Tradition and Live Music at Carnaval La Paz 2026
Carnaval La Paz 2026 “Reinas del Cambio” takes place from February 12 to 17 along the waterfront Malecón in La Paz, Baja California Sur, with its main concerts at the Kiosco del Malecón starting in the evening. The official program includes headline shows by Natalia Jiménez on February 13, Mon Laferte on February 14, Capibaras Tour with El Coyote & Chuy Lizárraga on February 16, and Edén Muñoz with Lalo Mora on February 17.
As one of Mexico’s oldest and most emblematic carnivals, La Paz combines international artists with local traditions, parades and food stalls along the sea. The concerts are designed as family‑friendly events that let visitors and residents enjoy major Latin music acts in a relaxed, open‑air setting by the Gulf of California.
Organizer
The XVIII Ayuntamiento de La Paz is the municipal government of La Paz, capital of Baja California Sur, led by Mayor Milena Quiroga Romero. Through its Dirección Municipal de Cultura, the municipality organizes and supports a robust calendar of cultural, artistic, and civic events year-round, including the iconic Carnaval La Paz, Festival de la Sudcalifornidad, Festival Ranchero, and traditional Día de Muertos celebrations. As the official municipal authority, the Ayuntamiento brings credibility, institutional backing, and community engagement to public events, working to preserve local traditions while promoting La Paz as a vibrant cultural destination that celebrates sudcalifornian identity and welcomes visitors to experience the region’s authentic heritage.
Venue
Kiosco del Malecón, located on Paseo Álvaro Obregón, Zona Central, La Paz, Baja California Sur, is a central pavilion positioned along La Paz’s waterfront promenade overlooking the Sea of Cortez. The kiosk serves as a traditional gathering point and performance space for concerts, cultural programming, and civic celebrations including Carnaval, offering event organizers an iconic location that connects La Paz’s historic downtown with the bay’s scenic coastline.
