Ruidosa Fest
Latin American annual music festival
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Ruidosa Fest, stylized as RUIDOSA Fest, is a Latin American music event centered on women and sexual dissidence artists. Founded in 2016 by Chilean singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela, it is the first Latin American festival to feature only women.[2] It has held editions in Chile, United States, Mexico, and Peru.[3]
| Ruidosa Fest | |
|---|---|
| Genre | [1] |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Locations | O'Higgins Park (2025-present), Lincoln Center (2024-present) |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Inaugurated | March 5, 2016 |
| Founders | Francisca Valenzuela |
History
Founded in 2016 by Valenzuela, the first edition of the event was held in March of that same year in Santiago. The lineup included local singers Javiera Mena, Camila Moreno, Denise Rosenthal, Paz Court, Fakuta, Planta Carnívora, Marineros, Natisú, and Valenzuela herself.[4]
In 2024, it held its first U.S. edition in New York, as part of Summer for the City, organized by Lincoln Center.[5] The lineup included Bebel Gilberto, Buscabulla, iLe, Bruses, Nella, Ali Stone, Salt Cathedral, Riobamba, Renee Goust + Khylie Rylo, Flor de Toloache, and Valenzuela.[5]
In March of the following year, the founder and director announced at a concert the fourth edition in Santiago and the second edition in New York for that same year.[6]
In July 2026, the lineup for the fifth edition in Chile and the third edition in New York was announced, featuring Tokischa in Chile and Pabllo Vittar in both editions.
Editions
RUIDOSA Fest SCL
| Edition | Year | Date(s) | Venue | Artists | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2016 | March 5 | Fundación Cultural de Providencia | Camila Moreno, Fakuta, Francisca Valenzuela, Marineros, Natisú, Paz Court, Planta Carnívora | [4] |
| 2nd | 2017 | March 11 | Centro Cultural Matucana 100 | Carolina Nissen, Chini and The Technicians, Dadalú, Dania Neko, Entrópica, Mamma Soul, Mariel Mariel, MKRNI, Nicole, Playa Gótica, Tomasa del Real, Yorka, Francisca Valenzuela | [7] |
| 3rd | 2018 | April 7 | Beatriz Pichi Malén, Cami, Dulce y Agraz, Lia Nadja, Javiera Parra, Mahani Teave, Mazapán, Natalia Norte, Pascuala Ilabaca, Princesa Alba, Natisú, Francisca Valenzuela | [8] | |
| 4th | 2025 | October 11 and 12 | O'Higgins Park | Mon Laferte, Myriam Hernández, Francisca Valenzuela, Javiera Mena, Akriila, Princesa Alba, Ms Nina, Villano Antillano, Supernova, Nekki, Javiera Electra, Laia, Karla Grunewaldt, Masquemusica, Nicole, Cami, Chini.png | [6] |
| 5th | 2026 | October 10 and 11 | Tokischa, Pabllo Vittar, Ana Tijoux, Cancamusa, Denisse Malebrán, Karla Melo, Dúo Pajaritos, Camila Moreno, Vesta Lugg, Anttonias, Frank’s White Canvas, Luta Cruz, Rosario Alfonso, Ignacia Fernández | [9] |
RUIDOSA Fest New York
| Edition | Year | Date | Venue | Artists | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2024 | August 10 | Lincoln Center | Bebel Gilberto, Buscabulla, iLe, Bruses, Nella, Ali Stone, Salt Cathedral, Riobamba, Renee Goust + Khylie Rylo, Mireya Ramos (Flor de Toloache), Francisca Valenzuela | [10] |
| 2nd | 2025 | August 9 | Snow Tha Product, Camila Fernández, Yendry, J Noa, Empress Of, PAMÉ, Sofía Rei, MC Millaray, Tayhana | [11] | |
| 3rd | 2026 | July 12 | Lila Downs, Pabllo Vittar, Francisca Valenzuela, Elsa y Elmar, Rubio, duendita, Edna Vazquez, Dominga & Volvox, Armana Khan. | [12] |
Ruidosa Fest CDMX
| Edition | Year | Date | Venue | Artists | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1° | 2016 | 5 de noviembre | Centro Cultural de España | Ximena Sariñana, Zemmoa, Vanessa Zamora, Daniela Spalla, Le Butcherettes, Planta Carnívora, Francisca Valenzuela | [7] |
RUIDOSA Fest Lima
| Edition | Year | Date | Venues | Artists | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2019 | April 11 | Centro de Convenciones Barranco y Hotel Selina | Pussy Riot, Pamela Rodríguez, Janice, Mari Ya, Lara Nuh, Maribel Tafur, Sixta, Francisca Valenzuela | [4] |