LATIN THINGS IN LONDON NOT TO MISS in 2026

You only had to watch Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show to realise why Latin Music is now officially the world’s most listened to. 2026 will be the biggest year in history for Latin Music in the UK with the first ever Latin music stadium show and Hyde Park Festival’s first ever Latin headliner. But if you can’t get a ticket to Bad Bunny this year, there are pleanty of other great Latin Latin things to do in the UK, here's our guide to the best Latin things to do in the captial, this side of 2026...
by The LatinoLife Team
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Latin Things

The Secret Agent

Film

April 20

From acclaimed director Kleber Mendonça Filho, THE SECRET AGENT is a gripping, mischievous political thriller that entertains as much as it provokes. Wagner Moura stars in a Best Actor–winning performance as Marcelo, a father on the run from a mysterious past amid the vibrant cultural landscape of 1970s Brazil. Arriving in Recife during Carnival, he is swept into a dizzying world of colour, commotion, and secrets. 

Steaming on MUBi in April

 

VIVA REGGAETON

Clubbing

Every Saturday

London's Biggest and Craziest Weekly Reggaeton Party! Originally a monthly affair, VIVA Reggaeton quickly became a fixture in London's nightlife, prompting us to introduce weekly events every Saturday. 4 Rooms, VIVA Baile (Brazil), VIVA Pop, VIVA House, and Reggaeton vs Afrobeats bringing an incredible variety of music genres under one roof. Our weekly events cater to diverse clubbers from various backgrounds and cultures, each week offering a new and exciting theme and spectacular shows in the main room. www.reggaeton.co.uk

The Lightbox, Vauxhall, SW8 1SP 

 

 

LA LINEA 

Music Festival

20 APRIL - 6 MAY

This is a Latin music festival spread across venues around the city. High profile acts from across Latin America, the UK and beyond including Mexican Latin Grammy singer Silvana Estrada, one of Fado's brightest stars Sara Correia, all-female salsa band celebrating Celia Cruz's centenary with Las Salseras – A Tribute to Celia Cruz directed by Eliane Correa, Desta French presents: Latinas of London shining a light on London's vibrant Latina community, Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian singer Zé Ibarra, one of the most successful Mexican rock bands of all time Caifanes and more. 

https://comono.co.uk/la-linea/?utm_source=latinolife&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=la_linea_2026&utm_content=website

 

Rosalia 

Live Music

5 - 6 May

Rosalía’s London dates are set to be one of the year’s biggest Latin concerts. If you’ve been following her latest album “Lux,” then be sure to catch her performing this May!

The O2

BOA NOVA 

Music Festival

22 May

Three essential voices from Brazil - JOÃO GOMES, MARI FROES & LINIKER - touch down in London for the first edition of Boa Nova Festival. These artists will sit alongside an exciting all-Brazilian lineup, with more names to be revealed in the coming weeks. London meets Brazil. Tickets: https://ra.co/events/2363832

 

SABOR 

Every Sunday

What better way to spend your Sunday than at a full immersive Latin family experience. Let the rhythm of Latin music transport you to the streets of Latin America. Feast on the mouth-watering flavours of empanadas, arepas, paella, and churros, paired with refreshing cocktails and icy cold beers, while enjoying live performances and DJs playing the best salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and more! Kids are welcome and have their own area with bouncy castle, different arcade games and more. Latin music, Latin food, and Latin cultura 

Vauxhall Gardens, SW8 1SP @saboruk

 

 

LatinoLife @ SXSW

Music Festival

Tue 2 June

After being hailed as one of the best curated festival stages of 2025, LatinoLife has been invited back for a second year to curate the Latin music stage at SxSw London. This UK edition of the world’s most innovative festival brings together tech, film, music, and interactive media with sessions, showcases, screenings and networking for professionals and enthusiasts. Featuring Nonô (Brazil/UK), Dame Blanche (Spain/UK), Adriana Blu (Spain/UK), Olaya (Brazil/UK) and En la Arboleda (Colombia/UK)

StrongRoom,Shoreditch

 

World Cup in the Garden

Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026

Enjoy the World Cup the way Latinos do it and get immersed in the passion of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay  by joining their fans at these screenings in Vauxhall as they watch their teams battle it out. With food and drink from the countries, music you’ll be treated to more than just a game of football, but a pice of Latin Amnerican passion in the heart of London.

Vauxhall Gardens, SW8 1SP 

 

Bad Bunny 

Live Music

27- 28 JUNE

One of London’s biggest Latin moments, not only of the year but in hostory. A stadium show from Bad Bunny is not just a gig but more of a cultural event, and it’s set to be one of the best London weekends. Word has it that a few tickets have been made available on re-release so keep your eye out. LatinoLife had thej good fortune to go to the Buenos Aires show and we can tell you, it's well worth it!

Tottenham Stadium

 

Gilberto Gil

Live Music

Tue 7 July

What is expected to be the last ever global tour of Brazil's living legend this promises to be both a celebration of legacy and a deeply personal musical encounter. One of the architects of Tropicalismo and a defining voice of Brazilian culture for over six decades, Gilberto Gil has shaped generations through songs that blend Bahia’s traditions with global sounds — samba, reggae, pop, rock, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms — creating a musical language that is unmistakably his own.

https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/gilberto-gil/

Pitbull

Live Music

Fri 10 July

Another historic UK landmark for Latin music as Pitbull becomes the first Latin headliner at Hyde Park. Born Armando Christian Pérez, to Cuban parents, the Grammy-winning rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor from Miami, often called "Mr. 305" or "Mr. Worldwide", is loved for his high-energy Latin-infused hip-hop, pop anthems, and global hits like "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" and "Timber." 

Hyde Park

LATINO LIFE IN THE PARK

Festival 

SUN 19 JULY 

This is one of the most significant Latin events on London’s summer calendar, and it’s celebrating 10 years! A full day festival that brings the community together in one place. Expect a wide spread of live music across Latin genres, various food stalls, and entertaining performances. More than anything, it’s a big, public celebration of Latin culture in the city and it does it at a scale London doesn’t get often enough.

 

ROMEO SANTOS & PRINCE ROYCE 

Live Music 

FRI 17 JULY

These two legends of Bachata released a surprise joint album and will be going on tour this year. For the Latin community, it’s easily one of the most unmissable nights on the calendar.

CA7RIEL & PACO AMOROSO

Live Music

8/31 - O2 Apollo Manchester
9/2 - O2 Academy Brixton

The most original duo to emerge from Argentina’s music scene in the past decade - hits the UK with not one but two arena shows!


 

RAWAYANA

Live Music

Mon 21 September

Venezuela’s biggest music act, GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Award-winning Rawayana, performs in London for the very first time at Brixton O2 Academy. Coming from Venezuela’s great tradition of salsa-infused psychedelic funk and trippy pop, Ramayana is the voice of a new Venezuelan generation’s human pursuit of experiences that transcend what has come before.

 

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