La Linea Returns with Its Boldest, Most Female-Driven Line-Up Yet

London’s biggest and longest-running Latin music festival, La Linea Festival, is set to return from 20th April to 6th May 2026 — and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more forward-thinking than ever.

Now in its 26th year, the city-wide festival once again takes over iconic venues across the capital, delivering a programme that spans continents, cultures, and generations of Latin music. With a striking 90% female-led line-up, 2026 marks a defining moment for La Linea, reinforcing its role as a vital platform for both global stars and boundary-pushing new voices.

Opening this year’s edition is Portuguese fado sensation Sara Correia, who brings her powerful new live show to the Barbican on 20th April. Shortly after, Mexican Latin Grammy winner Silvana Estrada makes her highly anticipated festival debut with two special performances at Union Chapel.

Elsewhere, the line-up reads like a global snapshot of contemporary Latin music. Legendary Mexican rock band Caifanes land in London for an exclusive UK date, while Brazilian artist Zé Ibarra — known for his work with Bala Desejo — makes his UK debut. Rising Spanish star Lia Kali also returns following a sold-out London debut.

At the heart of the festival is a strong celebration of female voices and community. Desta French curates the return of Latinas of London, spotlighting the capital’s thriving Latina scene, while Eliane Correa leads an all-female ensemble for Las Salseras – A Tribute to Celia Cruz, marking the centenary of the salsa icon in a one-night-only celebration.

The programme continues to push sonic boundaries, from Argentinian innovator La Yegros and her electrifying fusion of cumbia and electronica, to Indigenous Peruvian artist Renata Flores, who blends trap and Andean sounds while performing in Quechua.

A standout moment arrives with Las Poderosas, uniting Colombian artists Adriana Lucía, Nidia Góngora and La Muchacha for a powerful celebration of Caribbean rhythms, while Spanish avant-pop innovator Maria Arnal and genre-blurring artist Queralt Lahoz bring cutting-edge sounds to the Jazz Cafe.

With additional performances from Montañera and a closing afterparty led by Mexican artist Pahua, La Linea 2026 continues its mission of showcasing the full spectrum of Latin music — from tradition to experimentation.

Described by Billboard as “London’s essential Latin Music Festival,” La Linea has spent over two decades shaping the city’s musical landscape, championing Latin American artists and creating a cultural bridge between London and the wider world.

With just weeks to go, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of the festival’s most exciting editions yet — a celebration not just of music, but of identity, community, and the future of Latin sound.

Tickets on sale now via comono.co.uk/la-linea/