersive art installations, workshops, and cultural activities. With its unique setting and focus on community, Solaris Festival has become one of the most anticipated events in Peru’s electronic music scene.

Rock in Rio

When: September 2025

Where: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

http://rockinrio.com/rio/en/

Rock in Rio is one of the world’s largest and most iconic music festivals, held biennially in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since its inception in 1985, it has attracted millions of music fans from around the globe, showcasing an eclectic lineup of legendary rock, pop, and electronic artists!

“Let’s say, hypothetically, you’re a music lover who’s never made it to a concert. And you want to make up for lost time. No problem. Get thee to Rio. As long as you have plenty of energy and a week to spare, you can catch up on a lifetime’s worth of music. And not just any performers. We’re talking a living, breathing, heart-racing who’s-who in rock history, with headlining stars at previous festivals including Beyoncé, Muse, Justin Timberlake, Metallica, Queen, Shakira, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Guns n’ Roses, Rihanna, and Iron Maiden.”

Estereo Picnic

When: March 28-30, 2025

Where: Bogota, Colombia

http://www.festivalestereopicnic.com/

“Festival Estéreo Picnic is one of Colombia’s biggest and best music festivals, held in the capital city of Bogotá. Stars of rock, indie, hip-hop, pop and electronic music unite in the north of the city for a three-day fiesta, with a lineup that consistently boasts modern musical icons from across the globe.

Having started at the beginning of the decade as a one day party attended by a few thousand, the festival is now a musical powerhouse that is growing year on year, consistently wowing fans with unparalleled lineups for the region.”

Réveillon Carneiros

When: December 26, 2024 – January 2, 2025

Where: Carneiros Beach, Brazil

https://www.reveilloncarneiros.com/en-us/

From December 26th to January 2nd, the 8th edition of Réveillon Carneiros promises another unforgettable experience on the Brazilian coast. Soundtracked by top-tier electronic artists and local stars, this spiritual journey of well-being and community connection takes place at two venues in Praia dos Carneiros.

“It is a vibration, a frequency. Dancing bodies although still. Instant connections with someone you have just met. We are curious, sincere, we hug, we kiss. We love each second. Perhaps it may be the courage to live everything there is to live.

Our quirks, the diminutive that makes us immensely intimate. We were born with the celebration in our souls. With the four elements inside our nature, Some may think it is the exuberant landscapes, others, the mixture of peoples, or rhythms. But the answer is not there… And if the whole world wants to know what our secret is: We share. It is contagious.”

Storyland Festival

When: January 2025 

Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

http://storyland.com.co/

“Storyland is one of Colombia’s biggest music festivals, specialising in the best that the dance music world has to offer. With a lineup of stars from across the genre’s broad spectrum, the festival is a huge two day party in the north of the country.

Held in the historic port town of Santa Marta, around 200km northeast of its former home of Cartagena, the festival brings eye-catching production, spectacular stages and huge soundsystems to the beautiful Caribbean coast as thousands of dance music fans travel from far and wide to party on the sands of Playa Bello Horizonte.”

Universo Parallelo

When: December/January

Where: Ituberá, Bahia, Brazil

https://universoparalello.org/en/

“Since 2003, thousands have clamored each consecutive year through the mountains of the Brazilian highlands to reach the sands of Pratigi Beach. The festival takes place here on a coconut farm near the town of Ituberá in the state of Bahia.

Somehow untouched by the growing tourism around it, Pratigi Beach still seems like the most remote place on Earth, especially one designated for a rave at the end of each calendar year.”

Ultra Buenos Aires 

When: April 18-19, 2025

Where: Parque de la Ciudad, Buenos Aires, Argentina

https://ultrabuenosaires.com/

Known for its high-energy atmosphere and world-class lineups, the festival brings together top-tier electronic dance music (EDM) artists from around the globe. With massive stages, cutting-edge production, and spectacular light shows, Ultra Buenos Aires offers an unforgettable experience for fans of house, techno, trance, and other electronic genres.

It has quickly become one of South America’s most anticipated electronic music events, attracting thousands of festival-goers and solidifying Argentina as a key destination in the global EDM scene.

Rio Carnival 2025

When: February 2025

Where: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

https://rio-carnival.net/

“Rio Music Carnival is a huge electronic music festival held in Brazil’s party capital. Taking place across the five nights of the city’s world-famous carnival, the music festival keeps the party going into the early hours with performances from some of dance music’s biggest names

The likes of Afrojack, Tiësto and Alesso have all appeared in recent years, as the Marina Glória is transformed into one of the world’s most spectacular dancefloors, looking out across the scenic waters of the iconic Brazilian city.”

Asuncionico Festival 

Where: Asunción, Paraguay

When: March 2025

www.asuncioni.co

“Asuncionico is a huge music festival in the Paraguayan city of Asunción. Bringing global megastars of rock, pop, and electronic music to the heart of the capital, the festival is the biggest of its kind anywhere in the country. And with The Killers, Imagine Dragons and Gorillaz on headlining duty this time round, it’s looking like it will be another landmark year for the festival. Particularly as you look further down the lineup and see some of dance music’s biggest names: Kygo, Dillon Franics, Yellow Claw, Galantis and more.”

Cosquin Rock Chile

When: October 2025

Where: Santiago, Chile

https://www.instagram.com/cosquinrockcl

“Since the year 2001, the Province of Cordoba is witness to one of the most important rock music encounters of the art scene, the Cosquín Rock. Cosquín Rock Tickets are an essential purchase for all lovers of good music who want to enjoy an event where the best voices come together for three days.”

Carúpano Carnaval

When: February/March (40 days before Easter)

Where: Carúpano, Venezuela

https://carnaval.com/venezuela/carupano/

“Every year Carúpano Carnaval is an extravaganza of music and movement attracting over 400,000 visitors. If you’re making a trip here for the festival then expect pulsating steel drums, rhythmic salsa beats and rum flowing in every direction.

Recently declared an official Event of Regional Tourist Interest, the celebration is held 40 days before Easter, for four whole days. The carnival is characterized by flamboyant floats and street parties, but its the women in their bright and beautifully decorated costumes that steal the show.”

Last Music Festival

When: October 2025

Where: Guayaquil, Ecuador

https://www.facebook.com/LASTMusicFestival

Last Music Festival is a popular annual music event held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse lineup of electronic dance music (EDM) artists.

The festival features top DJs from around the world, drawing large crowds of music lovers who come to enjoy high-energy performances, immersive light shows, and a celebration of electronic music culture. Held in various venues across the city, Last Music Festival has become a key event in Ecuador’s music scene, attracting both local and international attendees.

Tribal Tech

Where: Curitiba, Brazil

When: September/October

https://tribaltech.com.br/

https://www.facebook.com/TribaltechOfficial/

“Some festivals are just better thought out than others. Heading into the final year of a three year thematic arc, this year TribalTech is about escape, after rebirth in 2015 and evolution in 2016. What exactly this will entail is still a secret, but the Brazilian founded festival’s modus operandi is always to present the freshest underground house and techno artists.”

Selvámonos

When: June 2025

Where: Oxapampa, Peru

https://selvamonos.org

Festival Selvámonos is an annual music and cultural festival held in the lush Peruvian Amazon, near the city of Tarapoto. Celebrating both national and international artists, it features a diverse lineup of genres, including folk, rock, electronic, and world music, with a special focus on environmental sustainability and indigenous cultures.

Set in a breathtaking natural environment, Selvámonos promotes eco-consciousness, offering workshops, art installations, and cultural experiences alongside the music. Known for its immersive atmosphere and unique jungle setting, the festival draws music lovers and adventure seekers alike, fostering a deep connection to nature and artistic expression.

EDC Brasil 

When: Future Dates TBA

Where: Sao Paolo, Brasil 

One of the biggest raves in the United States, “Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) has slowly but surely been focused on global domination.  Having hosted editions in massive destinations like Las Vegas, London, and India – they recently decided to make the journey down to South America.

While the future dates have not been released, I do hope that Insomniac Events decides to keep coming back for plenty more years to to come!  The EDM industry in South America is booming, and it would give me a great reason to make my way down to Brasil for 3-days of solid techno raving!   

Bonus | Envision Festival in Costa Rica

Where: Uvita, Costa Rica

https://envisionfestival.com/

“ENVISION IS A HEAVEN OF CREATION, INSPIRING LOVE THROUGH MUSIC,  DANCE, YOGA, ART, HEALTHY LIVING & SUSTAINABILITY.”

“Tucked into a corner of Costa Rica where the jungle meets the Pacific Ocean, Envision Festival brings together an international community at this transformational festival. The four-day festival centers on art, spirituality, yoga, music, dance, performance, education, and nature. Taking place near the end of February, it’s also a wonderful escape from the frigid winter.”

Read my article, “9 Reasons Why Envision Festival in Costa Rica Will Blow Your Mind” for a bit more inspiration to attend this one!  I had the time of my life, and am hoping to return in 2020 for another life-changing experience!

Am I Missing any epic South American Music Festivals?  

With so many different countries and loads of different genres, it can be hard to cover ALL of the upcoming festivals in all of South America! If you’ve recently traveled somewhere down there, and attended a fun festival, please do let me know so I can update this article!!  

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