192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
KXCI’s 2nd Annual Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Doors at 3 pm, Show 4-11 pm
Cathedral Square, 192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 The festival area includes stages on the Monsignor Carrillo Plaza – Outdoor Venue and Ochoa Street between Church Ave. and Stone Ave.
Buy Tickets $40 KXCI Supporter Advance
$45 General Admission Advance
$50 Day of Show
$150 VIP Tickets include access to the 2nd floor terrace, private bathrooms, private bar, and high-top seating.
KXCI’s 2nd Annual Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival returns Saturday, March 21, 2026. Join us as we celebrate our regional cultural diversity during this all-day musical showcase at Cathedral Square in the heart of Downtown Tucson. In 2025, more than 1,000 guests experienced a vibrant array of southwestern musical traditions along with an eclectic marketplace of local food vendors and artisans. With your help, 2026 will be even better!
KXCI’s 2nd Annual Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival Music Lineup
- Headliner: Mexican Institute of Sound is the project of producer, DJ, and cultural agitator Camilo Lara, who has been redefining the sound of Mexico since the mid-2000s. Blending cumbia, mariachi, and Latin traditions with hip-hop, electronica, and global beats, Mexican Institute of Sound has become a cornerstone of Mexico’s modern music scene. From festival stages like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo to contributions for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever & Pixar’s Coco, Lara’s work bridges the underground and the mainstream with playful, futuristic vision. As a producer, Lara has worked with Damon Albarn, David Byrne, Trent Reznor, Run The Jewels among many others.
- Regional Artists: Ruben “El Gato Negro” Ramos featuring Carrie Rodriguez & Sergio Mendoza & Friends, La Texana, Dámaris Bójor, Las Azaleas, Sage Lacapa, D Faktion Nyne, DJ Set by Afrizona.
About the Festival: KXCI presents Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival, celebrating our regional cultural diversity. The festival will showcase a vibrant array of musical traditions from around the southwest. Local food vendors will be on-site—poster artwork by Michael Mendoza.
KXCI Executive Director Elva De La Torre affirms “There’s something special about coming together in celebration of music and culture. KXCI’s Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival is our chance to transform the noise of the world and focus on the beautiful sounds of the Borderlands. Last year, more than 1,000 people came together for a day-long event that was a true melding of traditions, cultures, food, and language. This year’s festival will bring local musicians together with artists from Tijuana to Texas to Mexico City for what promises to be an incredible musical occasion. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant music that makes this region so special.”
KXCI Community Radio is grateful to the following grantors and sponsors for their support: Tohono O’odham Nation, Creative West/National Endowment for the Arts, City of Tucson, Visit Tucson, Rio Nuevo, Vantage West Credit Union, Tucson Federal Credit Union, and Long Realty.